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ITreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The newly expanded DSi is clearly targeted at older users with its sober colours, much larger screen, fatter stylus and wider viewing angle, but even youngsters won't mind the extra bulk in exchange for a bigger and brighter playing surface.

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Apr 07, 2010

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Engadget‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Nintendo DSi XL is a solid handheld; without a doubt, one of the most solid Nintendo's ever offered. But at $190, we're not sure exactly who the system is for. If you've already got a DSi (or even a Lite) it's not a worthwhile upgrade; for every point in its favor, there's a trade-off. We'd recommend it as a fantastic first DS, if the stereoscopic 3DS wasn't just around the corner. For those looking for the latest and greatest, it's an interesting choice, but though portable, it's far too big a bulge in the pants pocket to show off without embarrassment.

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Mar 26, 2010

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CrunchGear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Nintendo’s new DSi XL is aimed squarely at the older generation of casual gamers. People that appreciate something that’s a little easier to read. I’d just suggest that you check one out at your local game shoppe first to be sure that the size won’t be an issue.

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Mar 30, 2010

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SlashGear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

This new model bridges the gap between now and the true next-gen Nintendo handheld, filling a niche certainly but leaving us still more excited about what’s to come.

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Mar 30, 2010

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The DSi XL is the best way to play Mario and Zelda and Metroid on the bus to work to date, which effectively makes it the best handheld console yet developed. Plus the bigger screen means that we would actually consider using the DSi XL as an electronic reader and, occasionally, as a portable web browser.

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Mar 05, 2010

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Should you buy the Nintendo DSi XL? Probably not, if you already own an original DS, DS Lite, or DSi. Not unless you have trouble making things out on any of those models' screens. Is Nintendo targeting the XL at a market - an older and/or visually challenged demographic - no one's tapped yet? Maybe. If so, it's a fantastic idea, but someone really ought to notify the company's marketing department.

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Mar 30, 2010

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

At the end of the day, the DSi XL is exactly the same as the DSi, so unless you're desperate for more touch-screen real estate, or your vision is impaired, we can't recommend a purchase over the original DSi.

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Mar 24, 2010

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SlashGear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

It’s the DSi on steroids, the portable console for the poorly sighted, for your grandparents, for anyone with big hands and big pockets. On sale in Japan for several months now, the Nintendo DSi XL has only just arrived on North American shores. Not so much a replacement, then, for the DSi as its chubbier sibling.

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Mar 30, 2010

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Digital Trends‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Nintendo’s blown-up DSi XL offers a more immersive experience, but may not be worth the upgrade for existing DS owners.

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Mar 25, 2010

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