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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?
Retains all the features of the DSi released in 2009 plus improved comfort, improved audio and bigger screens.
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...
Abstract: When I first held a Nintendo DSi in my hands, I was impressed – it's a cute little system, a cute little system with two cameras and a microphone. Oh sure, the battery life wasn't fantastic and the speakers not terribly loud, but it was undeniably fun...
Published: 2010-03-26, Author: Sean , review by: engadget.com
Unmatched durabilityFills a room with soundSlightly improved battery life
Some games look pixelatedStiff, shallow buttons unsuitable for longer playFingerprint magnet
The Nintendo DSi XL is a solid handheld; without a doubt, one of the most solid Nintendo's ever offered. But at $190, we're not sure exactly who the system is for. If you've already got a DSi (or even a Lite) it's not a worthwhile upgrade; for every point...
Abstract: Our Nintendo DSi XL showed up at the office the same day news of the Nintendo 3DS began trickling out of Japan. That system will be out before March of next year, at least in Japan, and Nintendo wants us to buy a system this weekend without knowing w...
Published: 2010-03-24, Author: Jeff , review by: cnet.com
Adds two supersized screens; improved viewing angle; fantastic battery life; great new pen-shaped stylus; preinstalled games and software.
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.
At the end of the day, the DSi XL is exactly the same as the DSi, so unless you're desperate for more touch-screen real estate, or your vision is impaired, we can't recommend a purchase over the original DSi. Read full review See all prices
Abstract: The release of the DSi XL, or DSi LL as it is known in Japan, was a surprise for many. Nintendo had already released three iterations of the DS hardware, and the DSi felt like the final handheld before a complete refresh was due. But that wasn’t the c...
Abstract: Where this should appeal most to (and you have probably guessed what we are going to say) is the older gamer and one whose hands don't resemble those of a small child or pixie.Yes, it is not really something that can slip into a trouser pocket, but th...
