Nintendo's DSi was originally launched back in October 2008. A redesign of the wildly successful DS Lite, it featured a slimmer body and bigger screens as well as dual-cameras, an SD Card slot, and MP3 playback support. It launched in Japan last November, and was an immediate success.

　　Since then, Nintendo US and Europe remained coy about release dates for their territories. The former market's release was officially confirmed yesterday as April 5, with a $169.99 (£119) price point. When contacted by GameSpot UK for a local release date yesterday, Nintendo UK declined to comment on an equivalent announcement for British fans.

　　Less than 24 hours later, Nintendo has officially dated the DSI for Europe as April 3--two days ahead of its US release. Nintendo hasn't set a firm retail price, however, leaving it up to the discretion of retailers to set the final selling price. Several high street chains have already started taking pre-orders including HMV, pegging the price at £146.80 in both white and black versions--the two colours that will be available in the UK. The console is also selling for £149.99 on Game's Web site.

　　Nintendo Australia has also announced that the DSi will be making its way Down Under one day earlier than Europe, launching on April 2 for A$299.95 in black and white variants.