This is the first screening for the Nintendo DSi XL (or LL as it’s known in Japan) from the larger hand-held. The good thing is that it gives you a good idea of both the size of the screen and the extra large prodding stick – or stylus as they call it.
As you may recall – the target market are those that are not as nimble or well sighted as they used to be.
No! Not me! (yet).
Also on the vid is a shot of all the mellow colours that it will be coming in.
Launched at a Nintendo press event in Tokyo, the Nintendo DSi LL will instantly be applauded by the eye-strained and Brain Training lovers that, by all accounts, tend to be a little older than the average gamer.
The larger screen will no doubt be handy for internet browsing and the larger font will be equally handy for reading track names on the music player.
The DSi LL has a peeper-kind 4.2 inch screen which is a full 93% increase over the DS Lite’s screen size – Just check all the comparisons below
According to Nintendo, this has been done to oblige the the request of customers.
My more cynical side suggests perhaps spreadsheets, accountants and shareholders may have a hand in this as Christmas is just around the corner.
I could be wrong – it has been known.
The DSi LL will arrive bundled with two touch pens: one shorter and one longer touch pen (129.3mm), along with three DSiWare titles pre-installed – two brain training games (one for humanities, the other for sciences) and DS Easy Dictionary.
When it drops in Japan on November 21st you get a choice of 3 colours: dark brown, wine red and natural white.
As for seeing one in the UK in time for the festive season; I wouldn’t get your hopes up.
Perhaps when Santa comes over see if he can swoop past Japan after delivering in the States.
The Christmas battle has commenced and Nintendo gaffer, Reggie Fils–Aime, has thrown of his gloves and slapped the Sony PSPgo firmly across the chops.
Reggie is known for telling it like he sees it – while he was having a go at the go he also took a quick swipe at the iPod Touch.
The PSPgo has [...]
Here’s a tasty looking Tosh.
Nope – it’s not Toshiba’s answer to the Nintendo DSi but a twin-screened mobile phone!
Say hi to the Toshiba K02 that slipped from under its covers at CEATAC in Japan this week.
Replacing the boring old QWERTY board appears to be another 3.5 inch touchscreen to match the other 3.5 inch touchscreen [...]
Nintendo have announced the KURO Wii – Kuro meaning black in Japanese of course.
This is great as white doesn’t exactly match my decor being an old goth
As well as giving the console the noir touch, the Wiimote, nunchuck and a classic controller will also be available in black.
Nintendo have also taken [...]
For those of you unaware of WiiWare.
It was launched last year and enables developers to create original titles that can then be accessed and downloaded through Nintendo’s Wii Shop Channel.
Following the launch of the Nintendo DSi last week, users can now download fresh new DSiWare games directly to their new machines and store them on [...]
If you’ve joined the 100,000 others that have also purchased a Nintendo DSi you’re gonna want to keep it and the cartridges in tip-top condition.
BLAZE have launched the new Automated Cartridge & slot cleaner for the Nintendo DSi and DS Lite consoles to take care of half of it.
The new BLAZE battery powered cleaner ensures [...]
The long wait for your Nintendo DSi is almost over people!
Tomorrow, Friday April 3rd, will see the release of the third edition of Nintendo’s handheld console, the DSi.
The gaming machine packs two cameras, one facing inside and one on the outside.
These detect motion, which means you can now control games via hand and head movements, and can also be [...]
The Games Developers Conference over in the US of A has unveiled a new control for the Xbox360 (not the blue one!) and a new stylus for the Nintendo DS’s.
First up is the Performance Designed Products ‘Gametrak Freedom’ for the Xbox360.
The controller uses ultrasonic 3D motion sensing technology and is made up of a base [...]
I read the US release dates yesterday and held off until I heard something more relevant and closer to home.
Now, finally, the Nintendo DSi has been given an official European release date, and it’s out here before the US!
The Nintendo DSi is being released across Europe on Friday April 3, and although the DSi has [...]
DS.IGN says that the Nintendo DSi, you know – the one with a bigger screen and camera, should be hitting the good ol’ US of A on April 4th -even more excitingly it could hit the UK at the same time!
As for the price; it sounds like it will cost around 50 bucks more than [...]
By rebranding “Wii Points” into “Nintendo Points” you would think that this was to become an overarching account system between the Wii and the upcoming DSi.
But that is where you become disappointed to learn that the company’s new Nintendo Points won’t be transferable between the two consoles.
Instead, when you buy a points card (available in [...]
Engadget have revealed Nintendo’s latest pocket pleaser.
The new Nintendo DSi will still retain both touch screens, although both displays have had an increase in size to 3.25″ from its original 3″.
Everyone will appreciate a combined extra half-inch.
In addition to the screenage the DSi has slimmed down by 12% compared to its predecessor, partly due to the omission [...]
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