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Is the 3DS smaller than the DSi?

When it comes to size there isn't much in it between the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo DSi
Nintendo DSi
The Nintendo DSi is a dual-screen handheld game console released by Nintendo. The console launched in Japan on November 1, 2008, and worldwide beginning in April 2009. It is the third iteration of the Nintendo DS, and its primary market rival is Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP).
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. The 3DS measures 134 x 73 x 20mm while the DSi 137 x 74.9 x 18.9mm. At 226 grams the 3DS is 12grams heavier (DSi is 214g).
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Is a DSi the same as a 3DS?

The Nintendo DSi simply upgraded some of the Nintendo DS Lite hardware features. The Nintendo 3DS plays a separate library of games and includes a special screen that shows off 3D graphics without the need for special glasses.
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What is the smallest DS?

The Nintendo DS Lite, released in 2006, is Nintendo's most iconic version of the handheld, and the most successful. Its functions are identical to the original style Nintendo DS, but the Lite boasts a lighter, smaller body, and a brighter screen.
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Is DSi XL same size as New 3DS XL?

I guess you're right. The 3DS XL is smaller than the DSi XL! That case still have space for 8 games storage.
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Is DSi bigger than 3DS?

When it comes to size there isn't much in it between the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo DSi. The 3DS measures 134 x 73 x 20mm while the DSi 137 x 74.9 x 18.9mm. At 226 grams the 3DS is 12grams heavier (DSi is 214g).
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Do 3DS games fit in DSi?

Can I Play Nintendo 3DS Game Cards on a Nintendo DS/DS Lite/DSi/DSi XL System? No. Nintendo 3DS Game Cards can only be played using a Nintendo 3DS familiy system.
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Should I buy a 3DS or a DSi?

Is Nintendo 3DS better than DSi? The 3DS is better in every category. It just has more. It has more power, more ram, more display resolution and more games.
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What did DSi stand for?

The days sales of inventory (DSI) is a financial ratio that indicates the average time in days that a company takes to turn its inventory, including goods that are a work in progress, into sales.
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Which Nintendo DS are rare?

7 McDonald's Edition Nintendo DSi ($499)

This is by far the most unusual limited edition Nintendo DS console and one that not many people remember. It's a really rare one that it's not easy to find and although it's far from the most expensive console out there, it's definitely the most unique one.
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Which DS has the biggest screen?

Nintendo 3DS XL offers screens that are around 90% bigger than those of Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS, so you can enjoy all your favourite games on the big screen!
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What is the biggest DS?

The Nintendo DSi XL (DSi LL in Japan) features larger screens, and a greater overall size, than the original DSi.
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Is DSi discontinued?

The DSi and DSi XL quietly ceased production worldwide without any announcement on September 30, 2014 ten days before the release of the New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL.
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Is there a Nintendo 4DS?

The Nintendo 4DS has the design of a regular Nintendo 3DS but with a wider screen that measures 3 1/2 in., close to the length of the Nintendo 3DS's screen. It has a left control stick and a right control stick that can be used with not only Nintendo 4DS games, but also Nintendo 3DS and DS games.
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Is DSi still available?

The DSi Shop has ceased activity on March 31, 2017. Despite the DSiWare games and apps on the Nintendo eShop were not affected, they became publicly unavailable due to the eShop's closure on March 27, 2023. The last DSiWare software title was Crazy Train which was released in the United States on January 28, 2016.
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Why was the 3DS discontinued?

Despite all the bells and whistles, the 3DS did not start well. A high asking price for the time of over £200, coupled with a lacklustre list of initial games, hurt sales. The fact that the key feature of 3D had to be tried in person was another obstacle.
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What is the largest 3DS?

With 90 percent larger screens than the 3DS, 3DS XL is the ultimate 3D entertainment system.
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Is Nintendo DS and 3DS same size?

Even though the Nintendo 3DS is a bit heavier than the Nintendo DS Lite, it's also about 10% smaller than its predecessor. It's compact, but not quite pocket-sized.
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How long will a DSi last?

Nintendo DSi XL: 5 hours, 45 minutes. Nintendo DS: 6 hours, 1 minute.
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Was the DSi more powerful?

The DSi's processor is twice as powerful as the old model and the device packs four times as much RAM as the earlier models.
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Why are Nintendo DSi so expensive?

This happens to exemplify the main factor in rising game prices, both for the DS and retro game consoles, in general: scarcity. No one is mass-producing new games, much less hardware, and the backwards-compatible Nintendo 3DS was discontinued in September 2020.
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Can a new 3DS play with a DSi?

Can I Play Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DS Games on Nintendo 3DS Family Systems? With the exception of a few games which require the use of the AGB slot, all Nintendo DS games are compatible with Nintendo 3DS family systems. However, some specific features or accessories that use the AGB slot are not compatible.
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Can I play Pokemon on a DSi?

No it's not. This game along with any other 3DS game can only be played on 3DS or 2DS models. Not originals DS or DSi However, if you decide to get a 3DS/2DS, you can play any original DS games on them.
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Can DSi play normal DS games?

All currently available software released for Nintendo DS can be played on Nintendo DSi. However, as the Nintendo DSi does not have a Game Boy Advance Game Pak Slot, certain games for Nintendo DS that make use of the GBA Game Pak Slot cannot be played, or some of the games' features cannot be used.
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