When the Nintendo DSi was first released in Japan late in 2008, gamers all over the world were excited to take advantage of the new handheld-console's ability to download games and other content from the internet. While legitimate DSi game downloads make up the bulk of available content, there are also some things to avoid like the typical adware, spyware and virus issues that currently plague PC owners.
The main source of downloadable content for the DSi is Nintendo's own DSi Shop. It uses the same Wii Points (now called Nintendo Points) model to purchase games. DS games are fully compatible with the DSi with the exception of games that use the DS's Game Boy Advance slot, such as the Guitar Hero: On Tour series. The highlight of DSi game downloads are the DSiWare games available in an downloadable-only format from the DSi Shop.
It is easy to download. Buy your game, then download it to the DSi's internal memory or SD card. Transfer the game to the internal memory to play it. This problem is fixed on the Wii. Wii Ware games are playable right from the SD card. Hopefully Nintendo will fix this for the DSi soon. You can back up your DSiWare application on your SD card, but you can only play it on the DSi that originally downloaded the application.
Despite the presence of hacked DS games over the internet, these illegal downloads are a source of adware, spyware and other nasty things which could harm the DSi. Also, due to a firmware update, these illegally acquired games are not playable on the DSi. It is also similar to a downloadable game from one DSi being unplayable on another DSi while the game is transferred on a SD card.
The DSi shop gives you access to downloadable games and consoles just like the Wii shop. You should only download legally through Nintendo. You want to keep your DSi adware and virus free.
The main source of downloadable content for the DSi is Nintendo's own DSi Shop. It uses the same Wii Points (now called Nintendo Points) model to purchase games. DS games are fully compatible with the DSi with the exception of games that use the DS's Game Boy Advance slot, such as the Guitar Hero: On Tour series. The highlight of DSi game downloads are the DSiWare games available in an downloadable-only format from the DSi Shop.
It is easy to download. Buy your game, then download it to the DSi's internal memory or SD card. Transfer the game to the internal memory to play it. This problem is fixed on the Wii. Wii Ware games are playable right from the SD card. Hopefully Nintendo will fix this for the DSi soon. You can back up your DSiWare application on your SD card, but you can only play it on the DSi that originally downloaded the application.
Despite the presence of hacked DS games over the internet, these illegal downloads are a source of adware, spyware and other nasty things which could harm the DSi. Also, due to a firmware update, these illegally acquired games are not playable on the DSi. It is also similar to a downloadable game from one DSi being unplayable on another DSi while the game is transferred on a SD card.
The DSi shop gives you access to downloadable games and consoles just like the Wii shop. You should only download legally through Nintendo. You want to keep your DSi adware and virus free.
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