Crazy! I might be interested in this...

P.S. - "Forums" link in post is borked.

Is the DSi system itself getting bigger, or just the screens? If it's just the screens, wouldn't this be WORSE for people with big hands? It would mean less space for the the buttons since they would have to be pushed closer to the edges to make room for the screens.

I think they have no choice but to make it bigger, there would be nowhere to put the buttons otherwise.

I'm imagining a system that is taller and wider, but much thinner. Similar to what happened with the Nano iPod when it got video playback.

why the hell didn't they do this with the DSi was originally released ??

ughhhhhhhh

i bet this is Japan Only or limited quantities. I much rather Nintendo WAIT and make the screens 4 inches for DS True successor. It's insane that less than a year another hardware update. WiiHD seems like it's coming late 2010 just watch

Sounds like something I'd really want.  Should definitely resonate with the US market.

My mom quit playing Brain Age because the screen on her DSPhat was too small and was starting to give her headaches.  This might fix that problem.

That is a good point, Adolph, all of these DS updates, yet no Wii update yet. I know sales are different, but still.

Also, I'm glad I haven't gotten a DSi yet considering this may be better. If anything it may force down the price of the DSi if I decide the new one isn't worth the extra dough.

Hmm, so maybe this is a more casual catering DSi? I know my grandma needs one of those special phones with huge buttons she can easily see, so maybe this is a 'seniors' edition?

Can I transfer my $195 worth of DSiPoints?

You mean you've only spent $5 since the Bock Band point promo ended? That's kinda sad (sad in regards to the DSiWare library sucking).

Good point about the point transfers, though. Maybe you can get Nintendo to transfer the points for you? Or you could just gift all the games you want to the new system.

I'm sure this will be the new thing to bitch about.
Is it possible to "gift" on the DSi?

No gifting on the DSi yet...

Has the Black Wii been released in Japan?  Has Nintendo announced any kind of Shop Transfer service?

The Black Wii is released in Japan, but I know nothing of any transfer service.

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How did you get all of those on the system? You can't get more than 10000 points!

His DSi and his wife's DSi.

I'm sorry, but if this supposed system comes out and doesn't feature some sort of increased resolution, I don't think Nintendo gets it.  They can claim its aimed at the older market or whatever, but size isn't what makes the iPhone or the PSP's screen better.  It's resolution!

If this comes out and they are just scaling up the already humongous pixels, I'm not sure what to say.  I mean just look at the grossness.  (Image assumes a baseline 72 dpi monitor).  The original DS looked gross enough due to huge pixels. =P

http://mikegamin.com/temp/dsComparison.jpg

If you have your Wii linked to a Club Nintendo account, I think you can just ask Nintendo to transfer the points from your old Wii to your new Wii (when you link your new Wii to the same Club Nintendo account).

No, you can have 20,000 Points per system.

My wife's has that many. ;)

The solution is, don't buy it.

The BETTER solution is, if you feel you must buy it... Buy it, then send it to me. I won't mind the resolution issue! :D

Buying it and sending it to my number one fan is also another sound option as well.

:D

This seems pretty pointless, especially if they plan on releasing a new handheld soon after like is rumoured.

GBA SP Light upgrade says hi. Nintendo always does these weird updates.

I didn't say they didn't, that doesn't make them any less pointless.

NWR Tip line!!!

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