February 18th, 2009

Nintendo DSi, US Launch!

Remember the Nintendo DSi? Damn, it was so hard just to sit back and wait, while Japanese gamers could enjoy the portable console for months! Unfortunately, the wait is not over yet, but at least we know exactly when it's going to hit the East Coast. Oh, it's also going to hit the West Coast. In fact, it's going to invade the US!

Since we know already that the Nintendo DSi will feature the DSi built-in camera and a memory card extension, there's only one question remaining - when? Fortunately, this is no longer a rumor, because Nintendo of America made public the long awaited day of the Nintendo DSi US launch: April 5, 2009.

According to Cammie Dunaway, executive VP of sales and marketing at Nintendo of America, "Ever since the arrival of the first Game Boy, consumers worldwide have turned to Nintendo for their portable gaming. Nintendo DSi builds on Nintendo's commitment to bringing fun and creative entertainment to everyone, and will allow consumers to personalize and share their very own experiences."

As we all know, it's a crisis. More or less, that depends on how you look at it, but I am sure that, despite the economic climate, as long as you have a decent job, $169.99 can't be too much for the Nintendo DSi. In fact, I think it's a bargain, especially if we add my two favorite colors into the equation - black and white, these being the two versions available at launch!