Does DSi have Internet?

The Nintendo DSi does have Internet capabilities, but with certain limitations, as the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service was discontinued in 2014, making online features such as online play, matchmaking, competitions, and leaderboards no longer available. The DSi can still access the Internet for browsing, but the browser received mixed reviews due to its slow speeds, and it was later rendered obsolete by an improved browser on the Nintendo 3DS.

DSi Internet Capabilities

To understand the Internet capabilities of the DSi, it is essential to consider its features and limitations.

FAQs about DSi Internet

General Questions

1. What can a Nintendo DSi do?: The Nintendo DSi can play games designed for Nintendo DS systems, except for games that come packed with an accessory that utilizes the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot, and it can also go online with a Wi-Fi connection.
2. What was special about the DSi?: The DSi features two screens, allowing players to view the game on one screen while using the other screen for navigation, inventory management, and other game functions, and it has two built-in cameras.
3. How old are DSi?: The Nintendo DSi is a dual-screen handheld game console released by Nintendo in Japan on November 1, 2008, and worldwide beginning in April 2009.

Internet and Online Features

4. Does the DSi still have Internet?: As of May 20th, 2014, the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service was discontinued, and it is now no longer possible to use online features of Nintendo DS/DSi and Wii software.
5. Did the DSi have a browser?: The DSi had a browser, but it received mixed reviews from critics, largely focusing on its slow speeds despite its functionality.
6. How do I add Internet to my DSi?: To add Internet to the DSi, complete these steps: From the Nintendo DSi Menu, tap on the System settings icon, tap the right arrow twice, then tap on Internet, tap Connection Settings, tap on Advanced Setup, tap on an empty connection file, and click on Search for an Access Point.

Games and Downloads

7. Can the Nintendo DSi download games?: On the Nintendo DSi Menu, use the stylus to select the DS Download Play icon, select the title of the game you wish to download, then select Yes to begin downloading.
8. How do I download apps on my Nintendo DSi?: Select Download Play from the HOME Menu and tap Open, tap Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo DS depending on the type of software to be received, and tap the title to be received from the list of available titles.
9. What can you play on DSi?: All currently available software released for Nintendo DS can be played on Nintendo DSi, except for games that make use of the GBA Game Pak Slot.

Hardware and Compatibility

10. Can a DSi use any SD card?: The Nintendo DSi is compatible with most SD Cards with the following specifications: Memory Capacity up to 32 GB, and it supports standard SD cards as well as high-capacity SD cards (SDHC) over 2 GB in size.
11. Can you take pictures on a DSi?: To enter Camera mode, power on the system and select the Camera icon from the Nintendo DSi menu, and to take a photo, select Camera; to view stored photos, select Album.

Comparison and Upgrades

12. What is better 3DS or DSi?: Unless you’re a collector of portable gaming systems, there’s no reason to purchase a DSi since the 3DS gives you access to the same games and features plus a bunch of others.
13. Is the DSi better than the DS Lite?: If you are only wanting it to play games, then get the DS/DS Lite since it has the GameBoy Advance slot, unless you only plan to play DS games, then get the DSi.

Store and Trading

14. Is the DSi store still up?: The Nintendo DSi Store was shut down in 2017, but previously purchased games can still be downloaded.
15. Can you still trade on DSi?: Note that online trading is no longer possible since Nintendo shut down the Nintendo Wi-Fi Channel, but you can still perform one-way transfers from an earlier Generation to the next one.