Hand-held console pioneers Nintendo are staying ahead of the curve with the new Nintendo DSi, the latest incarnation of the world's best-selling portable video game system.

The touch screen technology, WiFi connectivity and voice recognition capabilities of the Nintendo DS and DS Lite remain, with exciting new additions to further improve the experience.

The casing is now slimmer (12% small than NSDL) but the screens are actually bigger (17%). Built-in internet also lets you browse on the move.

Two cameras, downloadable Nintendo DSiWare and the option of playing your favourite music via SD cards now make it easier to apply your own personal touch to the DSi, no matter where you are.

You can use it to boost your brain power through the popular Dr Kawashima's Brain Training titles or enjoy immersive gaming with the likes of Professor Layton, Mario Kart and Peppa Pig.

The two cameras - one points towards the user, the other outwards - come with ten lens effects, including distortion, colour and mirror.

Key features:

• Games can be 'hot-swapped' without switching off
• Stylus now fatter and longer
• SD card slot for music and photos
• Colour: White

3D screen, enabling 3D view without the need for special glasses and the ability to adjust or turn off effect with the 3D Depth Slider. Fully backwards compatible with current Nintendo DS software. Stereo cameras enable users to take 3D photos that can be viewed on the 3D screen. New input interfaces including the Circle Pad, motion sensor, gyro sensor.

SpotPass lets Nintendo 3DS detect wireless hotspots or wireless LAN access points and obtain game data, free software and videos even when the system is in sleep mode.

StreetPass lets Nintendo 3DS exchange data automatically with other Nintendo 3DS systems within range, even in sleep mode once this feature is activated by the user. Data for multiple games can be exchanged simultaneously.

Access features such as the Home menu, Internet Browser, Notifications without stopping game play. Plenty of built-in software such as the Nintendo 3DS camera, Nintendo 3DS sound, Mii maker, StreetPass, Mii plaza, AR games, Activity log, Face raiders, etc.

DSiWare purchased for the Nintendo DSi or DSi XL can also be transferred to a Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo DS software will be displayed in 2D on Nintendo 3DS. There is a limit to how many times transfers can be made. Some software may not be transferred.

Warning: Use of the 3D feature by children aged 6 and under may cause vision damage. It is recommended that: Only children over 6 should use the system in 3D mode. If children aged 6 and under have access to the system, parents or legal guardians should restrict 3D images using the Parental Controls feature.
Age from 3 years.

Moshi Monsters is the world's fastest growing online game for children, featuring adoptable pet monsters, safe social networking, games, stories, missions and educational puzzles.

Moshi Monsters: Moshling Zoo for the Nintendo DS gives youngsters a fresh new take on the Moshi universe, with new locations and ultra rare Moshlings to collect.

There are also new mini-games and educational style puzzles to enjoy, plus awards and trophies for kids to take back to their zoo.

Moshi Monsters: Moshling Zoo lets you explore all new areas of Monstro City, including Buster's Baby Care, the Glormatorium and Raaghly's Stararcade.

Moshi Monsters now has over 50 million players across over 150 countries worldwide, even receiving more visits than mySpace!

Useful info:

• Age from 3 years
• New areas of Monstro City to explore
• Rare Moshlings to collect
• Educational games and puzzles
• Moshi Monsters: Moshling Zoo for Nintendo DS

Join Mario and the gang and race in 3D! Skidding on to the Nintendo 3DS comes Mario Kart 3DS.

Pick your favourite Mushroom Kingdom character and aim for the chequered flag in the latest addition to the popular Mario Kart family.

With new tricks under the hood Mario Kart 3DS, for the first time, gives you the opportunity to customise your karts to give you the edge in a race and gliding karts!

Mario Kart 3DS will have racers careening through courses inspired by loved Nintendo such as Donkey Kong Country and Wii Sports own Wuhu Island.
Mario Kart 3DS races onto your 3DS with these features:

Different accessories to give you the edge in a race, will can choose big tyres for the off-road advantage or small tyres for the city courses?

New abilities for your karts such as the new glider ability that lets you glide over short cuts after you've caught some big air. But that's not the only new ability in Mario Kart 3DS. Choose to race as your Mii or a Mushroom Kingdom character. But who would you rather see on that podium your Mii or Mario?

SpotPass and StreetPass features. How can you pass this up?
Battle it out online via wifi or face off against your friends in Mario Kart 3DS multi-player action. You may lose friends but the glory is worth it!

WARNING: Use of the 3D feature by children aged 6 and under may cause vision damage. It is recommended that: Only children over 6 should use the system in 3D mode. If children aged 6 and under have access to the system, parents or legal guardians should restrict 3D images using the Parental Controls feature.

Age from 3 years.

Introducing the Nintendo 3DS! This isn't just another DS model - the Nintendo 3DS is a whole new console with more power, better graphics and improved control. Play games and watch films in 3D on the Nintendo 3DS top screen without the need for 3D glasses! And with an added analogue stick combined with the touch screen you'll be more precise than ever, even as you're blown away by the gorgeous 3D graphics. You can use the 3D slider to choose how you experience the graphics, from full 3D to classic 2D if that's what you prefer for a particular game. Take 3D photographs and capture those special moments in 3D video or access an array of online and downloadable content such as games, demos and movie trailers via the Nintendo eShop. SpotPass enables your Nintendo 3DS to detect wireless hotspots or wireless LAN access points and obtain information, game data, free software, videos and so on for players even when the system is in sleep mode. StreetPass lets your Nintendo 3DS exchange data automatically with other Nintendo 3DS systems within range, even in sleep mode once this feature is activated by the user. Data for multiple games can be exchanged simultaneously. Most existing Nintendo DS and DSi games can be played on the Nintendo 3DS in 2D, so you can carry on enjoying your old favourites.

WARNING: Use of the 3D feature by children aged 6 and under may cause vision damage. It is recommended that: Only children over 6 should use the system in 3D mode. If children aged 6 and under have access to the system, parents or legal guardians should restrict 3D images using the Parental Controls feature.

3D screen, enabling 3D view without the need for special glasses and the ability to adjust or turn off effect with the 3D Depth Slider. Fully backwards compatible with current Nintendo DS software*

Stereo cameras enable users to take 3D photos that can be viewed on the 3D screen.

New input interfaces including the Circle Pad, motion sensor, gyro sensor.

SpotPass lets Nintendo 3DS detect wireless hotspots or wireless LAN access points and obtain game data, free software and videos even when the system is in sleep mode.**

StreetPass lets Nintendo 3DS exchange data automatically with other
Nintendo 3DS systems within range, even in sleep mode once this feature is activated by the user. Data for multiple games can be exchanged simultaneously.

Access features such as the HOME menu, Internet Brower, Notifications
without stopping game play

Plenty of built-in software such as the Nintendo 3DS Camera, Nintendo 3DS Sound, Mii Maker, StreetPass, Mii Plaza, AR Games, Activity Log, Face Raiders, etc.

Transfer already purchased software between Nintendo 3DS systems. DSiWare purchased for the Nintendo DSi or DSi XL can also be transferred to a Nintendo 3DS.***

* Nintendo DS software will be displayed in 2D on Nintendo 3DS.
**Some of these features may not be available at launch.
***There is a limit to how many times transfers can be made. Some software may not be transferred.

WARNING: Use of the 3D feature by children aged 6 and under may cause vision damage. It is recommended that:

Only children over 6 should use the system in 3D mode.
If children aged 6 and under have access to the system, parents or legal guardians should restrict 3D images using the Parental Controls feature.

Experience your favourite Nintendo DS games like never before on the big screens of the Nintendo DSi XL.

Its impressive 4.2-inch screens are 93% bigger than the Nintendo DS Lite. With a prolonged battery life compared to the DSi, your gaming experience will take a huge leap forward with the XL.

Experience the legendary side-scrolling world of New Super Mario Bros up close and in stunning detail, or take on the twists and turns of the Mario Kart circuit with a crystal clear view of the road ahead!

The larger pen-like stylus also makes extended stylus gameplay more comfortable to allow better control; making directing Link around the dungeons of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, for example, far easier and more natural to play.

Along with touch screen technology and WiFi connectivity, the DSi XL also features two cameras - one points towards the user, the other outwards - and the option of playing your favourite music via SD card.

Comes pre-loaded with some top software, including a short demo of Dr Kawashima's Little Bit of Brain Training: Arts Edition (not the full game).

The Nintendo DSi XL is also available in new colours Green (PV027) and Blue (PI953).

Key features:

• Download games through the Nintendo DSi Shop
• Stylus now fatter and longer
• SD card slot for music and photos
• Nintendo DSi XL

Introducing the Nintendo 3DS! This isn’t just another DS model – the Nintendo 3DS is a whole new console with more power, better graphics and improved control.

Play games and watch films in 3D on the Nintendo 3DS top screen without the need for 3D glasses! And with an added analogue stick combined with the touch screen you’ll be more precise than ever, even as you’re blown away by the gorgeous 3D graphics.

You can use the 3D slider to choose how you experience the graphics, from full 3D to classic 2D if that's what you prefer for a particular game.

Take 3D photographs and capture those special moments in 3D video or access an array of online and downloadable content such as games, demos and movie trailers via the Nintendo eShop.

SpotPass enables your Nintendo 3DS to detect wireless hotspots or wireless LAN access points and obtain information, game data, free software, videos and so on for players even when the system is in sleep mode.

StreetPass lets your Nintendo 3DS exchange data automatically with other Nintendo 3DS systems within range, even in sleep mode once this feature is activated by the user. Data for multiple games can be exchanged simultaneously.

Most existing Nintendo DS and DSi games can be played on the Nintendo 3DS in 2D, so you can carry on enjoying your old favourites.

WARNING: Use of the 3D feature by children aged 6 and under may cause vision damage. It is recommended that: Only children over 6 should use the system in 3D mode. If children aged 6 and under have access to the system, parents or legal guardians should restrict 3D images using the Parental Controls feature.

Age 3+ years.

Introducing the Nintendo 3DS! This isn’t just another DS model – the Nintendo 3DS is a whole new console with more power, better graphics and improved control.

Play games and watch films in 3D on the Nintendo 3DS top screen without the need for 3D glasses! And with an added analogue stick combined with the touch screen you’ll be more precise than ever, even as you’re blown away by the gorgeous 3D graphics.

You can use the 3D slider to choose how you experience the graphics, from full 3D to classic 2D if that's what you prefer for a particular game.

Take 3D photographs and capture those special moments in 3D video or access an array of online and downloadable content such as games, demos and movie trailers via the Nintendo eShop.

SpotPass enables your Nintendo 3DS to detect wireless hotspots or wireless LAN access points and obtain information, game data, free software, videos and so on for players even when the system is in sleep mode.

StreetPass lets your Nintendo 3DS exchange data automatically with other Nintendo 3DS systems within range, even in sleep mode once this feature is activated by the user. Data for multiple games can be exchanged simultaneously.

Most existing Nintendo DS and DSi games can be played on the Nintendo 3DS in 2D, so you can carry on enjoying your old favourites.

WARNING: Use of the 3D feature by children aged 6 and under may cause vision damage. It is recommended that: Only children over 6 should use the system in 3D mode. If children aged 6 and under have access to the system, parents or legal guardians should restrict 3D images using the Parental Controls feature.

Age 3+ years.