Nintendo DSi in Japan getting three new colors (Pink, Lime Green, Metallic Blue)

As many of you very well know, the Nintendo DSi is slated for a US release on April 5, 2009. Meanwhile the Japanese will be getting three additional colors starting March 20th, Pink, Lime Green and Metallic Blue. The Nintendo DSi is priced in Japan at ¥18,900 (approximately $195 USD). It was released on November 1, 2008 in Japan, with initial color availability being black and white. The US version, to be available in Matte Black, Matte Blue, will be priced at $170.

Notable changes of the DSi from the DS Lite are the following:

Two 0.3 megapixel cameras
Slightly larger screen size
SD card slot
Improved speakers
No more Game Boy Advance cartridge slot

More information elsewhere:

Three New DSi Colors Hitting Japan (eXophase.com)
Japan Is Getting Three New DSi Colors [Top] (HCTOR)
Nintendo DSi now in 3 more colors you can’t buy (Crazy Engineers)

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6 Responses to “Nintendo DSi in Japan getting three new colors (Pink, Lime Green, Metallic Blue)”

Xee Momma

But I want a red one! Hmpf. :p

February 25th, 2009 at 9:32 PM

blued888

I want the black or metallic blue one! Hope they all come in matte this time and not high gloss.

February 26th, 2009 at 8:27 AM

josphine

When is the Nintedo DSi in new colors released to the whole world or just America????

June 2nd, 2009 at 6:27 PM

blued888

@josphine

These are exclusive to Japan for now. I’m sure they’re going to release other colors in America soon, just like they did with the Nintendo DS Lite.

June 3rd, 2009 at 12:11 AM

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