Tuesday
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Got Game?
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 06:54PM
If so, then you are probably already prepared to hit the release party for 
the fabulous new Nintendo DSi system at midnight this Saturday at GameStop at Universal CityWalk. Gamers throughout the Southland will flock to this official party celebrating the console's April 5 release.
Even though I'm a little bit of a geek when it comes to gadgets and games, I will rarely stand in line with a bunch of other gadget and game geeks to buy anything – but I might have to make an exception for this one: The new DSi is one cool puppy.
Aside from the fact that it comes in a cool new color (aqua, anyone?), this nifty little device gives you the power to do more than play games (hence, a lot of the appeal for moms and grownups). It has two cameras and plenty of distortion "lenses" that take photo manipulation to a whole new artistic level. On the audio end the new DSi has an interactive recorder that allows you to "play" with your voice and other noises as well as a music player (set the tempo to your favorite Cold Play song to whatever you want or just play the music and sing your own track).
Even more cool are the downloadable games (for a fee), inviting developers to go crazy on all sorts of new and addictive ways to use up your spare time. And most of your (or your child's) old DS games will still work, although you (or your child) will no doubt want to find some time to check out the amazing new titles, such as Rhythm Heaven. The Nintendo folks gave us a preview here at the L.A. Parent offices a few weeks back, and trust me when I say that this is one game that lives up to the buzz.
The new units retail for $169.99, but I wouldn't count on being able to get one soon unless you're willing to stand in line with the rest of us gadget and game geeks. Here are the details, in case you do:
the fabulous new Nintendo DSi system at midnight this Saturday at GameStop at Universal CityWalk. Gamers throughout the Southland will flock to this official party celebrating the console's April 5 release.Even though I'm a little bit of a geek when it comes to gadgets and games, I will rarely stand in line with a bunch of other gadget and game geeks to buy anything – but I might have to make an exception for this one: The new DSi is one cool puppy.
Aside from the fact that it comes in a cool new color (aqua, anyone?), this nifty little device gives you the power to do more than play games (hence, a lot of the appeal for moms and grownups). It has two cameras and plenty of distortion "lenses" that take photo manipulation to a whole new artistic level. On the audio end the new DSi has an interactive recorder that allows you to "play" with your voice and other noises as well as a music player (set the tempo to your favorite Cold Play song to whatever you want or just play the music and sing your own track).Even more cool are the downloadable games (for a fee), inviting developers to go crazy on all sorts of new and addictive ways to use up your spare time. And most of your (or your child's) old DS games will still work, although you (or your child) will no doubt want to find some time to check out the amazing new titles, such as Rhythm Heaven. The Nintendo folks gave us a preview here at the L.A. Parent offices a few weeks back, and trust me when I say that this is one game that lives up to the buzz.
The new units retail for $169.99, but I wouldn't count on being able to get one soon unless you're willing to stand in line with the rest of us gadget and game geeks. Here are the details, in case you do:
WHEN: Saturday, April 4, 9 p.m.-midnight
WHERE: GameStop at Universal CityWalk
WHAT: Check out DJ Fader, a stunt show, giveaways, gaming stations and other surprises.
See you there, geeks.