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Nintendo DS vs Nintendo DSi XL

5.85 in
3.33 in
Nintendo DS Portable Game Console
Nintendo DS
6.34 in
3.6 in
Nintendo DSi XL Portable Game Console
Nintendo DSi XL
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
25
3.9 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
9 %
4 stars
81 %
3 stars
9 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
19
4.1 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
User rating
48
4.2 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
47 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
45
4.0 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %

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Technical details

Nintendo DSNintendo DS
Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
CPU cores11
CPU clock speed67.0 MHz133.0 MHz
CPU typeARMARM
Ram memory4MB16MB

Display

Nintendo DSNintendo DS
Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
Screen size3.0 in4.2 in
Screen resolution256 x 192 px256 x 192 px
Number of colours262144 colours262144 colours
Touch displayyesyes
Second displayyesyes
Second screen size3.0 in4.2 in
Second display resolution256 x 192 px256 x 192 px

Camera

Nintendo DSNintendo DS
Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
Built-in camerayesyes

Dimensions

Nintendo DSNintendo DS
Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
Height3.33 in3.6 in
Width5.85 in6.34 in
Depth1.14 in0.83 in
Weight9.7 oz7.05 oz

Design

Nintendo DSNintendo DS
Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • Silver
  • Black
  • Black,Red
  • Blue
  • Bordeaux
  • Brown
  • Green
  • Red
  • Yellow
Built-in touchpadnono
Gaming control function keys
  • D-pad
  • Home
  • Power
  • Select
  • Start
  • D-pad
  • Home
  • Power
  • Select
  • Start

Storage

Nintendo DSNintendo DS
Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
Internal storage4 MB16 MB
Memory card readeryesyes
Type of mediaMemory cardMemory card
Compatible memory cards
  • Secure Digital
  • Secure Digital HC
Secure Digital
Built-in hard drivenoyes
Built-in optical drivenono

Audio properties

Nintendo DSNintendo DS
Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
Supported audio filesMP3AAC
Built-in speakersyesyes
Number of built-in speakers22

Features

Nintendo DSNintendo DS
Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
Multiplayer supportyesyes
Backward compatibilityyesno
Video game includedyesno
Stylus penyesyes

Connectivity

Nintendo DSNintendo DS
Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
WiFiyesyes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
USByesno
Number of USB Inputs00
GPRSnono
Bluetoothnono
DC-in jackyesyes
Microphone inyesyes
Headphone output12
3G (UMTS)nono
Built-in navigation systemnono

Network

Nintendo DSNintendo DS
Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
Online serviceNintendo Wi-Fi Connection
  • Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
  • Nintendo DSi Shop
  • Nint

Power

Nintendo DSNintendo DS
Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
Battery life (running)10.0 h17.0 h
Battery life (max)10.0 h17.0 h
Battery type
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries required11

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Nintendo DS vs Nintendo DSi XL - User Opinions

          • luciano.lehner
            over 1 year ago
            The main difference between the two is the size as the DSi XL is bigger in all dimensions compared to the DSi and is heavier by roughly 50%. This gives the DSi XL a sturdier feel and provides ample room to be comfortably held. Even the stylus of the DSi is longer by almost 4cm to that of the DSi.
          • damien.barrows
            over 1 year ago
            Nintendo DSi vs DSi XL The main difference between the two is the size as the DSi XL is bigger in all dimensions compared to the DSi and is heavier by roughly 50%. This gives the DSi XL a sturdier feel and provides ample room to be comfortably held. Even the stylus of the DSi is longer by almost 4cm to that of the DSi.
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          Nintendo DS vs Nintendo DSi XL - Editorial Reviews (1)

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