Region Locked DSi's

Nintendo has confirmed that the up and coming DSi will be region-locked.. to a certain degree.

My understanding from the article is that DSi-specific software will only be playable alongside corresponding hardware.

*edited for clarification purposes.

Only DSi-software. You can still play American DS games on it though.

Here's more info:

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3170373

The new DSi will be region locked only for DSi-specific software, reports CVG. A spokesperson for the company has said, "DSi software (software that is only compatible with DSi) is region locked." The statement goes on to clarify, "Nintendo DS software is region free so you can play any DS software on DSi from any region. You can also browse the internet on your DSi wherever you are in the world and exchange your photos with friends from around the world."

As for the region lock, Nintendo explains that the system's new internet features are the reason. "DSi is region locked because DSi embeds net communication functionality within itself and we are intending to provide net services specifically tailored for each region. Also because we are including parental control functionality for Nintendo DSi and each region has its unique age limit."