A picture-perfect accessory for Nintendo DSi
Can you guess what's Canada's most popular video game system?
Hint: It doesn't connect to your television.
The portable Nintendo DS ($139.99) is the country's favourite machine, designed for players on the go. Earlier this year, Nintendo launched an impressive successor: the Nintendo DSi ($179.99).
Along with a built-in Wi-Fi store to download games off the Internet (and yes, it still takes Nintendo DS cartridges, too), the Nintendo DSi can play digital music and also has two cameras: one to snap photos of friends and one to put you inside some games.
If you've got a Nintendo DSi owner on your gift list this year -- and chances are you do -- here's a clever accessory for the game system.
The Nyko Zoom Case for DSi ($25; nyko.com) is a hard-shell case designed to protect the DSi, just in case you bump or drop the game system while you're out and about. The case has a textured grip to provide a better and more comfortable grip during gameplay sessions.
But in case you couldn't tell from this photo, this product has a unique twist, too -- it also features a detachable 8x optical zoom lens.
This photo lens allows you to take closer and clearer pictures of friends, family, pets or scenery -- and easily upload it all with the Nintendo DSi's new Facebook Connect application.
The lens locks into place on the zoom case, and when not in use it's stored in its own hard case (included). No batteries are required as the optical lens requires no additional power source.
By Marc Saltzman, MSN Tech & Gadgets
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