Nintendo DSi XL
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| Manufacturer | Nintendo |
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| Product family | Nintendo DS |
| Type | Handheld game console |
| Generation | Seventh generation era |
| Retail availability | JP November 21, 2009 EU March 5, 2010 [1]AUS March 15, 2010 NA March 28, 2010 |
| Media | Nintendo DS Game Card, Secure Digital card (SD card), Secure Digital High Capacity card (SDHC card) |
| CPU | 2 ARM architecture processors |
| Storage capacity | Cartridge save 256 MB internal flash memory SD/SDHC card (up to 32 GB) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (with WEP and WPA/2 support) |
| Online services | Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection DSi Shop |
| Predecessor | Nintendo DSi (concurrent) Nintendo DS Lite (concurrent) |
The Nintendo DSi XL (known as the Nintendo DSi LL (ニンテンドーDSi LL) in Japan) is a handheld game console produced by Nintendo and the fourth version of the Nintendo DS handheld gaming console, being a companion to the Nintendo DSi. It was released in Japan on November 21, 2009 and is stated to be released in Europe on March 5, 2010[1], in Australia on March 15, 2010, and in North America on March 28, 2010 .[2]
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[edit] Launch
The hand held sold 103,524 units in its first two days of release in Japan; the original DSi sold 170,770 units in the region over the same timeframe.[3][4]The DSi XL was not meant to replace the DSi, but to be sold side-by-side.
[edit] Hardware
The DSi XL measures 161 x 91.4 x 21.2 mm (6.34 x 3.6 x 0.83"), 1.61x the total volume of the DSi, and 1.48x the volume of the DS Lite. It weighs 314 grams, compared to the DSi's 214g, the DS Lite's 218g and the original DS's 300g.
The screens measure 4.2 inches diagonally (3.36" x 2.52")[2]. For comparison, the DSi's screens diagonally measure 3.25 inches and the DS Lite's screens are 3 inches diagonally, making the XL screen's total area 93 percent larger than DS Lite's [1] As it is only a minor hardware revision, there is no reason to believe that the resolution will change from 256x192 pixels per screen. The reason for the larger screens is mainly attributed to allowing easier play on games that feature small text and precision gameplay. Another reason, according to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, is "to offer a new play style, where those who are surrounding the game player can also join in one way or the other to the gameplay."[5][6]
The Japanese version is available in three colors (Wine Red, Dark Brown, and Natural White), all of which were available upon launch.[7] The European DSi XL will initially be released in Wine Red and Dark Brown (with a glossy sheen on top and matte finish on the underside).[1] Both Australia and the North American Release will be available in Burgundy & Bronze at launch.
The DSi XL, like every other DS, includes a stylus that fits into the unit. The DSi XL stylus is 96mm long, just 4mm longer than the stylus on the DSi. The XL also includes a 129.3mm-long pen-shaped stylus, which does not fit inside the console. In addition, for the first time in the DS line, two DS models will share a common AC adapter. The DSi XL will use the same AC adapter as the DSi.
Despite the increased size of the displays, the battery in the DSi XL supposedly outlasts that in the DSi. Nintendo claims 13-17 hours of runtime on the lowest brightness setting, compared to 9-14 on the DSi. On the highest brightness, the DSi XL supposedly lasts 4-5 hours, one hour longer than that of the DSi.
[edit] Software
Preloaded on the internal memory for the Japanese DSi LL: the DSi Browser, Flipnote Studio, Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, Brain Age Express: Math, and Meikyou Kokugo Rakubiki Jiten, a dictionary program. The European release will include the games Dr. Kawashima’s: Little Bit of Brain Training: Arts Edition and Dictionary 6 in 1 with Camera Function alongside the DSi Browser. Contents for the North American release are Photo Clock, Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, Brain Age Express: Math, Nintendo DSi Browser & Flipnote Studio.
It will also be capable of downloading and playing DSiWare. Like the current DSi, there is no slot for Game Boy Advance cartridges.
[edit] Reception
CVG's Mike Jackson gave the DSi XL hardware an 8.0/10, praising the bigger screens for their improved clarity and allowing better accuracy on certain games. Jackson pointed out the bigger screens made its unchanged resolution slightly blockier, but would probably be less noticeable to the older demographic.[8]
[edit] References
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This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (October 2009) |
- ^ a b c d Roberts, Dave (2010-01-14). "Nintendo DSi XL to launch on March 5th". MCV. Intent Media. http://www.mcvuk.com/news/37129/DSi-XL-gets-March-5th-launch. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
- ^ a b Thorsen, Tor (2009-10-29). "DSi XL hits US & EU Q1 2010, DS sales top 113 million". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. http://www.gamespot.com/news/6238345.html. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
- ^ http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/11/24/dsi_ll_early_sales/
- ^ http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2008/11/04/dsi_sells_170000_units/
- ^ McWhertor, Michael (2009-10-30). "Iwata: DSi XL Not Just For Seniors, It's For Watching Others Play Too". Kotaku. http://kotaku.com/5393749/iwata-dsi-xl-not-just-for-seniors-its-for-watching-others-play-too. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
- ^ Fletcher, JW (2009-10-30). "Iwata: DSi XL is a spectator system". Joystiq. http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/iwata-dsi-xl-is-a-spectator-system/. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
- ^ Gantayat, Anoop (O2009-10-29). "Nintendo Unveils DSi LL". IGN. News Corporation. http://ds.ign.com/articles/104/1040313p1.html. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
- ^ Mike Jackson (2009-11-23). "Nintendo DSi XL Review". ComputerAndVideoGames.com. United Kingdom: Future plc. http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=228030. Retrieved 2009-11-30.
[edit] External links
- DSi XL releasing March 28 for $190 in North America {http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/24/dsi-xl-releasing-march-28-for-190-in-north-america/
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