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With the recent release of Nintendo DSi to the portable device market, they have also launched the use of the DSiWare feature. This is a service available for the new DSi that allows users to download games, applications, and software directly to the console over a wireless connection. This makes it a convenient and reliable way to keep your system up to date. All app downloads will be priced and will range from free to the top 800 point category. Points can be purchased over the wireless connection or can be recharged with a physical card at the points of sale. Points are available for purchase from 1000 points, 2000 points and finally 3000 points. There is a short promotion for new DSi owners who receive 1000 free points when they first connect to the DSi store.
The download process is similar to the purchase system created for Wii. It is accessed from the DSi main menu. At the moment, there are only a limited number of apps available, but this will expand over time. Currently, Nintendo has expressed interest in a variety of projects and one of them includes the “Mobile Notepad”. This will be free to download and you can make the images move to create mini animations. You can also add color and sound to enhance your creation. Another application mentioned has been the possibility of consulting the train timetables. In my opinion, the creators of DSi have obviously incorporated the power of iTunes with its application options that amount to a mass market. I guess they are trying to replicate something similar to grab a slice of the cake.
On the face of the DSi store, users will be able to select games and choose from different options such as Category, Age Rating or Keyword. They are then presented with a list of results from which they can choose their games. The list only has 12 games currently, all of which will be released soon, as of this writing. Most will be released in the second quarter and age recommendations have yet to be decided.
The DSiWare store has many possibilities to revolutionize the Nintendo DSi and help you make your mark in the new market for podcasts, applications and downloadable media.