DSi Price Cuts & New DSi XL Colors

We know that the Nintendo 3DS is just around the corner and you might be asking yourself why bother purchasing a DSi. Well this is one reason. Nintendo recently announced price drops for the DS Lite, DSi and DSi XL in Japan. Nintendo UK is to follow suite on June 18 but only for the DSi. No word yet from Nintendo America if they are willing to give American DS owners the same break.

Also, new colors for the DSi XL will be released in Japan on June 19. Expect blue, yellow, and green DSi XLs to litter the streets of Tokyo soon.

DSiWare Game Makes Novel Use of Camera

Snapping photos and recording videos with your Nintendo DSi is one thing. But using the DSi camera as a tilt sensor and "head tracking" is a whole new level.

Rittai Kakushi E Atta Kore Da, a Japanese DSiWare game makes use of the DSi camera to create an illusion of a 3D space. The technology is quite captivating and it's fun to see the DSi used in such a way. Watch the video below to see just exactly what we mean ;p

DSi Used to Train McDonald's Japan Employees

 Who said the Nintendo is all fun and games? Nintendo recently partnered with McDonald's Japan to use the top handheld gaming console to train its employees. The game, or app, is a hands-on training simulation teaching would-be employees different aspects of food preparation and assembly. Are we the only jealous of these employees playing DSi at work? ;p

V-Screen for the DSi XL Adds "Depth"

If you find your DSi XL not awesome enough, then try your hands on RealView Innovations' V-Screen. The peripheral attaches to your DSi and is supposed to make the screen look 3D. We're not sure if the V-Screen really works but a simple search online yields not so favorable results. One thing is for sure though, it will certainly add weight to the DSi XL.