Following in the footsteps of the celebrated Gameboy handheld, the DS is a pocket-sized marvel of epic proportions. Much like the Wii, the DS embodies Nintendo's desire to change and evolve the way we play games. If two screen, local multiplayer, Wi-Fi, touchscreen capabilities, a built-in microphone, and a variety of different console colours isn't enough to tempt you, then what about the DS-I? Adding two motion-detecting cameras, an SD card slot and downloadable content, the DS-I is the next step in handheld gaming.

• Dual screens


• Lower touch screen


• Stylus


• Voice recognition


• Microphone


• Backlit screen


• Different colours


• Bluetooth technology


• Built-in Wi-Fi


• Wireless local play


• Two motion-detecting cameras (DSi only)


• SD card slot (DSi only)


• Plays AAC-encoded music (DSi only)


• DSi Shop (DSi only)

Despite being 12% smaller than the DS Lite, it has bigger, brighter 3.25" screens and the same slick stylings.

Nintendo DSi at Play.com

Through the new DSi Sound application, its enhanced sound quality and volume control, coupled with the ability to play AAC-encoded music files makes the DSi a great option for your tunes. What's more, you can record and manipulate sounds and songs to your heart's content.

The DS and DSi aren't short of a good game or two. With graphics approaching the quality of Nintendo's N64 console, and unique dual screen features, a great number of exciting and unusual new titles are available.