Sabkush Headlines: First Look: Nintendo DSi XL
First Look: Nintendo DSi XL
It was just about a year ago that Nintendo released the DSi handheld system, the next evolutionary iteration of the companys hugely popular DS portable hardware. Boasting two tiny cameras and larger screens, we only recommended the device for those who were new to the world of DS gaming or wanted access to the online DSi Shop. At a press conference Wednesday morning in San Francisco, Nintendo officially unveiled the remaining details about the next DS to hit North America. The DSi XL features even larger screens (93 percent bigger compared with the DS Lite) and has a much wider viewing angle. Set to go for $190, well see the DSi XL in stores on March 28 in two colors (burgundy and bronze). We got some hands-on time with the DSi XL earlier this month and were instantly surprised by its weight. Its noticeably heavier than both the DSi Lite and DSi, but we actually enjoyed the sturdiness. Obviously, the most notable detail about the DSi XL is its size, and while our Nintendo rep said its still "pocketable," we cant imagine a scenario where the DSi XL would fit comfortably in a pair of jeans. When we first flipped the DSi XL open, we were blown away by the two enormous screens. Even more impressive was the fact that video quality didnt seem to suffer as a result of enlarging games beyond the size of their native aspect. While we had fears about pixilated performance when the XL was first announced, were happy to report that games look great, as our demo with Mario Kart DS proved.
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