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Nintendo DSi LL: Old People Edition
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MomoPufflet
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Umm, holy god, the XL is awesome. I am so glad I didn't listen to the ridiculous hyperbolic posts about it being too huge or too pixelated due to the screen size (which is completely wrong and stupid). It instantly makes the smaller screens unplayable and horrid. The stylus is perfection. You'd think by some of the posts on here that it was the size of a fucking Xbox-- it's actually very compact and sleek. Buy one now.
darkressurection
Banned
All I have to say is that for myself the XL is godlike. Especially since I have been playing a lot of text heavy games lately and really only play DS games at home. AAI:Miles Edgeworth looks especially amazing on the screens.
antiquegamer
Member
dsmoke1986 said:
This is Nintendo we are talking about. I am still shock I can buy digital download games from them...
out0v0rder
Member
give them a call. nintendo answers their phones and will help you out...dsmoke1986 said:
I just bought a DSi XL the other day, knowing full well the 3DS is out within a year.
And I'm real happy with it. The screens are awesome, and I don't get any cramp in my hands unlike with the lite. Playing games on it is superb - even though it's just a bigger form factor, the screens really improve the experience. It'll be great for when I go on holiday and shit.
And when the 3DS does finally come out, I'll just trade in the XL and get (hopefully) a good amount off the new console. Bargain. Just gotta find a copy of Chrono Trigger now.
Woah. What's that console emulating the Super Gameboy on the top right?
And I'm real happy with it. The screens are awesome, and I don't get any cramp in my hands unlike with the lite. Playing games on it is superb - even though it's just a bigger form factor, the screens really improve the experience. It'll be great for when I go on holiday and shit.
And when the 3DS does finally come out, I'll just trade in the XL and get (hopefully) a good amount off the new console. Bargain. Just gotta find a copy of Chrono Trigger now.
krae_man said:I grabbed one too
Woah. What's that console emulating the Super Gameboy on the top right?
dsmoke1986
Member
out0v0rder said:
Good idea, I am going to call them right now.
Starwolf_UK
Member
It is a "Yobo Gameware FC-16 Go". It is actually a portable SNES. It has Super Game Boy compatibility.richisawesome said:
dsmoke1986
Member
They couldn't do dick for me, kept me on hold for 30 minutes to tell me that you can't transfer games between the two...Like no shit...Makes me like my PSPGo even more, I feel like selling the DSi on ebay now...That stuff really pisses me off.
So I've been looking at getting either the DSi or the DSi XL, but I'm completely on the fence as to which one I should get. I absolutely love the DSi XL (saw it in a display for the first time and thought it was gorgeous....unfortunately it was off and I didn't get to see its screens on), but I still can't decide.
If I'm worried about the games looking too pixelated or "blown-up" or something should I stay away from it and just go for the regular DSi? Are there ANY comparison shots anywhere on the Web showing the same image side by side of a DSi vs. DSi XL screenshot?
Help me, GAF
If I'm worried about the games looking too pixelated or "blown-up" or something should I stay away from it and just go for the regular DSi? Are there ANY comparison shots anywhere on the Web showing the same image side by side of a DSi vs. DSi XL screenshot?
Help me, GAF
I'm going to be really unhappy if the DSi XL isn't a stealth way for Nintendo to test consumer reaction to a larger handheld in order to launch the 3DS with gigantic screens. While the screen gain from DS Lite to DSi wasn't very noticable, the XL is a huge leap forward and it would be fairly disappointing to have the next generation of handhelds kick off with higher-resolution screens at a DS Lite or DSi size.
I didn't have a problem with the DSi screen size before, but the difference is that dramatic and that awesome; there's just no going back.
I didn't have a problem with the DSi screen size before, but the difference is that dramatic and that awesome; there's just no going back.
MD1032 said:
I bought one in Japan that looks a lot like this:
http://www.pvi.cc/product/showproduct.php?id=68&lang=en
Hard case with a soft outer, mines in white to match my white LL. I can fit 4 carts, the new stylus and my USB charger in the back pocket.
Pyrokai said:If I'm worried about the games looking too pixelated or "blown-up" or something should I stay away from it and just go for the regular DSi? Are there ANY comparison shots anywhere on the Web showing the same image side by side of a DSi vs. DSi XL screenshot?
Help me, GAF
A few posts above...
MomoPufflet said:
It's about the same size as the original silver DS. It's about a quarter of an inch wider, but isn't as thick and bulky. They weigh roughly the same, but I'd say the XL is slightly lighter. If you carried around a silver DS, the XL is actually slightly easier to lug around. And unlike the silver DS, the XL is all screen, baby.Larsen B said:
My one complaint is that it doesn't do GBA games. It's got plenty of room for a GBA slot and the games would look gorgeous on the XL's screen. I can't complain too much, since I have a GBA, GBA SP, GBA Player, DS, and DS Lite to play my GBA games on.
Wait, does the XL also have a Camera?
Since I have a Phat DS, I'm very tempted to upgrade.
edit: oh shit it does... hmm. I never play DS, but I wonder if an upgrade would make me.
edit: oh who am I kidding it would be a waste of money for me. These pictures are just tempting me too much.
Since I have a Phat DS, I'm very tempted to upgrade.
edit: oh shit it does... hmm. I never play DS, but I wonder if an upgrade would make me.
edit: oh who am I kidding it would be a waste of money for me. These pictures are just tempting me too much.
Toy Soldier
Member
Pyrokai said:
Some folks have already eased your concerns there, but let me jump on the pile: that is not an issue. It's beautiful, no pixelated/distorted look at all.
Check out a GameStop, they've got demo units up that compare it to the DS Lite.
Odious Tea
Member
At first, it felt like the sensation you get when being a little kid in a massive chair. Today, when I picked up my girlfriends Lite to help her beat down some Elite Four, it felt SO incredibly tiny. Difficult to express.
Definitely love the Extra Large, though.
Definitely love the Extra Large, though.
RobbieNick
Junior Member
Grrrr. I already have a DSi and don't need this. But...the screen is so huge! And the buttons on the DSi are so tiny for my large hands. The tip of my thumb can cover all 4.
GAF, is it worth trading up? I'll lose my few DSiWare game I have, but the only one worth a damn is Art Stlye: Pictobits.
GAF, is it worth trading up? I'll lose my few DSiWare game I have, but the only one worth a damn is Art Stlye: Pictobits.
I posted some pics in the April purchases thread, but guess they belong here really.
My HORI Compact Pouch arrived from Renchi.com. It has room for the XL, large stylus, and four cards. There's no belt loop or anything on the underside, unlike its DSL/DSi variants, which suits me just fine as I never used them. Normal excellent HORI quality. I've since applied my HORI screen protectors, too.
My HORI Compact Pouch arrived from Renchi.com. It has room for the XL, large stylus, and four cards. There's no belt loop or anything on the underside, unlike its DSL/DSi variants, which suits me just fine as I never used them. Normal excellent HORI quality. I've since applied my HORI screen protectors, too.
RetroEd said:I posted some pics in the April purchases thread, but guess they belong here really.
My HORI Compact Pouch arrived from Renchi.com. It has room for the XL, large stylus, and four cards. There's no belt loop or anything on the underside, unlike its DSL/DSi variants, which suits me just fine as I never used them. Normal excellent HORI quality. I've since applied my HORI screen protectors, too.
http://i40.tinypic.com/2r5xb87.jpg[img]
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*sigh* I really can't justify buying another DS, but this black/grey one just looks so tempting :lol
RobbieNick
Junior Member
jlevel13 said:
In that case, I'll just keep what I got till the 3DS. I can't justify trading in the old one and paying upwards of $100 just to upgrade.
Android18a
Member
*Sees all the gorgeous pics*
*umms and arrrs because of already having a Phat, lite and DSi*
...
*checks bank balance*
*umms and arrrs because of already having a Phat, lite and DSi*
...
*checks bank balance*
It's supposed to be a good bit longer than the normal DSi battery life, which is part of why I got it.Calantus said:
I've only had it for a few days and haven't really tested it, but yesterday I was playing DSiWare games on max brightness for about three and a half hours and the battery indicator was only down 1/4th when I stopped.
I'll have to try something more hardware-intensive next time.
Outtrigger888
Member
Calantus said:
My girlfriend has put 12 hours into kingdom hearts and her battery indicator is still blue, the game doesnt have much touch screen stuff, but still impressed otherwise
Crazymoogle
Member
B.K. said:
The XL has a higher capacity battery (I think 1050mAh vs. 840mAh?) but two bigger screens to drive. So the difference is a wash but it should be better or worse depending on brightness settings.