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== Overview ==

==Overview==

=== <u>Shell Differences</u> ===

===<u>Shell Differences</u>===

*The shells have a glossy finish, similar to the back of the top screen of a Nintendo DSi XL, and similar to some Nintendo DSi non-working shelf units

*The shells have a glossy finish, similar to the back of the top screen of a Nintendo DSi XL, and similar to some Nintendo DSi non-working shelf units

*There are no prints on the back, only the serial or occasionally a sticker marking the unit's purpose

*There are no prints on the back, only the serial or occasionally a sticker marking the unit's purpose

=== <u>Prototype Firmware</u> ===

===<u>Prototype Firmware</u>===

DSi prototypes usually have a very limited firmware. There is an autoboot only Launcher (no accessible menu), and a limited settings app which is often unavailable. There are firmware versions with a full home menu and set of apps, but most times the prototype firmware was compiled to be limited for uses like factory firmware where a menu is not needed.

DSi prototypes usually have a very limited firmware. There is an autoboot only Launcher (no accessible menu), and a limited settings app which is often unavailable. There are firmware versions with a full home menu and set of apps, but most times the prototype firmware was compiled to be limited for uses like factory firmware where a menu is not needed.

==== - MachineSettings ====

====- MachineSettings====

Each prototype comes with a copy of MachineSettings<ref>https://randommeaninglesscharacters.com/dsidev/machinesettings.html</ref>, the internal equivalent to the DSi System Settings app. The options in the app have been listed below, though each version will have settings added or removed depending on the purpose (eg. factory firmware MachineSettings has the bare mininum as it is only used for basic tests).

Each prototype comes with a copy of MachineSettings<ref>https://randommeaninglesscharacters.com/dsidev/machinesettings.html</ref>, the internal equivalent to the DSi System Settings app. The options in the app have been listed below, though each version will have settings added or removed depending on the purpose (eg. factory firmware MachineSettings has the bare mininum as it is only used for basic tests).

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=== <u>Hardware Modifications</u> ===

===<u>Hardware Modifications</u>===

Some prototype DSis were used in a factory setting (needs citation) and have had wires attached to allow for external control.<gallery>

Some prototype DSis were used in a factory setting (needs citation) and have had wires attached to allow for external control.<gallery>

File:DSi proto wires power.png|Wires attached to the GND and reset pins on the battery board. This allows the DSi to be turned on and off externally.

File:DSi proto wires power.png|Wires attached to the GND and reset pins on the battery board. This allows the DSi to be turned on and off externally.

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==== <u>Serials</u> ====

===<u>Serials</u>===

Prototype serials start with "AAA", followed by either "PP", or "mPP". Serials containing "PP" likely mean '''P'''re'''P'''roduction, and ones with "mPP" likely mean '''M'''ass '''P'''re'''P'''roduction. The serials of released prototypes are listed below.

Prototype serials start with "AAA", followed by either "PP", or "mPP". Serials containing "PP" likely mean '''P'''re'''P'''roduction, and ones with "mPP" likely mean '''M'''ass '''P'''re'''P'''roduction. The serials of released prototypes are listed below.

* AAAPP2BG2356 (X4 from Voodooween)

*AAAPP2BG2356 (X4 from Voodooween)

* AAAMPP3EH529 (X6 from MarioDS64)

*AAAMPP3EH529 (X6 from MarioDS64)

== TWL-CPU-X4 ==

==TWL-CPU-X4==

'''CPU-X4''', formally known as the '''Japanese Nintendo DSi Prototype''', is a prototype that was used for development of Nintendo DS or DSi software. This unit is completely different from a retail unit; the TwlIPL repo leaked as a part of the [[Zammis Clark Breach|2020 Zammis Clark breach]] dates the software that this unit runs to be around April 2, 2008, several months before the release of the DSi. Unlike most autoboot prototype firmwares MachineSettings will be booted when no cartridge is inserted.

'''CPU-X4''', formally known as the '''Japanese Nintendo DSi Prototype''', is a prototype that was used for development of Nintendo DS or DSi software. This unit is completely different from a retail unit; the TwlIPL repo leaked as a part of the [[Zammis Clark Breach|2020 Zammis Clark breach]] dates the software that this unit runs to be around April 2, 2008, several months before the release of the DSi. Unlike most autoboot prototype firmwares MachineSettings will be booted when no cartridge is inserted.

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== TWL-CPU-X6 ==

==TWL-CPU-X6==

Unlike other prototypes that have all white shells, the X6 prototypes have a black inner-top shell. This model was most likely used in a factory out of any others and has had 4 reported cases of the hardware modifications listed earlier. The X6 appears to be retail<ref>https://randommeaninglesscharacters.com/dsidev/release/proto-factory.html</ref>. The first release came from MarioDS64.<gallery>

Unlike other prototypes that have all white shells, the X6 prototypes have a black inner-top shell. This model was most likely used in a factory out of any others and has had 4 reported cases of the hardware modifications listed earlier. The X6 appears to be retail<ref>https://randommeaninglesscharacters.com/dsidev/release/proto-factory.html</ref>. The first release came from MarioDS64.<gallery>

File:X6 open.jpg

File:X6 open.jpg

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