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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.

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 ==

==First appearance==

The development unit first appeard on December 17th, 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. After that comment, ProtonX has shared the first images, showcasing a Nintendo DSi Development Unit.

The development unit first appeard on December 17th, 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. After that comment, ProtonX has shared the first images, showcasing a Nintendo DSi Development Unit.

[[File:DSidev front.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Image of the front, turned on.]]

[[File:DSidev front.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Image of the front, turned on.]]

[[File:DSidev_back.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The back, with a yellow sticker translating to "For development only".]]

[[File:DSidev_back.jpg|200px|thumb|The back, with a yellow sticker translating to "For development only".]]

On December 19th, 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].

On December 19th, 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].

== General differences ==

==General differences==

* The DSi shell has a glossy finish, similar to the back of the top screen of a Nintendo DSi XL.

* The DSi shell 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.

* The button prints are darker than the ones you can find on a white retail Nintendo DSi. They're black instead of grey.

* The DSi boots to a different kind of menu, rather than a regular System Menu.

* The DSi boots to a different kind of menu, rather than a regular System Menu.

== Unit settings ==

==Unit settings==

All of these settings can be found on a retail Nintendo DSi under System Settings.

All of these settings can be found on a retail Nintendo DSi under System Settings.

* Language - Changes the language, despite there being only 1 language on the console.

* Language - Changes the language, despite there being only 1 language on the console.

* Wireless Connections - Allows you to turn on or off wireless connections, like Nintendo WFC or Download Play.

* Wireless Connections - Allows you to turn on or off wireless connections, like Nintendo WFC or Download Play.

== Board revision ==

==Board revision==

On December 18th, 2018, ProtonX has released images of the board, which might be a later revision.

On December 18th, 2018, ProtonX has released images of the board, which might be a later revision.

[[File:Board1.jpg|100px|frameless|left]]

[[File:Board2.jpg|100px|frameless|left]]

[[File:Board1.jpg|200px]]

[[File:Board3.jpg|100px|frameless|left]]

[[File:Board2.jpg|200px]]

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[[File:Board3.jpg|200px]]

[[File:BatteryShell.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Battery shell, disassembled.]]

* The board has '''CPU-4X''' writen on it. A retail Nintendo DSi has '''CPU-01''' writen on it.

* The board has '''CPU-4X''' writen on it. A retail Nintendo DSi has '''CPU-01''' writen on it.

* There is no sticker on the board. Instead, Nintendo used permanent marker with '''A-2''' written on it.

* There is no sticker on the board. Instead, Nintendo used permanent marker with '''A-2''' written on it.

* There is no tape holding a soldered board together.

* There is no tape holding a soldered board together.

== Notes ==

==Notes==

* The Nintendo DSi devunit did not come with a cartridge or SD Card, said ProtonX.

* The Nintendo DSi devunit did not come with a cartridge or SD Card, said ProtonX.

* When you insert a cartridge into Slot-1, it will boot up regularly, without Health & Safety screen.

* When you insert a cartridge into Slot-1, it will boot up regularly, without Health & Safety screen.

* This is what ProtonX had to say when talking about a NAND dump: <blockquote>Yeah, I'm unlikely to do a NAND dump, as I've never been part of the missing scene. However, I did collect lots of development equipment at one point (I've got Wii U kits, gba, DS, 3DS) which is where I got this.</blockquote>

* This is what ProtonX had to say when talking about a NAND dump: <blockquote>Yeah, I'm unlikely to do a NAND dump, as I've never been part of the missing scene. However, I did collect lots of development equipment at one point (I've got Wii U kits, gba, DS, 3DS) which is where I got this.</blockquote>

* ProtonX said the battery that came with the Nintendo DSi devunit was dead, so it was replaced with a retail battery.

* ProtonX said the battery that came with the Nintendo DSi devunit was dead, so it was replaced with a retail battery.