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March 2010
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The editors liked
Superior audio quality
Sleek yet hefty design
Larger screen size benefits both graphics and DS touch gameplay
Adds two supersized screens
Improved viewing angle
Fantastic battery life
Great new pen-shaped stylus
Pre-installed games and software
The editors didn't like
High price for a late redesign
Despite larger dimensions there's no GBA support
Camera resolution hasn't been improved from the original DSi whatsoever
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
Old DSiWare games can't be transferred over to the XL
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...
Abstract: The Nintendo DSi LL, (DSi XL in the West) is the latest addition to the hugely successful Nintendo platform. "LL" is the Japanese equivalent of "XL", or "extra large". But is bigger really better? Released in Japan in late November, the Nintendo DSi X...
Larger screens; pen stylus is more comfortable to hold; web browser included
More expensive than the regular DSi; display resolution unchanged
This grown-up version of the DSi is much easier on the eye and easily justifies the extra cost Good points Larger screens; pen stylus is more comfortable to hold; web browser included Bad points More expensive than the regular DSi; display resolution ...
Larger screens than its predecessors have; improved viewing angles; fantastic battery life; great new pen-shaped stylus; some games and software pre-installed
Rather bulky and heavy; its size makes it less portable; no improvements to the DSi's cameras and internal storage; text-based games may look slightly blurry; old DSiWare games can't be transferred over to the DSi XL
The Nintendo DSi XL is larger than the DSi but otherwise pretty much the same. Unless you're desperate for more touchscreen real estate or your vision is impaired, we'd recommend you opt for the cheaper DSi ...
Abstract: The newly expanded DSi is clearly targeted at older users with its sober colours, much larger screen, fatter stylus and wider viewing angle, but even youngsters won't mind the extra bulk in exchange for a bigger and brighter playing surface. Nintendo ...
Should you buy the Nintendo DSi XL? Probably not, if you already own an original DS, DS Lite, or DSi. Not unless you have trouble making things out on any of those models' screens. Is Nintendo targeting the XL at a market - an older and/or visually ch...
The DSi XL will make gaming easier and certainly more interactive with the screen really making this something to shout about. It's more in your face and packs a better punch...
