Today social media (in the form of Facebook) and video games (in the form of Nintendo DSi) unite in yet another example of how game companies continue to evolve to meet expectations of community connectivity. Users will now be able to use the DSi to capture and upload photos to their Facebook page. The Facebook Connect functionality, a free download for DSi reported earlier this year, will be available today after 5 p.m. PST.
DSi owners will be able to snap pictures with either of the system’s two cameras, then upload them directly to a Facebook profile, among other functions. This includes photos that have been altered with the facial manipulation software by using the DSi’s built-in interactive lenses that Nintendo has featured prominently in the DSi commercials. A wireless broadband Internet connection will be vital to transmit the photos.
Per the research firm, NPD Group, Nintendo reports its DSi has sold over 1.7 million units in the United States alone, since its launch in April.
The social media trends continue to advance as more console manufacturers try to take advantage of the services. Microsoft is planning to integrate Facebook in a new dashboard update and Microsoft also promised upcoming Facebook integration with the Xbox Live network. Time will only tell to see how video games continue to interact and become integrated with developing social media.
