Nintendo has unveiled the Nintendo DSi, the latest version of its DS handheld. The portable system will be released on November 1st in Japan for the price of approximately $180.

The Nintendo DSi will sport a larger 3.25 inch screen, two cameras with a resolution of 640×480 pixels (VGA) each, unspecified audio enhancements, and come in both black and white. The new device will feature built-in memory for the storage of games and pictures as well as a new SD card slot.

Owners will be able to use the extra memory by purchasing downloadable games from Nintendo’s online store using a new Nintendo Point currency–apparently seperate from Wii Points. Games will be categorized into four price levels: free, 200, 500, and 800 Points. Additionally, Nintendo is giving away 1000 Points with the purchase of a DSi until March 2010.

The DSi will also have a 12% size reduction as compared to the DS, though the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot has, unsuprisingly, been removed.

Other relevant notes include the Nintendo DS web browser will be a built-in feature and pictures taken with the DSi camera can be edited using the handheld’s touch screen.

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Tags | Downloadable Games, Japan, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Points