DSiWare
DSiWare (sometimes called Nintendo DSi Shop ) was a download service from Nintendo that was integrated into the Nintendo DSi . For a fee, users could download games known as Nintendo Points to their handhelds.
The service started in Europe on April 3, 2009. The games cost 200, 500, 800 or more Nintendo Points, with an RRP of € 1 per 100 points. Sometimes there is also free software to download.
It is not possible to transfer the games to another DSi system, but a transfer to the 3DS is possible. By transferring the DSiWare, the rights to play the respective game are transferred to the receiving device and the associated Nintendo eShop account. The game and the game data will be deleted from the SD card of the transmitter and can no longer be downloaded to it without a new purchase.
On March 31, 2016, Nintendo announced that it would close the Nintendo DSi Shop in 2017 after eight years. The possibility to redeem DSi Points was given until September 30, 2016. All unredeemed points will expire on March 31, 2017. The ability to re-download Nintendo DSiWare will also be discontinued.
Games (selection)
| title | publisher | publication | price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WarioWare! Snapped | Nintendo | April 3, 2009 | 500 Nintendo Points |
| Nintendo DSi browser | Nintendo | April 3, 2009 | Free |
| Flipnote Studio | Nintendo | April 3, 2009 | Free |
| Mixed messages | Activision | April 17, 2009 | 500 Nintendo Points |
| Real Football 2009 | Gameloft | April 24, 2009 | 800 Nintendo Points |
| Dr. Mario for in between | Nintendo | May 1, 2009 | 500 Nintendo Points |
| Pop Superstar - Your Way to Fame | Gameloft | May 22, 2009 | 800 Nintendo Points |
Web links
- PlanetDS.de reports on numerous DSiWare titles (completely in German, with purchase advice and game data)
- Extensive list with all previously published DSiWare titles (completely in German, with description and price data)
- Flipnote Hatena, accessible with the DSi and online
Individual evidence
- ↑ Support Nintendo 3DS (dead). (No longer available online.) Nintendo, formerly in the original ; accessed on September 20, 2012 (German). ( Page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Important information about the closure of the Nintendo DSi Shop. In: Nintendo of Europe GmbH. Retrieved on April 2, 2016 (German).
