Earlier the NeoGAF boards reported the internet leak that reveals the new features offered for the next Nintendo DS model upgrade. The Nikkei Net website is now confirming the story as headline news. *Note: Simultaneous media briefings from Nintendo in both Tokyo and San Francisco are scheduled for Thursday, October 2nd…

Next Nintendo DS model:

- Digital Camera
- Music Playback
- Wireless connection function upgraded
- New types of games utilizing the camera function
- SD Card slot to exchange data between DS and Wii (*unconfirmed)
- Larger screen (*unconfirmed)

It is also being reported that the new DS model will be released this year and go around for 20,000 yen (~ $190 USD).

[UPDATE: 10.02.2008] – This story has is now fully updated here…

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