Nintendo DSi Console

We all know that gadgets require subtle handling; anything it touches can be a potential damage maker. DSi Consoles are now available in Japan and soon the rest of the world, if you have purchased them or you have a DS Lite, you can follow these easy steps to prevent damaging your beloved handheld console.

First up in preventive measures is always purchase a carrying case with your DS. It may be bulky but this can easily protect the shell of the handheld. Even if the DS is sturdy enough, it can also be prone to scratches. You don’t want to have scratches on a gaming device because you usually bring it anywhere. This is a must especially for traveling. There can be hard shell carrying cases for the DS. Even for other cases, it can easily fit due to its small size. The upcoming DSi consoles are even slimmer. It is 12% smaller compared to the DS Lite, making it more manageable to fit in a small carrying case.

Another tip is to but a screen protector. Even if it is a touch screen, it always needs protection. You can expect it to get scratches as time goes by with endless presses from your fingers and the stylus. One thing to take note of, the screen protector is prone to catching dust particles during installation. Make sure you apply it in a room where there is no breeze or a probability of getting dust particles, once it stuck, consider them wasted as you can’t remove it and will have fingerprints upon installation. Let someone do it if you are in doubt in pulling it off as it takes precision to mount them, any errors will lead to a discarded screen protector.

In selected stores and some online, there are invisible protectors that can help alleviate those nasty scratches. There are full body kits in which you can assure that your DS Lite or DSi is still in its pristine condition albeit being tugged inside your pocket.

There is also the option of purchasing armor for your DS. Although it may be bulky, they provide excellent protection. They can be snapped on without having to use any tools.

Another is to opt for membrane-like protectors. This plastic protection can alleviate scratching. Although you can never all parts of the DS, it can also help even in small parts and preserving its spotless cosmetic appearance.

If you really are a little clumsy, consider purchasing a black DS. This will lessen the sights of blemishes or scratches. Fortunately, the new DSi console will come in a matte finish; this can lessen the sight of fingerprints and will likely get less noticeable scratches.

Wear and tear is a real pain sometimes, with having to reinforce the handheld console, it can easily breeze through months and even years of use without having too much scratches. With enough protection methods, you can choose which are less bothersome to you. Although there is nothing better than handling a DS Lite or Nintendo DSi consoles without protections, it may better be safe than sorry especially if you still don’t have a budget to buy an extra unit if it gets damaged.

Most stores are selling the DSi console for the same price because they all know it will sell out. The best way to make sure you are really getting the best price is to use a price comparison website which specialises in the product you looking for such as www.nintendo-dsi-consoles.co.uk. Click there and see where the price is lowest. They also have some good points on the site about why it’s a good idea to buy from Amazon.co.uk, including their preorder lowest price guarantee, the fact they deliver on the release date and they are usually cheapest.

The Nintendo DSi console is set to be released in Australia, Europe, and the United States in early April 2009. And as people reserve their systems and think about the excitement of getting a new Nintendo console, many people are also wondering what games will be available for the Nintendo DSi, and what games might be coming in the future.

Nintendo DSi consoles are compatible with all existing Nintendo DS games. This gives Nintendo DSi users a wide variety of games even before the new system is released. From adventure games to racing games to cooking guides, there’s something for everyone who wants to play.

The incorporation of the DSi Shop also means downloadable games for the Nintendo DSi console, in much the same way that Nintendo Wii players can download games from the Wii Shop Channel. The DSiWare games, as they’re known, include titles like Paper Airplane, Solitaire DSi, UNO, and WarioWare: Snapped! for the Nintendo DSi.

One aspect of game play that some may feel they’re losing with the Nintendo DSi is due to the elimination of the Nintendo Game Boy Advance game slot in the new design. The decision was made to improve portability, but it also means Nintendo DSi consoles are not backward compatible the way the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo DS Lite are. This also means the Nintendo DSi is not compatible with the Nintendo DS RumblePak or the grip used to play Guitar Hero: On Tour and Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades.

One of the features added to the Nintendo DSi console is the incorporation of two cameras. Currently, these cameras are fun for taking pictures, but Nintendo may decide to create games for the Nintendo DSi that utilize facial or motion recognition for game play. This would expand on the touch screen already in use by Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi consoles, and would take the motion sensitive games of the Nintendo Wii a step further. This is just one example of the technological advances of video games that make them fun for a lot of people.

Nintendo has done a good job appealing to a wide demographic with its games. Everyone who wants to try the systems can find a game they enjoy. The DSi is no different. Nintendo is sure to continue releasing games that appeal to a wide variety of players, and continue releasing games that take advantage of the cutting-edge technology used to develop the game consoles.

The Nintendo DSi is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 5, 2009 for $169.99. It will be available in matte black or matte blue. In the UK it will be available on the 3rd of April for £150.