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Nintendo DSi vs Nintendo DSi XL

    5.39 in
    2.95 in
    Nintendo DSi Portable Game Console
    Nintendo DSi
      6.34 in
      3.6 in
      Nintendo DSi XL Portable Game Console
      Nintendo DSi XL
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      32
      3.6 out of 5
      8 user ratings
      5 stars
      		37 %
      4 stars
      		50 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      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
      42
      4.0 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		42 %
      3 stars
      		19 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      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 DSiNintendo DSi
      Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
      CPU cores11
      CPU clock speed133.0 MHz133.0 MHz
      CPU typeARMARM
      Ram memory16MB16MB

      Display

      Nintendo DSiNintendo DSi
      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 size3.25 in4.2 in
      Second display resolution256 x 192 px256 x 192 px

      Camera

      Nintendo DSiNintendo DSi
      Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
      Built-in camerayesyes
      Main camera resolution0.3 Mpx0.3 Mpx
      Second camerayesyes

      Dimensions

      Nintendo DSiNintendo DSi
      Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
      Height2.95 in3.6 in
      Width5.39 in6.34 in
      Depth0.74 in0.83 in
      Weight7.69 oz7.05 oz

      Design

      Nintendo DSiNintendo DSi
      Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Blue
      • Blue,Metallic
      • Pink
      • Red
      • White
      • 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 DSiNintendo DSi
      Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
      Internal storage256 MB16 MB
      Memory card readeryesyes
      Type of mediaMemory cardMemory card
      Compatible memory cards
      Secure Digital
      Secure Digital
      Maximum memory card size32.0 GB32.0 GB
      Built-in hard driveyesyes
      Built-in optical drivenono

      Audio properties

      Nintendo DSiNintendo DSi
      Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
      Supported audio filesAACAAC
      Built-in speakersyesyes
      Number of built-in speakers22

      Image

      Nintendo DSiNintendo DSi
      Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
      Supported image files
      • GIF
      • JPEG/JPG
      		JPEG/JPG
      Video formats supported
      • 3GP
      • MP4
      • 3GP
      • MP4

      Features

      Nintendo DSiNintendo DSi
      Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
      Multiplayer supportyesyes
      Backward compatibilitynono
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Video game includednono
      Stylus penyesyes
      Parental controlyesyes

      Connectivity

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

      Network

      Nintendo DSiNintendo DSi
      Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
      Online service
      • Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
      • DSi Shop
      • Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
      • Nintendo DSi Shop
      • Nint
      App StoreNintendo eShopNintendo eShop

      Power

      Nintendo DSiNintendo DSi
      Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL
      Battery life (running)14.0 h17.0 h
      Battery life (max)14.0 h17.0 h
      Battery type
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Number of batteries required11
      Charging time2.5 h3.0 h

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Nintendo DSi vs Nintendo DSi XL - User Opinions

              • spencer_crona
                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.
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              Nintendo DSi vs Nintendo DSi XL - Editorial Reviews (1)

              Review: Nintendo DSi XL: Is bigger really better?
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              Destructoid
              Published: 30.03.2010
              Review: Nintendo DSi XL: Is bigger really better?

              If you're a gamer and you don't own a DS, you're doing it wrong. Now with the DSi XL, you can just do it bigger than ever before.

              9 minute read

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