Will you be getting a Dsi XL?

[smbu2000]

Gnizmo said:

smbu2000 said:
I already have one. I bought a Wine Red DSi LL (XL) on launch day in Japan (as I am in Japan ;-p )

@Gnizmo: The bigger size is much easier on the hands. After using my DS Lite for awhile my hands would start to cramp up a bit, but I've had no problems on the larger LL (XL).

Excellent. How is in on battery life compared to the DSlite though? I am hoping that the minimum settings will get me at least equal time to play, but I know the DSi did not last as long.

Also, is the spacing on the buttons better? I didn't have any issues normally with my thumb, but I would like a bit of extra space in there. I am guessing they kept it the same since it isn't "freakishly large hand" edition, but hey one can hope right?

The battery life of the LL (XL) is better than the DSi, but a little worse than the Lite. Kotaku did a comparison between the Lite/DSi/LL models here:

http://kotaku.com/5392444/how-does-the-dsi-ll-compare-to-the-dsi-and-ds-lite

On the lowest brightness settings it was:

Battery Life
• DSi LL (Lowest Brightness): 13~17 hours
• DSi (Lowest Brightness): 9~14 hours
• DS Lite (Lowest Brightness): 15~19 hours

The button spacing and size are unchanged. That's probably the only thing I wish was better, as the buttons are the same size. It's not a problem for me, but still they had the extra space to work with...bigger is better, right?

@Signalstar: it fits in my pockets just fine, though I usually carry it in a case and put it in my bag when I take it out.

@Auron: It's pretty much a larger DSi (screen size and system size) with slightly better battery life.