If you are the owner of a Nintendo DS (or DS Lite or DSi),  you know that it has a fairly rugged design and it’s pretty tolerant to many types of hazards. However, as with all electronic equipment, it’s not very happy about being dropped. Furthermore, surface scratches can ruin its sleek look… so if you want to keep your DS safe and looking cool, you need to get your hands on a case for it.

Cases and protectors for a Nintendo DS are quite affordable, and can be purchased online or in your favorite video game store. They come in a variety of designs and colors, so you are sure to find one that suits your preferences.

My personal favorite is the Airfoam Eva case pictured in this post. It is padded on the inside and has pocket slots on the interior to store games, and extra stylus, and other goodies. However, there are a wide variety of other cases available from which to choose.

I recommend that you at least begin your search online at one of the large e-stores like Amazon.com, Buy.com, or BestBuy.com. There you can quickly and easily search what’s available and check out customer reviews to see whether or not other purchasers are happy with their decision. From there, you can either go ahead and make your purchase online, or head out to your local retailer to see if they carry one you like.

I bought a Nintendo DSi on the first day it was available, and am loving it! (Obviously, since I’ve created an entire blog about it, LOL!) And since I discovered how great it was to download free Wii games, I started looking for a web site that would let me join so I could also download DSi games free.  It took a bit of research and testing, but I finally found the solution for any of you who are looking for Nintendo DSi downloads.

Considering the wealth of information available on the Internet, it was surprisingly difficult to find a good website for DSi game downloads. Most of the ones I found were very disappointing once I paid my membership fee and took a look at what they actually had available. The first ones I found only had demo versions to download, not the real, complete games that you would purchase on disk. A couple others set off my computer’s virus protection programs any time I tried to download a file. I made sure to get my money refunded by those sites, fast!

Finally, I found the Unlimited DS Downloads. Overload Your Console offers not only an incredible selection of games for your Nintendo DS, DSi, DS Lite, and 3DS  (full versions — not just demos), but also your favorite movies, TV shows, software, music, and a lot more!

When I joined, I could choose between several different membership options that varied in price from $2.49/month to $11.65/year. After I did the math and thought about how much I would be paying at Best Buy or GameStop for my DS games, it didn’t take much brain-power to decide to go with the 3-year VIP option. After all, it was still less than the cost of many individual games.

With my membership I get access to their database of DSi downloads — games, movies, music, and more – over 250,000 files in total! The membership also includes lots of useful bonuses, and step-by-step guides to help you get started if you are not already familiar with how to download files and transfer them to your DSi.

If you are looking for a place to download DSi games free, you don’t need to search any further. Join the Overload Your Console and get all the games, movies, music, and software you will ever need for your Nintendo DSi!

The Nintendo DS gaming console has revolutionized the gaming world. This hand-held system and its games offers fun for users of all ages, genders, and gaming styles. The DS allows many of its games to be played by multiple players, and it has many user-friendly features built right in.

One of the most interesting components of the DS is its eye-popping graphics and animation. The DS consoles have ultra-bright display screens, 3D graphics, and touch-screen technology. It also has a built-in microphone that supports wireless IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi) standards; this, along with the built-in camera allows players to interact with one another via voice and picture chat.

With a weight of just 9.7 ounces and dimensions of 3.3in x 5.8in x 1.1 in, the DS is the perfect combination of portability and features. Its two separate 3-inch TFT LCD screens can display games at a resolution of 256 x 192 pixels.

The console’s lower display is overlaid with a resistive touchscreen, and it’s brilliant battery performance allows players to enjoy its exciting games for up to 10 hours.

All about the DS

A mere two months ago, people all across the U.S. lined up to be the first to get their Nintendo DSi portable gaming consoles. The DSi is the third incarnation in the DS family, and on the surface appears very similar to its predecessors, the Nintendo DS and the DS Lite. In reality, however, the new features available in the Nintendo DSi make it a great improvement.

First of all, the DSi incorporates not just one, but two cameras into its comptact design. The first is located on the inside hinge, facing the gamer, and the second can be found in the console’s outer shell, facing away from the player. Although the inclusion of two separate cameras may seem redundant, in the future, it is anticipated that games will include motion detection and facial recognition as an expansion on gameplay, so at that point the cameras will be well-utilized. For now, gamers can utilize customized pictures in their character profiles, among many other uses.

Another new addition to the DSi is the hidden slot for an SD card. These cards can be used to store your photos, play AAC audio files, and store applications that you download from the DSi Shop.

Speaking of the DSi Shop…

… it is much like the Wii Shop Channel that you find on the Nintendo Wii game system. You purchase points (called Nintendo Points) which in turn can be used to buy and download applications. Go ahead and access the DSi Shop as soon as you can; any DSi system that connects to it before March of 2010 will receive 1,000 Nintendo Points free!

Physically, there are also some subtle changes found in the DSi. The console is a bit slimmer than the DS Lite, and it features noticeably improved speakers. The screens are also slightly larger, and boast improved brightness controls. Best of all, the power switch has been replaced by a power button, which can also be used to perform a soft reset of the system, eliminating the need to power down the console in order to return to the main menu.

One thing you may miss on the DSi is the GameBoy Advance game slot. This means that the DSi can not be used in a backward compatible manner to play games originally released for the GBA, or use accessories such as the Guitar Hero grip or the RumblePak. However, you can’t stop the wheels of progress, and time must march on. Even with the elimination of the GBA slot, I think you will find the new Nintendo DSi an outstanding upgrade.