Testseek.com have collected 51 expert reviews of the Nintendo DSi XL and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nintendo DSi XL.
March 2010
Experts 78% 51 Reviews
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Abstract: “Some players want to play their games on larger screens.” That was Nintendo of Canada spokesperson Matt Ryan’s response when I asked him why his company engineered the $199.99 DSi XL, a super-sized version of the Nintendo DSi, the camera-equipped edit...
Abstract: Though Nintendo has mentioned an upcoming 3D venture, will you still purchase the DSi?The typical thought process when developing portable electronics is usually that smaller is better. Whether it is for reduced cost, improved energy efficiency or just...
Published: 2010-04-05, Author: Jeff Bakalar , review by: asia.cnet.com
Two supersized screens; improved viewing angle; fantastic battery life; pen-shaped stylus; pre-installed games and software.
Bulky and heavy; 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.
At the end of the day, the DSi XL is exactly the same as the DSi, so unless you're desperate for more touchscreen real estate, or your vision is impaired, we can't recommend a purchase over the original DSi. ...
Abstract: Thumbs Up:Dual larger touch-screen displays; better battery life; new pen-shaped stylus; preinstalled software and games; revamped viewing angles.Thumbs Down:Does not support transfer of old DSiWare games; text games look a b it blurry; no improvements...
Abstract: If you already own a DSi, the DSi XL is probably not for you. That's not to say it's not for anyone; it's the same device as the DSi, just bigger. And that's it: it's for people who want bigger. I don't want to spend too much time guessing as to what ...
Published: 2010-03-30, Author: Chris Davies , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: It’s the DSi on steroids, the portable console for the poorly sighted, for your grandparents, for anyone with big hands and big pockets. On sale in Japan for several months now, the Nintendo DSi XL has only just arrived on North American shores. Not so...
Abstract: Short version: Nintendo’s new DSi XL is aimed squarely at the older generation of casual gamers. People that appreciate something that’s a little easier to read. The people who wear their reading glasses while they sit down for their morning glass of f...
