is it worth buying i might go get one today
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I think this is a good summary. I didn't have a DS, so I got a DSi XL. The bigger screen is beautiful, and I already have a GBA so I didn't need the GBA slot in the DS Lite. I wouldn't get an XL if you have a Lite or DSi, but otherwise I would say definitely. The 3DS doesn't have a release date yet, and will most likely cost over $200. Personally, I won;t get it until it has been out at least a year.You have a original ds yes. Ds lite maybe. dsi no. I own a dsi xl I got it the day it came out and love it.
dunl12496
Although it has a bigger screen, the resolution is the same as a regular DSi.
I just traded in my original DS for a DSi and I'm loving it :)
I bought the XL on launch day and absolutely love it. It's my first DS and honestly I don't think I could play on the smaller screens now if I had to. But buying it really depends on your situation. As someone mentioned:
DS Phat: Yes, it's worth the upgrade
DS lite: mmm, your call. If you use the gba slot then I say you shouldn't upgrade.
DSi: If you're happy with your DSi, then don't upgrade.
No DS: For sure, go ahead and get one, it's worth it!
In the end it's up to you. I can tell you though that the screen is beautiful and great to look at =D
I'll agree with your assessment, but I'd also add that if you play games primarily on your DS and you have disposable income then it would be worth an upgrade no matter which DS you had. Nearly double sized screens and louder sound almost make it feel like an all new system, and the worries about increased screen size muddying up the picture is hogwash. I've tested most of my son's DS collection on my new XL and they greatly benefit from the larger screens, its no contest. Mario Kart, a game I heard looked blocky on the XL screens actually looked and played gorgeously on the XL. SO yeah imho I think the upgrade is worth it especially if you game alot on the DS.I bought the XL on launch day and absolutely love it. It's my first DS and honestly I don't think I could play on the smaller screens now if I had to. But buying it really depends on your situation. As someone mentioned:
DS Phat: Yes, it's worth the upgrade
DS lite: mmm, your call. If you use the gba slot then I say you shouldn't upgrade.
DSi: If you're happy with your DSi, then don't upgrade.
No DS: For sure, go ahead and get one, it's worth it!
In the end it's up to you. I can tell you though that the screen is beautiful and great to look at =D
Foxh0und666
If you have or phat or even a lite I say upgrading is a must. I upgraded from a phat to XL and it is incredible! One thing not mentioned a lot is the sound quality. The speakers are the loudest of any DS and easily rival a laptop in sound quality. Get an XL you wont regret it.
04-05-2010
I had a DSi and sold it so I could get the XL. No regrets at all. As an adult gamer, I do a lot of puzzle and word type of games, and the XL is much friendlier to my eyes.
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