DSi now, or DSi XL later?

So I've been thinking about getting a DSi and then I hear that the XL is coming out in 2010, around the first quarter I think. So should I wait for the newer one or stop my suffering of wanting to play all the games I've been dying to play, and just get a DSi now? I've asked several friends and they basically said that the size of the screens aren't really going to change gameplay because I'll be absorbed into whatever I'm doing. Thanks for your help. Oh, and I hope this is in the right area, I haven't posted much.

I truly doubt the new XL is coming out any time soon here in the US.

So if you are from here I recommend: 1. Buying a new DSi if your old one is busted or damaged or you don't have a DS and are looking for a good system. 2. If you already have a lite, and it works fine, you might want to wait a bit.

As my DOD used to say, "don't buy anything the first year it comes out as that is when they find all the bugs!"

Personally, The extra bulk doesn't impress me. It is a fat version of my DSi that I have. I love my DSi Blue. I would recommend it to anybody.

I'll probably just go ahead and buy a DSi then. Though, I'm not too impressed with the colors options, but thats cause I'm picky ;D but thanks again for your help.

I'll probably just go ahead and buy a DSi then. Though, I'm not too impressed with the colors options, but thats cause I'm picky ;D but thanks again for your help.

dark_city_light

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I'll probably just go ahead and buy a DSi then. Though, I'm not too impressed with the colors options, but thats cause I'm picky ;D but thanks again for your help.

hydralisk86

Asking me to wait is like asking me not to eat cookies. The DSi screens are a good size anyways. But then again it all comes up to me doesn't it?

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I'll probably just go ahead and buy a DSi then. Though, I'm not too impressed with the colors options, but thats cause I'm picky ;D but thanks again for your help.

Asking me to wait is like asking me not to eat cookies. The DSi screens are a good size anyways. But then again it all comes up to me doesn't it?

Dude get the DSi

Why would you want a bigger PORTABLE system?

The dsi is better, and you can get it right now.

Yeah, it's really your choice. Neither one of them has any exclusive things that the other doesn't. You just have to choose between having the bigger screens and waiting, or having it now but sticking with the smaller screens.

Looks like you dont own DS lite or the original DS so I think you should get DSi :)

id just get a regualr dsi

I would wait cause this is probably what im doing. I have a working DS now so I'll be fine. An extra inch on the screen is awesome IMO. To the person who asked who wanted a bigger handheld, I do. I play my DS at home most of the time anyway just like other consoles.

Whether or not Nintendo does release the DSi XL in the near future, The gameplay will still be the same. Yeah there will be a bit longer of battery life and bigger stylus and bigger screen, all in all the game play is not going to change. So, would you rather wait and wait, or get the DSi now, and you can start playing the games you been dying to play.

Do you have vision problems?

If yes, wait for the XL. If no, get the DSi.

I'd go Lite just because you can still play GBA games on it, which is my main problem with the DSi, but then again I'm playing a big 'ol clunky grey DS that is older than sin :p

get the dsi, the xl is for people with bad eyesightsFILIPINOMAZTER

I only recently found out about the DSi XL scheduled to come out in the first quarter of next year. I'm not yet sure if I should get a DSi now or wait for the DSi XL a little later.

Some pics to help you decide: http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20091121_330807.html

I don't see the point to have a larger portable system....

Smaller is better, it will more than likely be more money too.

Get the current DSi

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I'll probably just go ahead and buy a DSi then. Though, I'm not too impressed with the colors options, but thats cause I'm picky ;D but thanks again for your help.

hydralisk86

Much bigger screens, but the same resolution? Oh, god I can only imagine the size of the pixels...

Since I can't afford to get a DSi at the moment, I can wait until the XL model comes out, which I think is the model I will be more happy with in the long run.

Get the regular DSi now.

Seriously, what's the difference? They're both pretty big, just go with what you want: More picture, or more portability? This is the real question.Pyro767

so no, "they're both pretty big" is not a valid argument. the XL is obviously way bigger and designed to be used at home.BrunoBRS

What are you talking about, BrunoBuuuuuuurrrrrs? The DSi XL is totally a portable system. It even fits in a pocket!

*dancing* i just got my DSi :D:D:DBrunoBRS

Welcome to the DSi-party, Bruno! :P

So I've been thinking about getting a DSi and then I hear that the XL is coming out in 2010, around the first quarter I think. So should I wait for the newer one or stop my suffering of wanting to play all the games I've been dying to play, and just get a DSi now? I've asked several friends and they basically said that the size of the screens aren't really going to change gameplay because I'll be absorbed into whatever I'm doing. Thanks for your help. Oh, and I hope this is in the right area, I haven't posted much.

dark_city_light

I don't know which to choose as well. Really the XL looks like a brick, and it reminds me of the Xbox 360 power brick i have in my room, and i don't want another! The big screens haven't impressed me, and they don't matter much. Remember the GBC or the original Game Boy, they didn't need big screens to be popular and have fun, the GBA SP screen is big enough for me, and considering the DSi screen is bigger, it should be fine. And besides the DSi XL is 300g, i have a psp slim which weights 200g and it's heavy enough, and the screen, it didn't need to be this big. Anyway have you seen any pictures of the DSi XL, it doesn't look too ergonomic. The DSi reminds me of the good old days of GBA, GBC and GB, in size and style, and i want to relive those glorious days again with the Nintendo DSi. So for me it's between the DSi and DS Lite, but i think i'll get thr DSi.

Hope i helped you.

[QUOTE="FILIPINOMAZTER"]get the dsi, the xl is for people with bad eyesightsBrunoBRS

Don't see why you'd get an XL... Takes up more pocket space, and games will look more pixelated. It really only enhances text readingistuffedsunny

[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"][QUOTE="FILIPINOMAZTER"]get the dsi, the xl is for people with bad eyesightsTriniPlayer

[QUOTE="TriniPlayer"][QUOTE="BrunoBRS"] or people who only play at home and would rather have bigger screens than portability that wont be used.hydralisk86

[QUOTE="hydralisk86"][QUOTE="TriniPlayer"] ExactlyTriniPlayer

im planning on getting it cause i skipped out on dsi.

also i heard it wasnt pixelated either , kotaku did a review of it and they said the screens were gorgious and not blown up graphics.