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Compare DSi XL to DSi console

Compare Nintendo DSi XL Vs. Nintendo DSi

Pocket-size guide: like for like comparison of technical features

DSi XL Nintendo DSi
Battery Life: 13-17 hours / 4-5 hours fully illuminated Battery Life: 9-14 hours / 3-5 hours fully illuminated
Screen Size: 4.2 inch (161 mm) Screen Size: 3.25 inch (137 mm)
Weight: 314g Weight: 214g
Pen Size: 129.3 mm Pen Size: 92 mm
Dimensions W/D/H: 161 x 91 x 21 mm Dimensions W/D/H: 137 x 74 x 18 mm
DSiWare pre-installed: 2 games DSiWare pre-installed: N/A
Release date of OEM hardware: 05/03/2010 Release date of OEM hardware: 03/04/2009

DSi XL has 2 DSiWare games pre-loaded + the DSiWare Web Browser is free to install

  • Dr Kawashima's Brain Training: Arts Edition
  • Dictionary 6 in 1 with Camera Function
  • Nintendo DSi Browser

As you can see there’s a big difference in size between the DSi on top of DSi XL. DSi XL looks a lot less portable, if you want pocket gaming, buy a DSi. The maroon colour (Wine Red) was the other surprise. The release date for the White DSi XL is unconfirmed, although the Dark Brown DSi XL and Wine Red DSi XL can be pre-ordered today for release day on 05/03/2010. Incidentally, the XL is not a replacement for the Nintendo DSi.

Summary: What is the difference between Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL. See also What is the difference between Nintendo DS Lite and Nintendo DSi

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