# Portable Game Consoles The Nintendo DSi By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-nintendo-dsi References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20081002/nintendo-unveils-the-dsi/) & [nintendo.co.jp](http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/dsi.html) [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-ds) has just unveiled the highly-anticipated DSi portable game console. The Nintendo DSi is a refresh of the old Nintendo [DS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magicx-zero-40), but there have been some changes. The DSi has lost its [GBA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anbernic-rg34xx) slot and is consequently a quarter-inch thinner in size than its predecessor. Translation: No Guitar Hero. The Nintendo DSi also possesses a front-facing camera of 3 megapixels, which is about the same as the cameras on most mobile phones. The Nintendo DSi will also play music, giving your iPod a run for its money. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Game Consoles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore new ways to enhance the gaming experience and create unique features that differentiate from smartphones and other portable devices. - **Front-facing Camera Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced camera features and augmented reality experiences specifically designed for portable game consoles. - **Multifunctional Gaming Devices:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Combine gaming, music, and other entertainment features in a portable device to offer a versatile and all-in-one experience for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Hardware:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create innovative hardware designs and improved performance to attract gamers who seek unique gaming experiences. - **Camera Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced camera technologies tailored for portable game consoles to enable new gameplay mechanics and interactive features. - **Portable Entertainment Devices:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Combine gaming, music, video streaming, and other entertainment features to create all-in-one portable devices that cater to the needs of modern consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Screen Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-flip-1s-ds.md) - [Dual-Screen Gaming Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-ds.md) - [Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-concept.md) - [Vertical Dual-Screen Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magicx-zero-40.md) - [Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-arcade-gamestation-portable.md) - [Horizontal Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-micro.md) - [Millennium-Inspired Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anbernic-rg34xx.md) - [Pocket-Sized Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segadbs.md) - [Downsized Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retroid-pocket-mini.md)