Japan’s Nintendo expands its game console business by coming up with a third model for the DS line-up. Nintendo fans will have another portable gaming device to go gaga over in the form of the DSi. By appearance this new portable DS doesn’t look all that different from its predecessor’s, however, when you look inside you’ll just be surprised. The DSi is much more advanced because it comes equipped with built-in camera, music playback, and a bigger display. Through the installed camera, players will have much more fun since they will be able to mix images, scribble on photos, and create new faces as they please. The audio player is also a neat addition to the DS’ features because players can now play any sound stored in the memory card. They can even change the speed of the sound to slow if they want to understand the audio better or, they can adjust it to a shrill pitch just to add more to the fun.

Aside from being a handheld, portable gaming machine, the DSi is also aimed to be a tool for network building and a fun device even for older people. By November 1 the DSi will already be on sale in Japan for a price tag of 18,900 yen, that’s approximately $180. It won’t be shipped to other countries until next year.