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Update: Nintendo DSi XL

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Listed below are my post details that I provided when the Nintendo
XL release was first announced.

I assigned TechBoy (my tween son) the job of taking the Nintendo DSi
XL on a test run. He has a way with words(short and to the point) so I
asked him for a sentence that I could use on my blog.

TechBoy’s Take: “Have you ever herd about the DSi XL? Its
the latest Nintendo system since the DSi. What I like about the DSi XL
is it has a larger screen, when you go back to using the regular
DSI it fells like playing on a cell phone.”

He enjoys playing on the larger screen, using the photo/sound
manipulation tools and the camera. Overall – there is not going back for
TechBoy – he now only uses the Nintendo DSi XL. But that is good news
for his 7yr old brother – who was the lucky one to get his Nintendo DSi.
And TechBoy’s brother is very happy to finally have the DSi – so all is
good in the TechFamily house!

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Nintendo DSi XL™ 

Nintendo DSi XL™ features
listed from the press release:

  • 4.2-inch screens – 93
    percent larger then the Nintendo DS™ Lite system screens (improved wider
    viewing angle)
  • Colors are Burgundy and Bronze, including a matt finish
  • 2 cameras
  • Photo-and sound-manipulation tools
  • Larger pen-like
    stylus
  • Parental controls that let adults manage the digital content their
    children can access
  • The press
    release states    : “With a broadband Internet
    connection, you can also upload photos directly to Facebook to share
    with friends or access downloadable Nintendo DSiWare™ games via the
    Nintendo DSi Shop.” Two free applications: the Nintendo DSi Browser and
    Flipnote
    Studio™ are also included.

The release date was March 28 and the suggested retail price is
$189.99.

Website: Nintendo DSi  XL

Disclosure:
I was provided with a Nintendo DSi XL for long term review use.

 

Soon To Be Released Nintendo Dsi XL and Just Announced 3DS

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Two exciting new announcements for mobile gamers are Nintendo’s soon to be released Nintendo Dsi XL and the just announced Nintendo 3DS. I have not tried either of them, but the new features are sure to get little and big gamers very excited, especially for those that want bigger screens and input devices or  a 3D mobile gaming experience.

Nintendo DSi XL™ 

Nintendo DSi XL™ features listed from the press release:

  • 4.2-inch screens – 93
    percent larger then the Nintendo DS™ Lite system screens (improved wider viewing angle)
  • Colors are Burgundy and Bronze, including a matt finish
  • 2 cameras
  • Photo-and sound-manipulation tools
  • Larger pen-like
    stylus
  • Parental controls that let adults manage the digital content their
    children can access
  • The press release states: “With a broadband Internet
    connection, you can also upload photos directly to Facebook to share
    with friends or access downloadable Nintendo DSiWare™ games via the
    Nintendo DSi Shop.” Two free applications: the Nintendo DSi Browser and Flipnote
    Studio™ are also included.

The release date is set as March 28 and the suggested retail price is $189.99.

In honor of the celebration, Nintendo has a “What would you
like 93% bigger?” application on Facebook® Platform at http://apps.facebook.com/ninetythree-percent and their Twitter profile: @NintendoAmerica .  I have a feeling gals may answer that question differently then guys…

Website: Nintendo DSi XL

Nintendo 3DS:

On Engadget today I saw an announcement that they caught in press release from Japan: “Nintendo has just slipped out a press release in Japan informing the
world that all-new 3D-capable portable hardware is coming, with a full
unveiling set for E3 2010 this June. Tentatively titled the 3DS, this glasses-free
3D wonder is pitched as the successor to both the DS and DSi, and will use a
“compatible cart” that should ensure backwards compatibility with your
vast library of favorites from the older consoles. Nintendo expects to
launch the 3DS into retail “during the fiscal year ending March 2011.”CLICK OVER to Engadget to see pictures and more details.

3D gaming without the glasses sounds like a good fit for on the go gaming.

Disclosure: This is not a paid post, it is information from press releases and other tech sites.

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