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March 2010
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The editors liked
Unmatched durabilityFills a room with soundSlightly improved battery life
Retains all the features of the DSi released in 2009 plus improved comfort
Improved audio and bigger screens.
This handheld game console has two large
Easytosee screens
Superior audio quality
Sleek yet hefty design
Larger screen size benefits both graphics and DS touch gameplay.
Large dual-screen format
Improved battery life vs. DSi
Larger screen size
Still very portable
New matte finish offers better grip
Compatible with DS cartridges
Adds two supersized screens
Improved viewing angle
Fantastic battery life
Great new pen-shaped stylus
Preinstalled games and software.
Big
Gorgeous screens and comfy Sharpiesized stylus prove it
Size matters. Better battery life than DSi.
The editors didn't like
Some games look pixelatedStiff
Shallow buttons unsuitable for longer playFingerprint magnet
Higher price of primarily identical system (save the size) and potential power issue. Slick top prone to scratching and smudging.Overall
If you don’t already have a DS Lite or DSi and have big pockets (in more ways than one) you might as well go f...
It is slightly more difficult to carry around because of its size.
High price for a late redesign. Despite larger dimensions
No GBA support. Camera resolution hasn't been improved from the original DSi whatsoever.
No MP3 support
Competes with Nintendo's other DS models and comparably priced Wii console
Weak and overpriced titles
Same screen resolution as the DSi and DS Lite
Small number of preinstalled titles
A bit bulky and heavy
Size makes device less portable
No improvements over DSi's cameras and internal storage
Networking hiccups found in DSi remain
Text-based games may look slightly blurry.
Blownup art looks a bit pixelized. Where are we supposed to store that giant stylus?
Abstract: Though Nintendo has mentioned an upcoming 3D venture, will you still purchase the DSi?The typical thought process when developing portable electronics is usually that smaller is better. Whether it is for reduced cost, improved energy efficiency or just...
Abstract: Thumbs Up:Dual larger touch-screen displays; better battery life; new pen-shaped stylus; preinstalled software and games; revamped viewing angles.Thumbs Down:Does not support transfer of old DSiWare games; text games look a b it blurry; no improvements...
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Published: 2010-03-30, Author: Jason , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: If you already own a DSi, the DSi XL is probably not for you. That's not to say it's not for anyone; it's the same device as the DSi, just bigger. And that's it: it's for people who want bigger.I don't want to spend too much time guessing as to what demog...
Published: 2010-03-30, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: It’s the DSi on steroids, the portable console for the poorly sighted, for your grandparents, for anyone with big hands and big pockets. On sale in Japan for several months now, the Nintendo DSi XL has only just arrived on North American shores. Not so...
Abstract: Short version: Nintendo’s new DSi XL is aimed squarely at the older generation of casual gamers. People that appreciate something that’s a little easier to read. The people who wear their reading glasses while they sit down for their morning glass of f...
Abstract: Apart from its larger size and bigger screens, Nintendo's newest handheld gaming device, the DSi XL ($189.99 list) isn't all that different from its smaller sibling, the DSi ($169.99 direct). In fact, it's almost identical. If you're looking to get int...
Abstract: It's hard not to like Nintendo's new DSi XL despite its $20 premium over the regular DSi. The XL, after all, is identical to the pocket-friendly, bi-folding dual-screen dynamo that is the DSi in most respects, save for "eXtra Largeness".With a form fac...
