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DSi/DSi XL Gets Price Drop
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Sammy Samusu
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Oh my.
And they are coming for PS2 record, I see.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
For 99% of the public, nope. If you like the bigger size of the XL and want the best possible looking Classic DS games, I guess? But again, not for 99% of people.
snoopeasystreet
Member
Think I'll finally pick up a DSi XL. Can't believe I'm still rocking the DS Fat.
The XL has some pretty awesome screens, they are giant compared to a lite. And since I have large hands the XL is more comfortable to hold for me. Other than that, no, not really.
Ehhhhhhh, they need to go micro for me to bite, I guess. GB Micro is still top handheld ever.
DeaconKnowledge
Member
Wife wanted a DSi forever. She also wants Monhun for 3DS. God I want 3DSXL to come out.
dacuk
Member
Welcome to the club of Better Pad DS.
Crazymoogle
Member
This, this, this.
The DSiXL pretty much instantly became my mainstay DS, so the 3DS has seemed kind of small and cheap by comparison since...(Alright, no way it's going to happen as long as Nintendo sticks to their dream of sub 2000mAh batteries, but still...)
How would that work? A clamshell double screen handheld going micro.
Don't get me wrong, i want that but it sounds impossible to design. Also: small touchscreen = ewww...
Like the hat?
Banned
Every ds fan should own a dsixl. It's the only way to play ds games for me.
ActStriker
Member
Good enough for me to jump on a XL, just because I don't have one yet.
I don't know - just make it smaller? I don't get paid to think about such things
I rarely ever used the touchscreen feature on my DS unless the game required it, but I can definitely see how there would be a precision issue. It's too bad, really. Handheld gaming systems are just too big nowadays...playing on a bigger screen on the XL is nice.
Garou
Member
DSi XL is glossy.
Why would you do that?
Member
Everyone who plays DS games should consider getting an XL. It's just... simply amazing.
I wonder if Nintendo's manufacturing them still. I sort of hope not, for the 3DS's sake.
I wonder if Nintendo's manufacturing them still. I sort of hope not, for the 3DS's sake.
sixteen-bit
Member
Ideal way to play DS games is the XL. They look best on it.
Damn, I really want to pick up a Metallic Rose XL. Looks great in promos, but does anyone have any everyday IRL shots?
Why would you do that?
Member
No, the true reason is for Flipnote Studio, still free, still not on the 3DS, and made amazing with the big screen.
frankie_baby
Member
I'd guess its just a move to clear stock out
I love both our DSi and DSiXL for DS games. I don't care for the look on the 3DS. That said, I wouldn't buy either system at this point if I didn't already own them.
This is why I haven't got rid of my DSi, I can't stand the text when running DS games on 3DS.
They are also expensive in the UK and a bit on the big side. I was shocked at how big it was when my niece had one.
Diddy Kong
Banned
an XL is tempting.
Awesome timing, I might really get an XL now. I had a perfectly functional Lite which is what held me back.
But still, there's something inherently scary about owning only one DS. It's such a good system, and there are so many games for it I didn't play yet. I guess the 3DS counts too as a backup but I didn't hear good things about DS support there.
But still, there's something inherently scary about owning only one DS. It's such a good system, and there are so many games for it I didn't play yet. I guess the 3DS counts too as a backup but I didn't hear good things about DS support there.
Ultimadrago
Member
Well, maybe now I'll actually buy a DSi.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
I had an XL, liked it, but managed to sell it at slightly higher than what I bought it at and I don't regret it one bit. (I bought it used from Cowboom.) The device was indeed very nice, but the screen was almost comically large and the pixels were too chunky for me. The 3DS looked like an HDTV in comparison.
They cut the DS Lite to this price about a year ago and those are still on their way out of most retail stores. They're disappearing slowly.
Plus, I'm not convinced that NOA is going through with all of the aggressive strategies that its Japan counterpart is.
They cut the DS Lite to this price about a year ago and those are still on their way out of most retail stores. They're disappearing slowly.
Plus, I'm not convinced that NOA is going through with all of the aggressive strategies that its Japan counterpart is.
Aren't there a ton of DS games out there still? What if you are like me and preorder everything you *intend* to play, but don't ever get to until say retirement.
We need a backup system for when we 65 years old sitting out on our ocean front porch playing backlog catch up.
Indeed, this is one of the issues with the XL. Image is way bigger but it is definitely a bit of a downgrade from the Lite/DSi. Don't think I'd want it as my only system but great for a change of pace.
And, what is with the 3DS DS image complaining...just play in the non-scaled form and they look fine...like you are playing on a Lite with borders, with touch mapped beyond the screen to the edges.
It won't. It would have been if 3DS were still priced at 249$, of course. But since now the difference with the most desired model (DSi XL) is just of 40 Dollars...And the cut is the same day as Midnight Purple and Mario Tennis Open are released.
DS Lites stayed $130 in Canada. I bet these will stay the same price as well. EB's in Canada like selling Nintendo stuff above MSRP for some strange reason.
Metroid Hunter
Banned
I saw Lites for $99 at Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart and Zellers, so you're wrong.
EB Games Canada =/= Canadian Retailers
Why would you do that?
Member
Not speaking about screen size, the XL has a better screen than the DS Lite or DSi because of... I think it's response time.
Basically, in scrolling scenes, you don't see any blur, like you would on the DS Lite or DSi. Nintendo likely did that because the screen is bigger, so that blur would be much more noticeable.
Basically, in scrolling scenes, you don't see any blur, like you would on the DS Lite or DSi. Nintendo likely did that because the screen is bigger, so that blur would be much more noticeable.
My Local Zellers was the only place other then EB I saw them locally and they were still $129.99. Then again that Zellers still has PSP Go's for $199 that might not have been the norm.
Everywhere here sold Galaxy 2 for $60 so It's not just EB doing the above MSRP game.
Point taken about Walmart and Shoppers though.
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