The meaning of 'i' in DSi

by Alexander Sliwinski { Feb 23rd 2009 at 8:00PM }

TechRadar spoke with Nintendo of America and asked what the "i" in DSi stood for. The representative explained it is symbolic of the "subject "I" and its personal aspect," also the "two cameras gives the system its own eye on things."

No matter how ridiculous that answer sounds, considering Nintendo took a word like Wii -- previously associated with male genitalia and urine -- and turned it into the best-selling console of this generation, we're totally not going to question its logic in naming things.

[Via GameDaily]

Tags: dsi, nintendo

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Dionisio @ Feb 23rd 2009 8:21PM

It makes sense in a very Nintendo kinda way but it's still the iPopular naming scheme just a little bit.

ultimatecouchpotato @ Feb 23rd 2009 9:00PM

Come now, Nintendo. There's no shame in admitting you ripped off of something as popular as the iPod.

WINterfang @ Feb 23rd 2009 11:39PM

iwould.

chispito @ Feb 24th 2009 12:12PM

If you want to be particular, Apple introduced the iMac three years before the iPod.

j.howlett @ Feb 23rd 2009 9:19PM

it fits the wii play together and i play the DSi type thing. it makes some sort of sense if you think about it too much and don't come to a solid conclusion

Don @ Feb 23rd 2009 9:37PM

To me the "i" stands for internet, because the DSi is clearly Nintendo's choice to try to move into the downloadable game market.

Moose @ Feb 23rd 2009 9:40PM

Pretty sure it stands for "i" don't give a shit if you think it's too damn expensive.

MechaBouncer @ Feb 24th 2009 11:43AM

Ha! I called it! I knew it was going to be a play on words just like the "Lite" meant both slimmer and had the brighter screen. It also fits perfectly with the "Wii" with emphasis on "we" (the two "i"s are supposed to be people) for bringing multiple people together, while the DSi is all about the individual.