If you’re trying to find a new and cheap Nintendo DSi console you’ll be hard-pressed to find a unit less than $169.99. The third-generation Nintendo DS console was released to the United States market on April 5, 2009 so prices aren’t expected to drop anytime soon. However, this may be a great time to purchase a cheap Nintendo DS Lite console which some dedicated gamers say is still better than the new Nintendo DSi. They call the new DSi a “downgrade.”

Right now Amazon.com is offering customers who purchase a new Nintendo DSi console 50% off a “select video game subscription” (they don’t specifically state which one) as an incentive. The free shipping they offer is also a nice perk. Unlike some other small retailers, Amazon is doing its best to keep enough consoles in stock to meet consumer demand and is limiting the total number of Nintendo DSi units that can be purchased to three per household. As the weeks and months go by I’m going to continue my search for the best Nintendo DS Lite and DSi deals online. Be sure to check back often or subscribe to my RSS feed to get the latest news and updates.