Nintendo Tips Matte Red, Blue DSi Models

Nintendo has revealed that it will launch its DSi portable game system in two brand-new colors in North America this week.

Those interested in the DSi will now be able to choose from new red and blue models with matte paint finishes (pictured left).

"Time for a color refresh!," Nintendo of America tweeted on Tuesday evening. "Check out Matte Red & Matte Blue Nintendo DSi coming to retailers as early as this week!"

The Nintendo DSi already comes in a variety of other colors, including blue, black, and pink, and retails for an affordable $99.99 in North America. Except for the color, the new models will be the same as other DSi versions, boasting two 3.25-inch screens, and a pair of 0.3-megapixel front- and rear-facing cameras. The device plays hundreds of titles like Mario, Zelda, and Kirby.

Nintendo earlier this summer released Pokémon Conquest for the Nintendo DS. The Japanese gaming giant will also release Pokémon Black and White 2 in North America this October for the Nintendo DS.

Meanwhile, Nintendo in May launched its 3DS video game system in a new color, . That system also comes in teal, pink, red, and black, and sells for $169.99.

For more, check out PCMag's reviews of the , , and the . Also, check out our roundup of the Best Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL Games below.