The world of hand held gaming has changed dramatically in recent years and the development of the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo DS Lite seemed to shift the market into a whole new direction. Recently Nintendo has created and started to distribute the next generation of hand held gaming also known as the Nintendo DSi. In the end, the Nintendo DSi is not a brand new console but is just an improvement of the DS lite with a number of additional features. While the console has been distributed in Japan already it will not be released in the USA until April 2009. It has already been proven to be a hot commodity and supplies for the console are certain to not match the demand.

There are some significant changes with the DSi and some very intriguing added features. Overall the console is close to 15 percent lighter than the original DS lite and boasts an impressive set up with two, that's right two, digital cameras. Even with the weight reduction the new DSi offers larger screens and much improved speakers. The main changes added to the console have been intended to make the entire console more user-friendly and easier to maneuver and interact with. The design is basic in its simplest form and you really do not have to be comfortable or knowledgeable with the DS Lite in order to work and interact with the New Nintendo DSi.

While the cameras and the lighter, neater design seem to get a lot of the attention in discussions relating to the new DSi, there are a number of added features that are not so obvious. The console now comes with an SD card slot that will allow you the ability to store pictures, audio and even software on an external unit. The audio player itself also offers dramatic improvement and gives you the ability to record your voice or music and adjust the playback accordingly.

Aside from all this added design and new features, possibly the most exciting function offered by the DSi is the ability to download and play games almost instantly. The console has the ability to connect to an online store where you can use Nintendo points to purchase and select from a vast array of downloadable games. Not only does this allow for more options when it comes to game play but it also gives users the ability to try out and play new games without having to make the long trek to a retail store. Or imagine you are on a long trip and want to try something new, then the online store offers a great deal of ease and convenience to your entire hand held gaming experience.