Difference between revisions of "DSi CPU-X4 Prototype"

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<font size="2">The back, with a yellow sticker translating to "For development only".</font>
 
<font size="2">The back, with a yellow sticker translating to "For development only".</font>
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On 19/12/2018, Trash_Bandatcoot released all the information he collected to [https://gbatemp.net/threads/first-look-at-an-unseen-nintendo-dsi-development-console.526654/ GBAtemp].
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== General differences ==
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* The DSi has a glossy finish, similar to the back of the top screen of a Nintendo DSi XL.
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* The button prints are darker than the ones you can find on a white retail Nintendo DSi. They're black instead of grey.
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* There are no prints for '''POWER''', '''START''', '''SELECT''', or any of the icons for "on", "charging" or "wireless connections".
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* There are no prints on the back, only a yellow sticker that says "Only for development" (as seen on the image above).
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* The DSi boots to a different kind of menu, rather than a regular System Menu.
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== Notes ==
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* When asked what happens when you insert a Nintendo DS(i) cartridge, ProtonX replied with <b>'... with a DS cart, it boots games regularly.'</b>
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Revision as of 16:46, 15 January 2019

The Japanese DSi Development Kit is a development kit that was used for development of Nintendo DS or DSi software. This unit has many differences compared to a Nintendo DSi retail unit.

First appearance

The development unit first appeard on 12/17/2018 when a user by the name of Trash_Bandatcoot started a conversation with a user by the name of ProtonX on NintendoAge. Trash_Bandatcoot asked about any DSi development units. ProtonX used to own 2 “Panda” DSi’s, but has sold them off. Immeadily after that comment, ProtonX has shared the first images, showcasing a Nintendo DSi Development Unit.

DSidev front.jpg









Image of the front, turned on.

DSidev back.jpg









The back, with a yellow sticker translating to "For development only".

On 19/12/2018, Trash_Bandatcoot released all the information he collected to GBAtemp.

General differences

  • The DSi has a glossy finish, similar to the back of the top screen of a Nintendo DSi XL.
  • The button prints are darker than the ones you can find on a white retail Nintendo DSi. They're black instead of grey.
  • There are no prints for POWER, START, SELECT, or any of the icons for "on", "charging" or "wireless connections".
  • There are no prints on the back, only a yellow sticker that says "Only for development" (as seen on the image above).
  • The DSi boots to a different kind of menu, rather than a regular System Menu.

Notes

  • When asked what happens when you insert a Nintendo DS(i) cartridge, ProtonX replied with '... with a DS cart, it boots games regularly.'

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