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Nintendo DSi XL Makes PSP Go Look Brilliant

PSP World Writes:

"Nintendo may be on the verge of falling behind in the handheld sales war, particularly in Japan. After fairly positive reception of its camera-equipped DSi hardware, Nintendo has recently announced yet another revision to the device, in a move that looks more like desperation than smart business. The DSi XL will do what the name suggests and make the device BIGGER than its predecessor. The honkin' big unit comes with two 4.2 inch screens and a giant pen meant to simulate a more 'adult' input style. The first prototype unit is also covered in a hideous crimson metallic paint that makes it look even less fun than it probably is."
clinker - contributor
Published: 51 days 22 hours ago | Article | Sony PSP | Nintendo DS
 
 

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clinker - 52 days 6 hours ago
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Yes it does, but the sad thing is that Nintendo will probably sell millions more of this beast, especially in Japan.
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Chris399 - 51 days 21 hours ago
1.1 - I don't know about that.
Part of the appeal of the DSi is that it looks small and refined. The Japanese, when it comes to electronics, have a very good sense of aesthetics. They also like physically small items.

This, on the other hand, looks garish and large. It does not resemble a toy for adults (as it is supposed to, with it's "pen"), it looks like something made for a child. The metallic red paint doesn't help much either.

I'm not sure what's going on with Nintendo lately, but they seem to be slipping.
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SolidSystem - 51 days 21 hours ago
1.2 - @chris
They took the short term win instead of the long term.
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mint royale - 51 days 21 hours ago
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pspworld.com - LMAO!

113 million sold? I very much doubt anything Nintendo does with the DS can be seen as 'desperation.' Fanboys can be so funny.
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darthv72 - 51 days 21 hours ago
1.4 - Considering both are technically the same...
I see the "XL" as the next size up in terms of handhelds. Like picking a TV. You have a choice in size from say...42" to 52" from the same mfg. Same specs and yet the difference is size and price.

This will sell to the more adult base where as the existing dsi/dsl will sell to the younger demographic. It isnt that hard to understand.

You can't say the same about the pspgo and psp. To many differences to use the same analogy.

edit: @holy...cow: why would sd card support, web browser, digital downloads, improved screens and a couple of cameras be considered a "step backwards"? It still plays ds games with the exception of the guitar hero ones. That accounts to 99% of ds games able to be played. You can't do that with a pspgo (not yet at least).
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HolyOrangeCows - 51 days 21 hours ago
1.5 - They should have stuck with the DS Lite
and worked towards making it even more affordable (Not that it isn't already, but the DSi was a step backwards if you ask me).
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STK026 - 51 days 21 hours ago
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but, isn't the XL aimed at an older audience, which could use the bigger screen?
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Noctis Aftermath - 51 days 12 hours ago
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The reason why the pspgo has sold poorly in Australia is (imo) because of 2 reasons:

Firstly because you have to download the games and sadly australian broadband internet connections have download restrictions, the average is between 2-10gb a month.

Secondly it is because of the stupid pricing, the Recommended retail price(RRP) is $449AU which is $406US, even though some stores are selling the pspgo at $398AU but even that is still $360US and quite frankly it is way to much for a handheld.
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TheBand1t - 51 days 22 hours ago
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Isn't the entire purpose of a Handheld is to be....smaller?
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SolidSystem - 51 days 22 hours ago
3 - I might not like the DSi XL
Anti DSi article from a PSP site...
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Subzero200x - 51 days 22 hours ago
4 - Nintendo DSi XL Makes PSP Go Look Brilliant
sooo that's why nobody wants the buy it?
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Kroganwrex - 51 days 22 hours ago
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"Make it less fun that it already is" - This is such an unrefutably credible source.
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clinker - 51 days 21 hours ago
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would you rather have a ginormous Nintendo DS for old people or a PSP Go? Also that color is ugly, regardless of the credibility of the source.
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SolidSystem - 51 days 21 hours ago
5.2 - clinker
I dont think the color is all that bad, and being a bit bigger isnt all that bad. might not be pocket size, but still portable.

over all i think its a bad move. Nintendo is pulling and iPod here. i just want a DS2 with much better hardware =/
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Darkfocus - 51 days 21 hours ago
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That colors awesome you know the original game and watches were that color right?
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dirthurts - 51 days 21 hours ago
6 - well
I kind of like the bigger size, but then again I carry around a laptop...so size isn't too big of a deal to me.
But this is an odd move. I know I wouldn't upgrade to a bigger handheld...not that I even own one. But I did have the PSP 1000 one time. I thought it was too small. Cramped my hands. DS is worse...
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Marceles - 51 days 21 hours ago
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"Nintendo DSi XL Makes PSP Go Look Brilliant"

Maybe if they got rid of the cartridge port...
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PS360WII - 51 days 21 hours ago
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Well who would of guessed a PSP site talking about the wonders of the PSP versus the competition.

Ah well it still all depends on what the end user wants not what the company wants you to want.
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MK_Red - 51 days 21 hours ago
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I think both PSP Go and DS XL are stupid. Is DS XL just DS Phat Remixed? Probably.
I really hate to buy a PSP 3000 or DSi just to find a new version announced the next week)
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McRad - 51 days 21 hours ago
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Pshh DSi XL will sell buttloads to older and vision impaired folks.
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unit - 51 days 21 hours ago
11 - jeez
do you people know the dsi xl is targeted for the older audience? hence the inclusion of a pen sized stylus, brain age downloads, darker less vibrant color schemes and most importantly, bigger screens. It's for the folks that have a hard time looking on the current smaller sized dsi. There's tons of reading and informational programs and games on the ds especially in japan. Hell they even have books for the system. The dsi xl has an audience who'll benefit from purchasing the system. And It's not gonna stop nintendo from producing the current sized ds.
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gumgum99 - 51 days 18 hours ago
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How So? The XL is essentially just a bigger size of the DSi. Not everyone has small hands, you know.
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MK_Red - 51 days 11 hours ago
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"How So? The XL is essentially just a bigger size of the DSi."
It's basically DS Phat again... Only with a little less weight.
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fatstarr - 51 days 15 hours ago
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they are planning for the next gen =+=...

at least i hope they are.
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ManOnFire - 51 days 1 hour ago
14 - Interesting ?
The size could be a benefit for many people but I think its a move to grab an older audiance in more ways than just larger size screens to make it easier on the eyes. Someone mentioned above me about all of the applications that could work better with larger screens like books or internet. Applications like these could draw a larger adult following.
We shall see ?
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Shnazzyone - 51 days 1 hour ago
15 - OH!!!
A site called PSPworld thinks the XL is a worse idea then the go? OH WAIT! But the xl is still compatible with the sizable library of original ds carts!!! How many original psp games can you put into the psp go again? I forget. Guess it's not a huge loss since the psp only had like 4 games worth playing to begin with...

My point?

This article is dumb as hell! Who cries about the paint job and bigger screens? I like bigger screens And my guess is it will still fit comfortably in any of my pants pockets. Or do you want nintendo to do a dsi micro? If you do.. your retarded.
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