[Supermanisdead]

Now more people can know the glory of the DSi XL. The greatest videogame system to ever exist. I might just buy a second so I can finally trade Pokemon to myself.

[MoxManiac]

Is there any reason to buy a DSi/XL anymore? I already own a lite and a 3DS...

DSi XL is by far the best way to play DS games.

[Davidion]

I basically want a XL as a Tetris TGM machine.

My dream may yet come true at a slightly lower price point.

[JetBlackPanda]

for what its worth I had a DSi XL for awhile and it was fucking amazing..

[MattyGrovesOrMe]

I might just buy a second so I can finally trade Pokemon to myself.

Yeah, friends are for chumps!

[synt4x]

I basically want a XL as a Tetris TGM machine. My dream may yet come true at a slightly lower price point.

It's indeed awesome for that. Best D-pad on any DS IMO. I've played so much TGM on it though that the plastic around the D-pad has become shiny :D

[Blizzard]

Yeah, friends are for chumps!

It's probably easier for some/most people to do that rather than trying to get wifi set up and harass someone from some random community into helping you evolve stuff. I don't like using the global trade system either since I don't want hacked/cloned pokemon -- just me being OCD.

[Winnie the Pimp]

FUCK i almost got over not buying one for the awesome newer colors (green, yellow, blue) since i already DO own a burgundy XL but i always wanted one of the sexier newer ones :(

this price drop might just make me cave though i really have no other justification for it..

hmmm maybe one day my main XL could break down on me... THEN What??? yeah i might have to grab one now

[vall03]

I guess Im the only who will say this but I seriously prefer how DS games look on 3DS than on DSi. Played Devil Survivor 2, Disgaea, even Pokemon Black/White and I personally think that they look shit on DSi compared to the 3DS.

[Sindou_Hikaru20]

Great, now cut the price of Wii to 99$ and everything is fine ^^

[walking fiend]

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.

I am betting, though, that there are A LOT in the market who will buy it regardless

[Davidion]

It's indeed awesome for that. Best D-pad on any DS IMO. I've played so much TGM on it though that the plastic around the D-pad has become shiny :D

:o

[da_stabbah]

Question for those who own an XL, I bought one at launch (burgundy model) but I had to return it due to the lower brightness (contrast?) of the top screen. Was that ever addressed in the later models? At first I thought it was just my unit but the store model had the same issue. I have not looked into the XL since. With the price drop should I take a chance again?
Let me know

[The Boat]

I need to track down the Mario one down, freaking love it.

[daCuk]

can we also expect a price drop for the Wii?

I think E3 will be the moment to announce Wii @ $99

[hardcastlemccormick]

It's indeed awesome for that. Best D-pad on any DS IMO. I've played so much TGM on it though that the plastic around the D-pad has become shiny :D

What is TGM?

I guess Im the only who will say this but I seriously prefer how DS games look on 3DS than on DSi. Played Devil Survivor 2, Disgaea, even Pokemon Black/White and I personally think that they look shit on DSi compared to the 3DS.

Yes, you will be in a very small minority there.

I think E3 will be the moment to announce Wii @ $99

Nah, next holiday around Black Friday.

[flyinpiranha]

I wish I would have never traded in my DSi XL for the 3DS. I ended up selling the 3DS a couple months after.

$130 is still too steep though for an older system.

[Curufinwe]

We got my wife's parents a Wii last Black Friday from Walmart for $100. One of those blue ones.

[faridmon]

I bought my DSi few months back. I don't think I am going for XL anytime soon. Too late Nintedndo.

[Verelios]

$130 is way too pricy for me. I bought my 3DS at $40 more with a game (zelda bundle).

I'll just keep on using my trusty little phat for my DS games.

[synt4x]

What is TGM?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwC544Z37qo

There's a homebrew port for the DS. I couldn't find the homepage anymore though, but here's a rapidshare download. http://www.filestube.com/d1d560531a2...-20080815.html

[Supermanisdead]

Yeah, friends are for chumps!

You try trading tons of Pokemon with the DS's trade system!

[jbueno]

Hah, and I just got a DSi XL last month for full price. Oh well, it is totally worth it. I might even get a regular DSi at that price though.

[hardcastlemccormick]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwC544Z37qo

Wow.

[inner-G]

Good enough for me to jump on a XL, just because I don't have one yet.

Indeed.

The screen size is night and day.

*edit: I quoted the wrong post, lol

[djplaeskool]

The DSi was the first DS revision that was region-locked right?

[inner-G]

The DSi was the first DS revision that was region-locked right?

I believe that is just for downloadables and import carts are still ok.

[jono51]

Will there be a price drop in the UK too? XL's are ~£140 on amazon :S

[kurahador]

sweet...going to get DSi XL now.

should make the wait for 3DS redesign bearable.

[Dacvak]

Man, I really want a dsi xl...think I could get a used one for $100 now?

[synt4x]

Wow.

Yeah that dude is fucking sick. It doesn't move nearly as fast when I play it. It is pretty fast though. Especially after lvl 400. I can only get to around level 800+. After 900 it's waaay too fast for me still.

[djSyndrome]

I believe that is just for downloadables and import carts are still ok.

Games that are DSi-enhanced are also region locked (Pokemon B/W come to mind).

[VOOK]

*smh*

[Dacvak]

Does anyone have a list of available colors? Did they ever make a lime green XL?

[Khold]

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/mPsk8.png[IMG] *smh*

What? I don't see it? Is that an XL next to the 99? I've never owned either.

Edit: Link in post below me indicates "yes". lol

[djSyndrome]

Does anyone have a list of available colors? Did they ever make a lime green XL?

Don't believe it ever came out in NA. Our choices are here.

EDIT: forgot about the holiday bundle

[Dacvak]

Don't believe it ever came out in NA. Our choices are here.

Anyone know how that pink one looks IRL?

[smr00]

Think I'll finally pick up a DSi XL. Can't believe I'm still rocking the DS Fat.

This.

I have been waiting for a $100-130 price tag on that XL, don't have a 3DS and still don't want one but i would love to play my shelves full of DS games on a big screen.

[synt4x]

This. I have been waiting for a $100-130 price tag on that XL, don't have a 3DS and still don't want one but i would love to play my shelves full of DS games on a big screen.

If you only have a DS Phat you're going to be blown away by the XL. At least I was. I can't even play on the Phat anymore because the screens just suck in comparison.

[nintendors]

So people buying Pokemon B&W2 will think like this:
- Buy 170$ 3DS with this game at ~220$

- Buy 130$ DSxl with this game at ~170$ (why not just buy the "DS3D?"

- Buy 100$ DSi with this game~ 140$ (why not just add 30$ and buy "DS3"?

This might MIGHT (with capital letters) benfit the 3DS ,,,

EDIT: Wait guys how much does pokemon games cost again ?? I thought its 39.99$ ?? ~_~

[Winnie the Pimp]

Don't believe it ever came out in NA. Our choices are here. EDIT: forgot about the holiday bundle

damn that sucks

so you guys never got these bad boys in NA?

http://www.nintendo.de/NOE/de_DE/sys...-xl-15527.html

not sure if the link shows em unless you click on colors but the yellow and green ones are awesome!!

[Sagitario]

Already got 2 Mario 25th Anniversary XLs, but kind of want a DSi for the size factor.
I don't need one, but it is kinda tempting :P

[dreamer3kx]

My ds lites touch screen is not functioning properly anymore I know I can repair it myself but man I think I might get a XL.

[DidntKnowJack]

Think it should be a little cheaper, but the XL is a fantastic DS. If I didn't already have one I'd be all over this deal.

[Gravijah]

dsi xl screens are amazing. i need a 3ds xl. :/

So people buying Pokemon B&W2 will think like this: - Buy 170$ 3DS with this game at ~220$ - Buy 130$ DSxl with this game at ~170$ (why not just buy the "DS3D?" - Buy 100$ DSi with this game~ 140$ (why not just add 30$ and buy "DS3"? This might MIGHT (with capital letters) benfit the 3DS ,,, EDIT: Wait guys how much does pokemon games cost again ?? I thought its 39.99$ ?? ~_~

$34.99 for everything but HGSS, which came with pokewalkers and bumped the price up to $40.

[TheFLYINGManga_Ka]

I would have gotten a DSiXL for $100.

Maybe next year.

[Ogedai_Khan]

I saw Lites for $99 at Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart and Zellers, so you're wrong. EB Games Canada =/= Canadian Retailers

Wait... so Canada gets the price drop now? No more waiting for May 20? Very awesome if this is the case.

[dark10x]

I recently grabbed an XL for $80 and, man, was it worth it. I'm ready to proclaim the DSi XL as the single greatest piece of Nintendo handheld hardware to date. It's absolutely beautiful and just perfectly designed. The Nintendo 3DS looks like even more of a disaster in comparison with all of its weird lines, bulges, and other strange design points.

Honestly, outside of maybe PS Vita, I'd argue that the DSi XL is the best looking handheld game system ever made. Now, of course, it IS bulky as the name implies (even larger than a Vita), but it's worth it for the beautiful design and massive screens. The screens are just perfect for any pixel art games.

Honestly, with its size, I would have loved to have seen the GBA slot kept in place with, perhaps, original Gameboy support as well. The unit is large enough that those carts could be used without sticking too far out and it would have been neat to have all of those games available on such a massive screen.

[Sagitario]

^ You almost made me want to get a 3rd XL :P