A Japanese press release issued by Nintendo confirmed that the company will release a new Nintendo DS handheld.
The new DS, slightly larger and 100 grams heavier will sport 4.2 inches screens instead of the current 3 inches screens. As for now the new DS has been announced only for Japan and is set to retail there for 20,000 yen (about $220), compared to the current Nintendo DSi's price of 18,900 yen.
The larger screens and stylus indicate that the new system may target the elderly and those with poor eyesight.
October 29, 2009 - 9:00pm