Just when you think Nintendo’s done popping out those DS Lites after releasing the DSi approximately 3 weeks ago, (more…)

The Nintendo DSi has only been out for 15 days and it has already reportedly sold 435,000 units during the first week alone!

300,000 units of the Nintendo DSi were sold during the first full weekend and 135,000 more units rushed out the door during the rest of the week.

Although Wii sales have dropped compared to last year, Nintendo is still king of gaming console sales figures in the US, accounting for approximately 60% of the market.

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The Nintendo DSi is rolling out in the United States, both online and in stores today. The portable gaming device is priced at $170, that’s $40 more than the DS Lite. Is the additional $40 a justifiable purchase over the DS Lite?

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I have been to the US and during the time I was there (for more than a year), I never saw a Nintendo Wii console physically stocked inside a store. I would always see its $249.99 price label along with an empty shelf.

You would either have to watch out for real-time online stock availability (refresh, refresh, refresh) or look into deal sites which report real-time availability across the world wide web. (more…)

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)

If you’re looking to get your hands early on the Nintendo DSi, Amazon now has them up for pre-order for $170! Two colors are available, Matte Black and Matte Blue as shown above. Release date is April 5, 2009.