Some DSi features will be region locked

After debuting the Nintendo DSi at its conference in Japan last week, Nintendo has clarified some issues regarding the handheld’s compatibilities across different regions. Apparently the gaming features of the DSi will be region-specific whereas the web browsing feature is not.

Talking to CVG, a Nintendo rep said games released on the DSi will be locked to the region in which it is released. For example, any game you purchase from retail or download in Japan will not work on DSi units that are…