Feb 18

Nintendo DSi Arriving April 5th for $170

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Nintendo’s DSi, out now in Japan, has finally been slated for US release on April 5th for $170. But you won’t score one in white.

While the DSi is available in Japan in white and black, it will come to the States in black and blue. And at first glance, that blue is fairly nauseating. So as far as I’m concerned, the DSi is coming to the US in black (and blue at launch only if you don’t pre-order it.)

Also of note, an American version of DSi’s DSiWare (think WiiWare downloadable games but for the DSi) will be available for $2 at launch. [Kotaku]

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Feb 13

Sony sells 50 million PSPs worldwide, Mario unimpressed

Posted in: DS, nintendo, psp, sony, Today's Chili

As of January 2009, Sony Computer Entertainment claims to have sold 50 million PSP handhelds worldwide. A number that includes all PSP-1000, 2000, and 3000 series devices sold since December 2004. That’s a big number, no matter how you slice it… unless it’s Nintendo wielding the perspective knife with its claim of 96.22 million DS handhelds sold between December 2004 and December 2008. Then again, PSPs have sold a bit better than Gizmondos, so there.

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Feb 12

DS Lite solar panel mod lets you leave the PSU at home

Posted in: DS, nintendo, solar, solar power, SolarPower, Today's Chili

If you’ve got some 60 x 60 solar panels, a few diodes, some scotch tape, and a little time on your hands, you may never need to plug in your DS ever again. According to “dark sponge,” a poster over at Instructables, you can convert the Lite into a solar-powered wonder that will obviate the need for your standard PSU, and make your green leaning friends, er… green with envy. The mod involves slapping panels on both the bottom and top of the device which — when wired in parallel — get 6 volts of power at 80 mA, which is apparently perfect for a trickle charge. The only downside is you’ll have to leave the device face down for a bit, and it’s advised to keep it out of the sun all day. Still, it’s an excellent mod that doesn’t seem too difficult to execute, and ends up saving hassle and energy… and who can knock that?

[Via SlashGear]

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DS Lite solar panel mod lets you leave the PSU at home originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 28

KORG DS-10 synthesizer up for pre-order in America

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DS owners in Japan have been enjoying the spoils of the KORG DS-10 synthesizer for over half a year, but at long (long!) last, we Americans are about to receive equal treatment. The game itself, which is graciously priced at just $29.99, is now up for pre-order on GameStop’s website. The listed ship date is February 9th, but we wouldn’t go betting the farm on that being entirely accurate. Nevertheless, we’re down to counting days and hours rather than months and weeks before we’ll be able to shove a synth in our pockets without paying import prices. Huzzah!

[Via Joystiq]

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KORG DS-10 synthesizer up for pre-order in America originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 14

Nintendo DSi hitting the streets in early April?

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It was bound to happen sooner or later. We’ve seen it hacked and seen it cracked open, and now it looks like the Nintendo DSi might finally get that Stateside release. According to IGN, the device will be hitting the shelves here in early April for $179.99. If this is for real, for real — as the site is quick to point out, Nintendo “doesn’t comment on rumors and speculation,” so there’s been no official confirmation — it looks like it’s only a matter of time before the fun lovin’ game console finds its way into our hands. Because it’s already found its way into our hearts.

[Via Joystiq]

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Jan 04

Brando’s 7-in-1 USB charging cable is a handheld owner’s dream come true

Posted in: cable, charging, DS, psp, Today's Chili

It’s truly heartbreaking that this gem wasn’t available for purchase back when you desperately needed a low-cost gift for that special gamer in your life, but considering how lame the chocolate box you got him / her was, there’s still reason to snap this up and slap a belated label on it. Brando’s ingenious 7-in-1 USB Charging Cable provides power for PSP, DS, DS Lite, DSi and Game Boy Advance handhelds, and all that is required is a powered USB port and $7. Oh, and the bravery to allow a cable made by Brando (or some random backwoods company in China that Brando is in cahoots with) charge hundreds of dollars worth of your gadgetry.

[Via DSFanboy]

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