Here’s an entertaining video from our friends at CNet that pit the new Nintendo DSi against the PSP-3000. I won’t spoil it by telling who wins but will let you find out yourself

Did you agree with their verdict?

The question that most Nintendo DS owners is “Is worth upgrading to the new Nintendo DSi?”

In the Youtube video review below, the guys from GameOn seem to think not.

Their reasoning is based on their opinion that the new enhancements on the Nintendo DSi are not big enough to warrant an upgrade.

What are the improvements to the new Nintendo DSi?

Check out the Nintendo DSi feature list below:

Some features that will be built into the system and ready to enjoy upon purchase include the Nintendo DSi Camera, Nintendo DSi Sound and Nintendo DSi Shop. The most noticeable feature of the slim Nintendo DSi system is its two cameras – one camera is on the external body, and the second one points at the user when the device is flipped open. As the first truly interactive digital camera in a video game system with 10 different interactive “lenses” that can manipulate your photos, the Nintendo DSi Camera offers an easy way to take and share your photos with family and friends. The cameras also present people with unprecedented ways to interact with their games while giving developers a new tool to devise creative games and experiences. If the touch screen gave Nintendo DS a sense of feel and the microphone allowed it to hear, the two cameras give Nintendo DSi the sense of sight.

Another enhanced feature is the Nintendo DSi Sound application, which serves as both an interactive voice recorder and music player that allows users to play with their music while they listen to it. Users can access different audio filters or control the pitch and speed of recorded voice or music files to alter voices or change the tempo of a song. The mic is located between the two screens when the device is flipped open, and there is also a stereo headphone output that lets users listen to music saved on an SD card, even with the screen shut.

In the world of software, Nintendo DSi will be the platform for the most relevant and fun on-the-go games and applications. The Nintendo DSiWare application will populate Nintendo DSi with software that can be downloaded using Nintendo DSi Points directly to the portable system, just as WiiWare has with Nintendo’s Wii console. Developers big and small are invited to create software that makes use of the properties and functions of the hardware. Nintendo DSiWare games and applications will be available at a range of values, starting at 200 points.

What are your thoughts? Will you upgrade?

YouTube – Review of the Nintendo DSi

The new Nintendo DSi launched in Japan over the weekend with impressive sales of over 170,000 units.

Despite the positive launch, some Nintendo fans wonder why Nintendo even bothered with the upgrade – 53% surveyed at PocketLint said it was a waste of time.

Here’s a Nintendo DSi Video. You be the judge:

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