Nintendo explains the meaning of ‘i’ in DSi

It’s a known fact that the the DS in Nintendo DS stands for “Developer’s System” and “Dual Screen.” But what does the “i” in DSi stand for?

According to a Nintendo representative, the “i” has two meanings. First, it is symbolic for “I” – As in, the DSi is your own, personal system. The two cameras on the handheld also allows the DSi to have its own “eye” on things. Nintendo also says that they “hope that the Nintendo DSi becomes more than a game system and more of a personal tool to enrich our daily lives.”