DSi gouging: New handheld out April 2 for AU $299
Nintendo of Australia has announced the details of its launch of the Nintendo DSi. The good news is that Australia gets the white model that North America doesn't, and that both the white and black versions will be available April 2, three days before it shows up here. The bad news: no blue DSi. The worse news: Nintendo is selling the system for AU $299 (US $190.85), which is $100 more than the price of a DS Lite.
Actually, the price bump is a lot less odious than we expected, and the early availability ("early" meaning "not a year late") is a very pleasant surprise. The browser will even be available for download at launch.
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Don't worry if you haven't been following the DSi for the last few months — your crazy friends at Joystiq Nintendo have been all over it. Check out our unboxing of a Japanese system for a hands-on rundown of features, and have a look at the awesome DSiWare downloads that have come to Japan. Then torture yourself with the limited-edition FFCC: Echoes of Time DSi that probably won't make it here!