New larger Nintendo DSi LL has 4.2″ screens
Nintendo’s new DSi LL seems to be nothing more than an oversized DSi.
At first there was the original Nintendo DS, which was followed later on by the DS Lite, which reduced the overall bulkiness of the system substantially. Then the DSi was released, which removed the GBA slot and added two cameras, among other things. Now we have confimation that Nintendo has validated yet another DS variant called the DSi LL (DSi XL in Europe,) which appears to be nothing more than a supersized DSi. It will be released in Japan on the 21st of November for ¥20,000, roughly $220 USD. (Really Nintendo, I think its time to stop pushing people to purchase a new DS every few months.)
Anyway, the DSi LL is slightly thicker than the 18.9mm DSi at 21.2mm, but still thinner than the 21.5mm DS Lite. With the obvious height and width changes brings a pair of 4.2″ screens (compared to the 3.25″ and 3.0″ for DSi and DS Lite respectively.) This should improve usability a tad and bring the console another step closer to being as big as one of those MIDs. Larger touchscreens are easier to use, besides. Battery life is on par with the DS Lite, with 4-5 hours on maximum brightness/intensity or 13-17 hours with the display on the lowest settings, which might come as a slight surprise for some.
You can pick from the dark brown, burgundy and natural white colours. Canadian and US availability is unknown so far, but we should see the console hitting stores by the holidays. One question I would like to ask you guys is, would you replace your current DSi or DS Lite (or even original DS) for the DSi LL? I know I wouldn’t. There doesn’t seem to be much point of buying this console other than the larger screen size.
*Edit: The DSi LL will be known as the DSi XL in North America, and it will be released sometime in Q1 of 2010.
To me this just seems like another marketing ploy used to draw people into buying the latest version of electronics à la Gameboy Micro. It barely differs from the DSi itself and offers very little in return. Larger screen size is hardly a reason to “update” your software.
When the DSi came out I didn’t bother buying it, it seemed to be another scheme to get your money. Now Nintendo releases another version of it to make a pass at your wallet. The only advantage I could see is if you were a senior and had poor eyesight.
I’m sticking with my DS Lite, and I will until it either breaks (doubtful) or Nintendo stops making games for it.
Seems like they are following Apple’s marketing strategy… create a demand, have small batches, and then onto the next model/version ;)
Poor people of today’s world!!!
Hey……wake up!!!
This is just another way of create a NON-Existing need for a bunch stupid people that are running a technological race.
C’mon, who needs a new game device every six months?
Is not enough with a: new PS3, a PSP(another stupid idea, because you can not play your old UMD disc on it), a new WII controller.Despite the millions of new digital cameras that come out every week.
Meanwhile, in AFRICA, millions are starving for a plate of rice and a glass of drinkable water..
So, it is still fair to ask to the Lord for his Blessings?
%$#*?*@#$ northamerican society!!!
I for one will not be buy that waste of space