Jimi Game Shells take on multimedia

Months ago, the folks behind the Jimi line of products did something very smart: they made a DS accessory. Clearly, we approve of this production line, considering our rabid fandom. Sure, there are lots of other options, but most of those are either limited to DS-only, or are more open, leaving your various cards rattling around so loudly that they could be used to entertain infants. We were hoping that the new Jimi shells would provide a solution that suits the best of both worlds -- but at first glance, that was a no.

Determination, however, sometimes means taking a closer look.

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What's a busy gamer to do? One shell holds DS games, but is less versatile, while the other is more versatile, but doesn't properly accommodate the format most important to us. Between gaming, photography classes, and the occasional foray into homebrew, this blogger could certainly use a more flexible media solution, and in this situation? That meant a little creativity was required. The first test was simple, and can be seen in the photo up top: fit the other cards into the cunning little cut-outs, and then just shove the DS games in on top. This works with minimal rattle; since the Jimi shells have that nifty recycled polypropylene lining, the rattle is so quiet that it's barely noticeable, and the games are cushioned regardless. Workable, yes -- and it retains the shell's waterproof capabilities, which is nice -- but not optimal. Time for round two.

And that meant the lining had to go -- at least on one side. Unfortunately, this means the case is no longer waterproof, but it does provide space for a third game instead of simply two, and with absolutely no rattle. Three games may not be enough for most people, but it's plenty for me. Hey, let's be honest here -- one in the DS and two more in the case is probably enough, so long as I remember to change them out occasionally!

So while this latest shell may not be designed with the DS in mind (for shame!), it certainly works, and unlike the last one we looked at, it can handle micro SD as well as the bigger cards. PSP owner? Slap a memory stick in there. With Jimi, you have options, and since most of us go through many types of media on a daily basis, those options are exactly what we need.