This video from UK mag Official Nintendo Magazine really puts in perspective. I knew that the DSi XL was larger, but holy crap. To hear that the XL's screens are 93 percent larger than the DS Lite's is one thing, but to see them running next to each other is another. You have to see this video.
It's not just size, though. The lighting is brighter and more even, and even the quality of the image seems greater on the XL. The video shows The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks running on both. No contest. The new screens are glorious. Seeing this, I almost feel bad for calling it the Large Print version of the DSi.
I don't know about you, but I'm sold now on this XL. While I don't love the idea of getting a 4th version of the portable, these screens look too good to pass up.
DSi XL Vs DS Lite Video [ONM UK]
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3:20 PM on 01.14.2010
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Last DS I bought was a DS Fat, so I think I can justify the purchase.
the next portable Nintendo system is going to be out soon ( witch will be as good as GC )
and well with bigger screens = more power consumed = less batteries life
and I am going to guess there is no GBA slot eather.
They've improved the battery for the XL since the regular DSI, dunno if it's better than the lite though.
I'm interested, though. I thought the bigger screens would just blow the pictures up and make them look like crap. That video changed my mind.
I do have a Gameboy Micro, a GBA, and an SP, but if that thing had a GBA slot I'd be sold.
good if you have some kind of bag, instead of a pocket to carry it around in
Is the XL worth getting, Dale? I'm still extremely happy with my DS Lite. Love how it fits comfortably in my pocket. I never, ever leave home without it.
Yeah, I didn't know about it either until it started happening to me. Apparently it's happened to quite a few people.
DSi vs DSi XL comparison is what's needed.