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The Nintendo DSi was the first DS model with internal storage, downloadable software (DSiWare), and two cameras. Flipnote Studio (known as Moving Notepad in Japan) leveraged the touch screen to allow users to draw frame-by-frame animations. The key features included:

Reverse-engineering the Flipnote Studio ROM can reveal interesting technical details, such as:

: Users can record up to 60 seconds of sound via the DSi microphone to sync with animations.

: The app uses the system's microphone to record sound effects or music for your animations, which reviewers like IGN note adds significant personality to creations.

If you want the Flipnote experience without legal concerns: