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'''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.
'''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.
==Discovery==
==Surface==
The prototype was first found on December 18th 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 he owns or may have owned. ProtonX replied that he had 2 Panda DSi's and at the moment a "weird looking DSi".
The first images started spreading on December 18th 2018, when Trash_Bandatcoot started a private conversation with ProtonX on NintendoAge, discussing Nintendo DSi development kits. Questions were asked if ProtonX owns any development kits. ProtonX replied saying he owned 2 DSi Panda's, and he replied with an image, describing the unit he owned as a "''weird looking DSi''".
<center><gallery>
File:DSidev front.jpg|Image of the front, turned on.
File:DSidev_back.jpg|The back, with a yellow sticker translating to "For development only".
File:DSi-SDK-6291-Shell-2.png|Another image of the front, closed.
File:DSi-SDK-6291-Shell-3.png|A better image of the back.
File:DSi-SDK-6291-Console-1.jpg|Another image of the front.
File:DSi-SDK-6291-Console-2.jpg|There's nothing stopping you from running development carts.
</gallery></center>
== Trading & dumping ==
== Trading & dumping ==
Around May 2019, the console was sold for $750 to Voodooween, who is known for releasing Nintendo DS prototype roms and development kits. A full dump was made a few days later, using an exploit in '''Nintendo's NandApp''' testing app.
==Plastic shell differences==
==Plastic shell differences==
* The DSi shell has 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. Nintendo does this often on pre-production shells, but the overal look replicates a retail unit.
* The DSi shell has 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. Nintendo does this often on pre-production shells.
* 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.
* There are no prints for '''POWER''', '''START''', '''SELECT''', or any of the icons for "on", "charging" or "wireless connections".
* 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).
* There are no prints on the back, only a yellow sticker translating to "Only for development".
* The SD Card slot opening mechanism is different. There is a small curve on the bottom, rather then opening it from the side.
* The SD Card slot opening mechanism is different. There is a small curve on the bottom, rather then opening it from the side.
* On the inside, there's a date molded in the plastic, suggesting this prototype is from May 23th 2008.
==Unit settings==
==Unit settings==
== Applications and software ==
== Applications and software ==
The contents of the NAND is very spice, with only 2MB of data stored. A total of 4 prototype applications are on the NAND, known as
The contents of the NAND are very sparse, with only 2MB of data stored. A total of 4 prototype applications are on the NAND, known as
*'''WiFi Firmware''' (0003000f/484e4341),
*'''WiFi Firmware''' (0003000f/484e4341),
*'''Nintendo DS Cart Whitelist''' (0003000f/484e4841),
*'''Nintendo DS Cart Whitelist''' (0003000f/484e4841),
The boot process is also simple. The Launcher checks for errors and tests itself before launching. If no cartridge is inserted and the unit tested itself good, it will boot the Settings app.
The boot process is also simple. The Launcher checks for errors and tests itself before launching. If no cartridge is inserted and the unit tested itself good, it will boot the Settings app.
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
== Todo ==
== Todo ==
Some cleanup (bits and pieces from formatting I've seen on The Cutting Room Floor) need to be done, as well as posting clean menu screenshots (also from the hidden menu's) and trying to trigger the launcher. Also need to include sources to images and footage, and change up some capital letters.
Some cleanup (bits and pieces from formatting I've seen on The Cutting Room Floor) need to be done, as well as posting clean menu screenshots (also from the hidden menu's) and trying to trigger the launcher. Also need to include sources to images and footage, and change up some capital letters.
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