Nintendo, one of the best-recognized leaders in the gaming industry, recently released the latest addition to their family of personal gaming systems, the DSi XL. In many ways, the DSi XL is similar to the Nintendo DSi, with the same built-in wireless capabilities, microphone, cameras, and touch-sensitive lower screen. However, the DSi XL boasts a screen size of 4.2 inches -- 93% larger than the ones found on the DS Lite.
Not intended to replace the DSi, the DSi XL offers the same display resolution, despite its larger size. This gives the XL screen a tendency to appear slightly "soft-edged" or even a bit blocky. Rumor has it that both the DSi and the DSi XL will remain on the market for the foreseeable future, thus giving the consumer a choice between the larger and smaller screen formats.
However, the extra screen size can offer a significant advantage when playing certain games. It's much easier to read on-screen text, for instance. Nevertheless, in many other respects, the DSi XL is very similar to the DSi. The camera function comes with some basic editing and sharing options, allowing you to distort or add an effect to your shot before uploading it to Facebook, for example. You can also record, edit and playback audio. An SD memory slot allows for pictures and recordings to be transferred to a computer. You can also use the system as a rudimentary music player by storing tracks on the memory card. Connect to the internet and you can play certain games online or use the DSi shop to obtain downloadable games.
In addition to the regular DSi features, however, the XL model has a few other things up its sleeve, including a larger pen-like stylus, which can be more comfortable to hold for long periods than the older model. The device also comes with some additional software built in: a web browser and three games.
The unit is considerably larger than its predecessors, but the DSi XL is clearly aimed at more mature users who are perhaps not as concerned with portability. To reflect this, the device is available in two rather grown-up colors: Burgundy and Bronze.
We wouldn't go so far as to say that the DSi XL is the definitive winner in Nintendo's handheld gaming family, but the larger screens certainly make it an attractive alternative. And with a price point only about $20 higher than the original DSi, it's affordable too.
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