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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. |
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− | == 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. |
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| [[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.]] |
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− | [[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".]] |
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| 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]. |
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− | == 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. |
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| * 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. |
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− | == 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. |
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| * 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. |
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− | == 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. |
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| + | [[File:BatteryShell.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Battery shell, disassembled.]] |
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| * 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. |
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− | <font size="2">Battery shell, disasembled.</font>
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− | == 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. |