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Will you be getting a Dsi XL?

Yes, day one! 31 21.68%
 
Yes, when it gets a pricedrop 10 6.99%
 
Yes, when more colours come out 9 6.29%
 
Maybe, one day... 31 21.68%
 
No, my old DS/DSL/DSi is fine 49 34.27%
 
No, it's HUGE! I'd prefer a PSP Go! 13 9.09%
 
Total:143
Kenryoku_Maxis on 19 January 2010
dunno001 said:
No, but that's because I seem to skip every other iteration of Nintendo's handhelds. I got a Game Boy, but not the Pocket. I got Game Boy Color and Advance, but not the SP or Micro. I got a DS, but not the DSL, and I got a DSi, so it stands to reason that I'll skip the DSiXL. (That, and I'm happy with my DSi.)

This is practically the exact series I have followed when buying the Nintendo Handhelds.  Right up to the current generation with buying the original DS and skipping the DS Lite.  And I was all set up to buying the DSi when it came out as well, fully expecting it to be the final version before their next incarnation, much like the Game Boy Color and GBA SP.  Thankfully however, finances kept me from buying it immediately and the DSi XL was announced.  The double screen enhancement is worth a new model in my opinion, though I realize it must suck for those who already bought a DSi.



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Gnizmo on 19 January 2010
Darc Requiem said:
I'm not sure when I'm picking one up yet, but I'll definitely be getting one. I look forward to XL's larger size. It will allow me to play my DS games without my hands cramping up on me.

What this man said. I have ridiculously large hands. My only concern has been whether or not there will be enough extra handspace for me to justify the purchase. Based on those pictures I am probably going to be satisfied.



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Siko1989 on 19 January 2010

no im happy with my DSi




Naum on 19 January 2010

Not day one but before a pricecut ( like that will happen the first 6 months..not)



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smbu2000 on 19 January 2010

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).




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forest-spirit on 19 January 2010

It's not a day 1 for me, but I'll probably buy one later to get access to DSiWare. I usually use my DS at home so a bigger screen would be great.



Millennium on 19 January 2010

I'd prefer to keep my original DS running for as long as it can. I want my Slot-2.

When I can no longer nurse that along, I might go for the XL, but I don't expect this to happen for quite some time.



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Gnizmo on 19 January 2010
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?



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VTnev27 on 19 January 2010

I'm thinking about picking one up for my mom for her birthday or Mother's Day (if it comes out in the US by then.) She's still playing Dr. Mario on my old Game Boy Color, so it would probably benefit her eye sight to play it on a bigger and brighter screen. There's also a couple of other DSiWare games she'd enjoy.



Gnizmo on 19 January 2010
kowenicki said:
nope, I am nowhere near retirement and my eyes are just fine thanks.....

I envy you people with your normal sized hands sometimes. Small devices fit comfortably in your hands. In contrast, I can palm a basketball. That is hold it with one hand, palm down. Bad eyes are just one reason for wanting the bigger model!



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