After the success of the Nintendo DS and then the DSi, the Nintendo DSi XL was launched to tackle the perception that the screens were too small to offer a real gaming experience. The larger handheld console with the bigger screen means that the graphics and images are easier to see and gives a great viewing angle.
In spite of the recent high profile launch of the 3DS console, the DSi XL is still regarded as Nintendo's core console with the larger screens appealing to all generations. This could account for the fact that the price of the DSi XL console has remained relatively high, and more in fact than the new 3DS, indeed as the peak shopping period has approached there have been stock shortages, with for example the blue DSi Xl being unavailable anywhere.
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Nintendo DSi XL Wine RedPlatform - Nintendo DSCategory - Consoles Release Date - 05/03/2010 RRP - £159.99 Cheapest Price - Scroll Down for Full Price Comparison |
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Full Description and DSi XL Features
The new DSi XL which replaced the Nintendo DSi was available in wine red (burgundy) and dark brown, initially and now can be bought in yellow, red or blue. The unit itself is 93% larger than a DS Lite and that makes it easier to play games as well as making for easier navigation when you're downloading apps and games from DSiWare. As well as having amazing games to play, there is a multiplayer option whereby you can connect to another device through the Wi-Fi connection and play against your friends that are in the same room. The touch-screen technology, complete with stylus, makes it easy to tap through screens quickly to start playing games or downloading apps, and as there is a music centre, all of that can be done while you're listening to your favourite music. As Nintendo wanted the DSi XL to be an all-round sensory experience, there is a microphone that picks up on your voice commands on certain games. Before you've even started browsing through the offers, games and services that can be downloaded, there are some pre-installed titles that feature on the XL depending on which country they are bought from. The larger screen, the touch pad and the camera on the outer case make the Nintendo DSi XL something of a grown-ups version of the smaller units but with over 25 million sold since its launch in 2008, it's popular with people of all ages.
Watch Nintendo DSi XL Video
Watch a preview of the DSi XL before it's launch in 2010.
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Latest Nintendo DSi XL News
If you were hoping for a Pink Nintendo DSi XL to be released in the UK any time soon, then you could be disappointed. Nintendo have announced and recently brought out Pink Nintendo DSi XL (known as Metallic Rose) bundle in the US, but hopes that it may be launched in the UK have faded, as the UK now has a brand new Coral pink Nintendo 3DS.
DSi XL Reviews
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Read reviews of the DSi XL console from professional Gaming reviewers and websites
| Techradar | 4.5/5 |
| CNET | 3.5/5 |
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Bought the US version metallic pink from Play Asia. Daughter is really happy with this. It's far better than her original DS Lite. Bigger screen is gr
Bought the US version metallic pink from Play Asia. Daughter is really happy with this. It's far better than her original DS Lite. Bigger screen is great as is the camera. Only downside is that although it is meant to be region free it doesn't play all of her games. Not too major a problem as games can be bought online and our local game shop are quite happy to test the games in the console before we purchase. Overall really happy with this and plan to buy another 2 for my other kids for xmas although I may buy the Eu versions this time as they want yellow and blue ones.
