Author Topic: DSi XL Unboxing (Read 17969 times)

Pale · « **on:** March 22, 2010, 08:57:30 PM »

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/blogArt.cfm?artid=22787

We were lucky enough to receive our DSi XL for review from Nintendo today. You know what that means! Time for another unboxing. I'll even throw in some comparison images for good measure. The first thing you'll notice about the box is that it is, in fact, extra large. It also comes with three pre-installed DSiWare titles; Brain Age Express: Math, Brain Age Express: Arts and Letters, and Photo Clock.

The first thing you see when you open it up is the extra large packet of documentation. Inside is a quick start guide, thick operations manual, club nintendo information, etc. After removing the first layer of cardboard, the XL, power adapters, and jumbo stylus are revealed.

This is my first time laying eyes on this thing and I have to say, "Damn, it is huge."

Here we go. It's time for the entire DS lineup, one after the other. Look how it's evolved!

Well there you have it. It's one big DSi. This one is going to head out to James. Look for his review on the site. I'm sure he'll also discuss it during an upcoming new business segment on RFN! I'll leave you all with one last epic comparison image.

Pale · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2010, 08:02:33 PM »

The pixels are huge. They hurt my eyes. :-/

On the plus side, my DSi pixels will actually seem small for a couple hours.

Seriously though, I'm not really a fan, though I did appreciate the additional space for using the stylus in Brain Training.

Mop it up · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2010, 08:08:02 PM »

The only reason I might want a DSi XL over a different DS is because its larger size might make it more comfortable. Though in those shots, it actually looks like the original DS may be the most comfortable due to its thickness. Speaking of, what did you do to that poor original DS? It's filthy!

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2010, 08:08:36 PM »

It doesn't look like it's that much bigger than the original DS based on those photos.

rad.i.kal · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2010, 08:09:18 PM »

thats pretty sweet, i am thinking that i may want one. or maybe wait for ds2 in a few months, maybe 6-8 or a year?

vudu · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2010, 08:16:52 PM »

Why is someone who doesn't have much--if any--experience with a DSi reviewing the DSi XL?

NWR_Neal · « **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2010, 08:39:06 PM »

Quote from: vudu on March 22, 2010, 08:16:52 PM

Why is someone who doesn't have much--if any--experience with a DSi reviewing the DSi XL?

Because why would someone need two DSis?

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2010, 08:43:20 PM »

Quote from: NWR_Neal on March 22, 2010, 08:39:06 PM

Quote from: vudu on March 22, 2010, 08:16:52 PM
Why is someone who doesn't have much--if any--experience with a DSi reviewing the DSi XL?

Because why would someone need two DSis?

If I had two of them, I could do two picross puzzles at the same time! I need another DSi and another copy of Picross!

nickmitch · « **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2010, 08:44:09 PM »

Quote from: NWR_Neal on March 22, 2010, 08:39:06 PM

Quote from: vudu on March 22, 2010, 08:16:52 PM
Why is someone who doesn't have much--if any--experience with a DSi reviewing the DSi XL?
Because why would someone need two DSis?

To trade all their DPPt Pokemon to HGSS, duh!

Quote from: Pale on March 22, 2010, 08:57:30 PM

This is my first time laying eyes on this thing and I have to say, "Damn, it is huge."

That's what she said.

vudu · « **Reply #9 on:** March 22, 2010, 08:44:56 PM »

I didn't say that person had to keep the system--ship it off to Mr. Jones when you're finished.

I already own a DSi. While I don't plan to purchase an XL, I'd like to hear from someone in my position why I might want to reconsider. I believe James still uses his DS Hevy--of course the XL is going to be a huge improvement. If he were making a more incremental step--from the DSi or even the Lite--his opinion of the system would certainly be affected.

NWR_Neal · « **Reply #10 on:** March 22, 2010, 09:32:46 PM »

Well, that makes his opinion unique, since most journalists probably are going from the DSi to the DSi XL.

Plus, Pale has a DSi, and you got his lovely (but brief) opinion on it.

greybrick · « **Reply #11 on:** March 22, 2010, 09:38:20 PM »

Quote from: vudu on March 22, 2010, 08:44:56 PM

I didn't say that person had to keep the system--ship it off to Mr. Jones when you're finished.

I already own a DSi. While I don't plan to purchase an XL, I'd like to hear from someone in my position why I might want to reconsider. I believe James still uses his DS Hevy--of course the XL is going to be a huge improvement. If he were making a more incremental step--from the DSi or even the Lite--his opinion of the system would certainly be affected.

What exactly is there to know that you can't assess from a picture? If you already own a DSi, I would think that you are already familiar with all of the features of an XL outside of size. With size being the defining feature, it seems logical that just about any review of this device would mention it and ergo give all the insight that a DSi owner would nee. Plus, I think the bulk of the upgrades are going to be coming from DS lite owners.

UncleBob · « **Reply #12 on:** March 22, 2010, 09:39:12 PM »

Quote from: NWR_Neal on March 22, 2010, 08:39:06 PM

Quote from: vudu on March 22, 2010, 08:16:52 PM
Why is someone who doesn't have much--if any--experience with a DSi reviewing the DSi XL?

Because why would someone need two DSis?

Why wouldn't I? :p

ShyGuy · « **Reply #13 on:** March 22, 2010, 11:18:55 PM »

Haha Pale got his dig in about the pixel size.

greybrick · « **Reply #14 on:** March 22, 2010, 11:32:33 PM »

Quote from: Pale on March 22, 2010, 08:02:33 PM

The pixels are huge. They hurt my eyes. :-/

Does the XL literally hurt your eyes? That is a pretty big complaint if it is true.

MegaByte · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2010, 12:08:54 AM »

I'd like to know that too. It seems ridiculous that that could even be possible... It's not like you're straining your vision like if the pixels were too small. The only thing that could really "hurt" the eyes is brightness, and that can be turned down and has nothing to do with pixels. I've spent several hours playing DSi and it certainly doesn't hurt my eyes. And even if it did, all you have to do is hold it farther from you.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2010, 12:13:26 AM »

The pixels were literally stabbing him in the eyes. Did none of you see the picture of him with bleeding eyes?

It wasn't just a DSi XL unboxing, it was an DSi XL mugging.

MegaByte · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2010, 12:24:31 AM »

I guess he got PixlBit.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2010, 12:53:05 AM »

Quote from: MegaByte on March 23, 2010, 12:24:31 AM

I guess he got PixlBit.

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ShyGuy · « **Reply #19 on:** March 23, 2010, 01:35:34 AM »

I think he meant hurting his eyes like the resolution of PS1 game. Or an Atari 2600 game. The enlarged pixels were ugly.

greybrick · « **Reply #20 on:** March 23, 2010, 02:34:03 AM »

Quote from: ShyGuy² on March 23, 2010, 01:35:34 AM

I think he meant hurting his eyes like the resolution of PS1 game. Or an Atari 2600 game. The enlarged pixels were ugly.

Well that isn't kind! Just because someone or something is plus-sized doesn't mean you have the right to say hurtful things! DSi XL, you are beautiful, you are more sensitive than other DS's and certainly more modest with your toned down-colors.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #21 on:** March 23, 2010, 03:32:59 AM »

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=30917.0

SLOW DOWN, NINTENDO

KDR_11k · « **Reply #22 on:** March 23, 2010, 06:19:25 AM »

So the American version doesn't come with the 6-in-1 dictionary?

Pale · « **Reply #23 on:** March 23, 2010, 08:23:33 AM »

Hurting my eyes was just because i feel like everything is out of focus when I play on it. I'm sure part of that is because I'm used to holding the DS a certain distance from my face, and that's just too damn close with this thing.

If I got accustomed to holding it further away, it would probably be better, but that just seems silly when I'm perfectly happy with how I hold my normal DSi. That's why I think this product is useless, but that's just my opinion.

It is stunning though, just as a piece of technology goes... I just don't like actually using it.

All these impressions are based on about a 2 hour blast through several DS titles. It's all boxed up ready to ship out to James now.

I did forget to include one image. I took one of the DSi and DSi XL screens next to each other.

Stratos · « **Reply #24 on:** March 23, 2010, 01:14:39 PM »

What?! No GBC in the group picture?

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