DSi XL dated for Q1 2010 release, Nintendo confirms

by Griffin McElroy { Oct 29th 2009 at 4:30PM }

Not only will the first few months of 2010 play host to the release dates of a squadron of delayed aught-nine blockbusters, it's also when we can expect to see the recently announced, seriously embiggened DSi XL hit North American and European store shelves. According to a Nintendo spokesperson, the new model of the handheld will be released stateside (and ... union-side?) in the first quarter of 2010.

That just leaves us with one final, appropriately oversized question: How much is it going to cost? Don't get us wrong, we love the idea of buying a bigger version of a smaller version of a smaller version of an originally bulky handheld -- but based on the sheer number of titles we'll be buying in the dawn of next year, we're probably going to be kinda strapped.

Tags: dsi, dsi-xl, europe, nintendo, nintendo-dsi-xl, north-america, q1-2010, release-date

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Apollo @ Oct 29th 2009 4:31PM

I think the bigger question is:

Where am I going to stuff that GIGANTIC stylus?!?!?! 0_o

Orion @ Oct 29th 2009 4:33PM

I was wondering that too. You'd think with the device being so big there's be a slot for it ( as there's more empty space in the case), but I don't see one.

Autobot (Now with Vitamin D)! @ Oct 29th 2009 4:40PM

It better double as a pen or I'm gonna be pissed.

Orion @ Oct 29th 2009 4:43PM

Knowing me I'd probably accidentally write with the ink tip on the screen by accident if they did that.

DBuck_Eye @ Oct 29th 2009 4:44PM

I know one place where you can shove it...

...the holder built into the DSi XL. But if there isn't one, you're "fucked."

Stix Remix @ Oct 29th 2009 4:50PM

It has both a small stylus (that slides into the case) as well as the larger, more pen-like one.

So most likely, the larger one has no storage space on the DSi XL itself.

Shadowfax (PSN: u2fan4894) @ Oct 29th 2009 4:57PM

*immature snicker

Ryoga Vee @ Oct 29th 2009 5:16PM

That's what she said!

Brysonial the Bison @ Oct 29th 2009 6:09PM

I bought a dsi and I have to say its not a bad idea to make a big one, but i still think i'd rather have a smaller one because that thing is pretty big and probably wouldn't be able to even fit in my pocket anymore. :(

Brodo @ Oct 29th 2009 6:24PM

Personally, I am waiting for one the size of a laptop.
It will have huge friggen buttons that you have to punch and it will come with a metre stick as a stylus

jak33 @ Oct 30th 2009 12:27AM

make DS-->make smaller-->add cameras-->make big again

...wtf?

Ridgecity @ Nov 5th 2009 1:39AM

you can carry it in your ear. Make's you look like you are ready to write some formulas.

Orion @ Oct 29th 2009 4:32PM

Between this and the PSP 4000 news (and PSP2 news) this is getting very annoying, very fast. Enough already. I know they're not making us buy this stuff, but I'm really hating this whole Appleish mentality of releasing new hardware every year (or less).

Uncontrol @ Oct 29th 2009 4:35PM

It's just the DSi but bigger. What are you complaining about?

Mr Khan @ Oct 29th 2009 4:39PM

I understand your mentality, and can sympathize, though i find this case much more forgiveable because it's not meant to be an "upgrade" at all, merely an alternative, specifically targeted at one demographic.

Orion @ Oct 29th 2009 4:40PM

And a Lite is just a DS but smaller, and a DSi is just a DS Lite with two cameras and no GBA slot, and a ... ugh, I could go on. Don't even get me started with the PSP-*000's. They don't even look different. Now we can't even have a handheld out for a month before we hear of the next iteration. So that's what I'm pissed off about. I'm sick of companies selling me "the latest and greatest" without sticking by it for more than a year before replacing it.

I guess I'm old fashioned and remember a better day when handhelds were around for several years without any changes to them as there was no need. A handheld shouldn't have 4+ versions of itself in so little time.

NitroMikeo @ Oct 29th 2009 4:47PM

Apart from the fact they aren't not supporting the older models. Its not like the DSi plays different games. You don't HAVE to upgrade either, same with the PSP1000, loads of people actually prefer it. I know you feel like your being screwed over by the company, but they are just trying to sell more, and make what they are selling a bit more appealing to the customer. Also if this is how you feel about games consoles, then don't ever buy a car. :P

Ryoga Vee @ Oct 29th 2009 5:20PM

I stuck with the PSP 1000
Never had a problem with it. Still play it today.

Darth Bradwart, Dark Lord of the Sith @ Oct 29th 2009 5:31PM

At least those older units run the newest software. Apple royally screwed first-gen Touch owners by not enabling most of the devices features, then by blocking us from downloading an ever-increasing number of apps. Even though the Touch's HW is superior to the oldest iPhone.

Morisato @ Oct 30th 2009 7:18AM

Sounds like you get pissed when they announce a new color too. This is just a DSi but bigger... nothing else is different. Do you honestly buy a new DS when they release a new color?

B3astofthe3ast @ Oct 29th 2009 4:34PM

I'm just gonna wait for that Tegra powered DS/Gameboy.

Mr Khan @ Oct 29th 2009 4:38PM

You may be waiting a bit, as that likely doesn't exist. No way is Nintendo letting their contractors leak information like that, not at least until well after the product has been finalized.

Old Professor Zertoss @ Oct 29th 2009 4:35PM

Perfect birthday gift.

DeepFriedSushi @ Oct 29th 2009 4:36PM

its for the elderly which have trouble with their vision.

Duke @ Oct 29th 2009 5:40PM

Huh? Can't hear ya sonny... wish they made a louder game machine thingy for me.

Draco @ Oct 29th 2009 10:46PM

Yeah I can understand that, my dad is in his 50's loves RPG's and I have a few on DS, but he can't see em clearly because the screen is too small... if they made a netbook sized machine it would probably sell to people like him.

I wouldnt buy it cause the resolution would suck, but I also wouldnt be their target audience.

Giant_Gamer @ Oct 29th 2009 10:57PM

It's also for gamers with bigger hands, pockets and Wallets.

But this is what I asked for a larger scale DSi. (too bad the name stinks) I never thought they would do something this great. (I feel like a Windows 7 commercial.) I will probably save up for the DSi 3XLT and Golden Sun DS. (3XLT is the size of my shirts... 3X=three extra large, L=Extra Long, T=Extra Tall)

I'm not Giant_Gamer in name only. Now please give me 1.2x scale Wii motes & accessories, So I can play my Wii for more than 30 minutes at a time.

It's a sign of bigger things to come?
G_G

SharinganEdward @ Nov 3rd 2009 3:33PM

So they are willing to change the design of a system for the elderly only...

...and yet we have friend codes

Josh @ Oct 29th 2009 4:42PM

Cool.

ecco6t9 @ Oct 29th 2009 4:42PM

But the Red Wine color is bad ass.

DBuck_Eye @ Oct 29th 2009 4:42PM

"seriously embiggened DSi XL."
Maybe it's just me, but something about that sentence doesn't seem cromulent.

Sam the Deaf @ Oct 29th 2009 4:45PM

I'll wait for new next DSi, size as netbook. kekeke

carlosnguyen @ Oct 29th 2009 4:52PM

haven't bought a ds since the phat one might pick this up next year.

INNUENDO 64 @ Oct 29th 2009 4:54PM

I'm glad ive been holding out on a dsi now, but im still afraid of buying an XL and then having them announce the DSi XL T HD BBQ: Pokemon Special Edition (T for tegra) a week later

Kiros @ Oct 29th 2009 4:56PM

No thanks Nintendo, I'll wait until the DSi LL2iX. Bigger yet smaller and no DS port and all download based with cloud computing and the whole system is a screen.

Kenny @ Oct 29th 2009 11:02PM

Don't talk like that, you're making me sick.

False @ Oct 29th 2009 4:58PM

I remember when the DS Lite came out and its selling point was that it was SMALLER. Now we've got the DSi XL and its selling point is that it's BIGGER.

I'm so confused.

SoshiKitai @ Oct 29th 2009 5:00PM

They're trying to confuse you into buying one.

Kiros @ Oct 29th 2009 5:01PM

So are they, Nintendo is being quite bi-sizeula.

Tez @ Oct 29th 2009 5:09PM

Looks like it's for old people with poor vision.

INNUENDO 64 @ Oct 29th 2009 5:14PM

or texans

Mogster @ Oct 29th 2009 5:31PM

Or people who would just like a bigger screen to play all those amazing games on.

Tez @ Oct 29th 2009 5:39PM

Right.

NintendoJunkie @ Oct 29th 2009 5:14PM

For some reason I'd love to have this in a Yoshi green color. I just got my DS Lite from my wife on Valentines Day this year, but I will consider getting this one also depending on the price...as well as depending on how broke I am @ that particular time.

Mogster @ Oct 29th 2009 5:33PM

Really? My girlfriend got me a DSlite for my 18th (cos she got embarressed by me playing my Phat in public) and now I feel I can't buy a DSi. It would make me feel bad :(

NintendoJunkie @ Oct 29th 2009 6:03PM

Yeah that's understandable. My wife & I are in quite a money crunch right now & with needing some cash fast I was VERY RELUCTANTLY considering selling it. Not because I wanted to, but because we just need(ed) the cash. Thankfully I still have it. Needless to say she won't let me sell it. One of the reasons being that she bought me a black DS Lite for my birthday about 2 years ago but we had to have the money so she returned it. :-(

My DS is one of my fav systems & I look forward to adding many more games to my collection. I currently only have 8 DS games: Contact, My Personal Trainer Cooking (part of an agreement between my wife & I LOL), My Japanese Coach, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates, Geometry Wars Galaxies, Bleach Blade of Fate, Ultimate Mortal Kombat (the AI is cheap), Contra 4.