Author Topic: DSi XL Unboxing (Read 18107 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.

www.instantrimshot.com

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?

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 23, 2010, 01:21:40 PM »

Quote from: Stratos on March 23, 2010, 01:14:39 PM

What?! No GBC in the group picture?

Pale doesn't care about Colored Game Boys!!

Pale · « **Reply #26 on:** March 23, 2010, 05:52:07 PM »

Quote from: Stratos on March 23, 2010, 01:14:39 PM

What?! No GBC in the group picture?

I was actually quite frustrated that I couldn't locate mine. It's a funny story actually. I wasn't going to do the massive comparison pic, but I could not find my DS Lite anywhere. As I tore the place apart looking for it, I found all those other game boys. =P

Stratos · « **Reply #27 on:** March 23, 2010, 09:41:50 PM »

My GBC was stolen years ago so my collection is tarnished too.

Mop it up · « **Reply #28 on:** March 23, 2010, 09:48:29 PM »

Pale is also missing a Game and Watch, Game Boy Pocket, and Game Boy Light.

greybrick · « **Reply #29 on:** March 23, 2010, 09:48:43 PM »

Darn it all, I am gonna buy one of these and trade in my lite. I do most of my gaming on the DS, and I just realized that it has been four years passed since I bought the lite.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 23, 2010, 11:46:35 PM »

You do realize that there is a New DS coming out that is in 3D right? and it's bacwards compatible and probably the same price as the current DSiXL is not a little cheaper. You sure you don't wanna just ride it out for at least another 2 months till E3 and then another 6-9 months till it's released?

UncleBob · « **Reply #31 on:** March 23, 2010, 11:49:04 PM »

Quote from: Pale on March 23, 2010, 05:52:07 PM

Quote from: Stratos on March 23, 2010, 01:14:39 PM
What?! No GBC in the group picture?
I was actually quite frustrated that I couldn't locate mine. It's a funny story actually. I wasn't going to do the massive comparison pic, but I could not find my DS Lite anywhere. As I tore the place apart looking for it, I found all those other game boys. =P

My pic would have been better. You should send the XL to me.

greybrick · « **Reply #32 on:** March 23, 2010, 11:55:39 PM »

Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on March 23, 2010, 11:46:35 PM

You do realize that there is a New DS coming out that is in 3D right? and it's bacwards compatible and probably the same price as the current DSiXL is not a little cheaper. You sure you don't wanna just ride it out for at least another 2 months till E3 and then another 6-9 months till it's released?

I realize that, and I also realize that I want to wait at least year after the 3Ds comes out to see about the second gen of that.
Also, I have a job.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #33 on:** March 24, 2010, 12:11:40 AM »

Quote from: greybrick on March 23, 2010, 11:55:39 PM

I realize that, and I also realize that I want to wait at least year after the 3Ds comes out to see about the second gen of that.

I was kinda joking but....

Quote

Also, I have a job.

What was that supposed to mean?

greybrick · « **Reply #34 on:** March 24, 2010, 12:18:57 AM »

Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on March 24, 2010, 12:11:40 AM

Quote from: greybrick on March 23, 2010, 11:55:39 PM
I realize that, and I also realize that I want to wait at least year after the 3Ds comes out to see about the second gen of that.

I was kinda joking but....

Quote
Also, I have a job.

What was that supposed to mean?

Oh, I didn't mean to sound rude or imply that anyone here doesn't have a job. You really had no way of knowing what I meant; I don't have to pay for my college tuition, and I have a job, so that means that I am fortunate enough to be able to afford most things that I would like.

Crimm · « **Reply #35 on:** March 24, 2010, 08:08:09 PM »

Everyone in this thread is banned!

Stratos · « **Reply #36 on:** March 25, 2010, 03:34:30 AM »

Quote from: Crimm on March 24, 2010, 08:08:09 PM

Everyone in this thread is banned!

If you did that then most of the active members of the board would be gone. Way to kill NWR

ThePerm · « **Reply #37 on:** March 25, 2010, 08:30:20 PM »

nice a red one

greybrick · « **Reply #38 on:** March 25, 2010, 11:12:22 PM »

I pick up my "poop brown" DSi XL on Sunday. I think everyone back at the geriatric ward will be excited.

Mop it up · « **Reply #39 on:** March 26, 2010, 03:48:06 AM »

Could they have chosen more boring colours for the DSi XL?

Pale · « **Reply #40 on:** March 26, 2010, 09:45:15 AM »

Old people don't like flashy things... didn't you know?

UncleBob · « **Reply #41 on:** March 28, 2010, 02:24:49 AM »

Quote from: UncleBob on March 23, 2010, 11:49:04 PM

Quote from: Pale on March 23, 2010, 05:52:07 PM
Quote from: Stratos on March 23, 2010, 01:14:39 PM
What?! No GBC in the group picture?
I was actually quite frustrated that I couldn't locate mine. It's a funny story actually. I wasn't going to do the massive comparison pic, but I could not find my DS Lite anywhere. As I tore the place apart looking for it, I found all those other game boys. =P

My pic would have been better. You should send the XL to me.

Missing anything?

Plugabugz · « **Reply #42 on:** March 28, 2010, 01:13:55 PM »

I want a DSi XL reboxing. Put it back in the box exactly the way you found it.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #43 on:** March 28, 2010, 01:52:45 PM »

Wow. What is the black box on the right? And is that the third party wireless adapter the GBA?

Mop it up · « **Reply #44 on:** March 28, 2010, 02:07:17 PM »

Quote from: UncleBob on March 28, 2010, 02:24:49 AM

Missing anything?

I'm not sure. Is there a Game Boy Light in that picture? I can't tell. Also, is there a Game and Watch anywhere?

vudu · « **Reply #45 on:** March 28, 2010, 02:14:04 PM »

Quote from: UncleBob on March 28, 2010, 02:24:49 AM

Missing anything?

About $1,500 that you're never gonna see again.

MegaByte · « **Reply #46 on:** March 28, 2010, 06:21:26 PM »

Quote from: UncleBob on March 28, 2010, 02:24:49 AM

Missing anything?

Pokemon Mini, Visteon Dockable Entertainment, Wide Boy, Wide Boy 64, etc.

UncleBob · « **Reply #47 on:** March 28, 2010, 06:39:55 PM »

Quote from: Mop it up on March 28, 2010, 02:07:17 PM

I'm not sure. Is there a Game Boy Light in that picture? I can't tell. Also, is there a Game and Watch anywhere?

Game Boy Light - Last item on the top row (thanks SUPER!).
G&W... you know, as much as I enjoy Game and Watch games, I only really own two pieces of hardware and they're both licensed remake keychains (one Zelda and one Fire).

Quote from: vudu on March 28, 2010, 02:14:04 PM

About $1,500 that you're never gonna see again.

vudu is just jealous that Nintendo loves me more.

Quote from: MegaByte on March 28, 2010, 06:21:26 PM

Pokemon Mini, Visteon Dockable Entertainment, Wide Boy, Wide Boy 64, etc.

Dangit! I actually own a Pokémon mini! I should have dug it out and included it. I wouldn't count the WideBoys (although I really want them) due to their developer status (there are several different developer-only units, so that would be difficult!). The VDE... I've wanted one of those.

Quote from: ShyGuy² on March 28, 2010, 01:52:45 PM

Wow. What is the black box on the right? And is that the third party wireless adapter the GBA?

Black box on the right? Either asking about the Game Boy Player (which I assume you aren't) or the Advanced Game Port. It's really bad. I do have the third party wireless GBA adapter, but it's not in that pic, so I'm not sure what you're asking about there...

Mop it up · « **Reply #48 on:** March 28, 2010, 07:30:28 PM »

If that's the Game Boy Light, where is the Game Boy Colour? Is it the black one in the center?

greybrick · « **Reply #49 on:** March 28, 2010, 07:38:51 PM »

Quote from: Mop it up on March 28, 2010, 07:30:28 PM

If that's the Game Boy Light, where is the Game Boy Colour? Is it the black one in the center?

It is purple, and yes it looks like a colour.

Mop it up · « **Reply #50 on:** March 28, 2010, 07:53:04 PM »

How can you tell with that picture quality? Even on the brightest setting, it still looks black.

Kytim89 · « **Reply #51 on:** April 02, 2010, 05:35:38 PM »

Can the DSi XL battery work in the regular DSi?

MegaByte · « **Reply #52 on:** April 02, 2010, 06:03:19 PM »

Quote from: Mop it up on March 28, 2010, 07:53:04 PM

How can you tell with that picture quality? Even on the brightest setting, it still looks black.

There is something wrong with your monitor.

Mop it up · « **Reply #53 on:** April 02, 2010, 09:36:06 PM »

Probably. It is eight years old, but I don't like any flat panel monitor that I've seen, so I've got to stick with this one. I should probably try fiddling with the colour settings and see if I can get browner/darker colours to show better.

Pale · « **Reply #54 on:** April 03, 2010, 02:45:02 PM »

Quote from: Mop it up on April 02, 2010, 09:36:06 PM

Probably. It is eight years old, but I don't like any flat panel monitor that I've seen, so I've got to stick with this one. I should probably try fiddling with the colour settings and see if I can get browner/darker colours to show better.

This thread has come full circle.

At least I now know why the screen quality of the DSi XL doesn't bother Mop.

I kid.

Mop it up · « **Reply #55 on:** April 03, 2010, 02:56:20 PM »

Actually, I probably wouldn't like the DSi XL screens. From the sound of it, they'd be too big and bright. LCDs only make colours look washed out due to their brightness, and if the DSi XL screens are larger without increasing the resolution, it'd just make things look a whole lot worse.

Crimm · « **Reply #56 on:** April 05, 2010, 09:42:29 PM »

Quote from: Mop it up on April 03, 2010, 02:56:20 PM

Actually, I probably wouldn't like the DSi XL screens. From the sound of it, they'd be too big and bright. LCDs only make colours look washed out due to their brightness, and if the DSi XL screens are larger without increasing the resolution, it'd just make things look a whole lot worse.

You can adjust the brightness. I haven't seen the colors as 'washed out.' I found that things look quite a bit more colorful than I was used to on the DS.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #57 on:** April 05, 2010, 10:31:59 PM »

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

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

I just thought about this, but wait till they're popping out at you in 3D

Kytim89 · « **Reply #58 on:** April 06, 2010, 11:29:03 AM »

I just want to know if the DSi XL battery is compatible with the regular DSi. If so, I could buy one and switch it out with the old DSi battery and have more power. The reson for wanting to do this is that the DSi has really poor battery power and I want to do something about it.

vudu · « **Reply #59 on:** April 06, 2010, 02:04:20 PM »

The DSi and DSi XL use different batteries.

You can buy replacement batteries for your systems from store.nintendo.com.

Mop it up · « **Reply #60 on:** April 06, 2010, 09:39:56 PM »

Quote from: Crimm on April 05, 2010, 09:42:29 PM

Quote from: Mop it up on April 03, 2010, 02:56:20 PM
Actually, I probably wouldn't like the DSi XL screens. From the sound of it, they'd be too big and bright. LCDs only make colours look washed out due to their brightness, and if the DSi XL screens are larger without increasing the resolution, it'd just make things look a whole lot worse.

You can adjust the brightness. I haven't seen the colors as 'washed out.' I found that things look quite a bit more colorful than I was used to on the DS.

On its dimmest setting, it is still brighter than my CRT on its brightest setting.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #61 on:** May 08, 2010, 06:45:12 PM »

Hey Pale, I tried one of these at Best Buy today. You're right, the pixels are a little too big for the screen size!

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Author Topic: DSi XL Unboxing (Read 18107 times)