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Nintendo: DSi XL ‘Not Just For Old People’
Nintendo loves churning out new iterations of their handheld devices. It’s questionable whether or not we’ll see an HD Wii, but what we might get is the umpteenth version of the DS. The company stands by their new jumbo DS’s far-reaching impact, insisting the bigger screen and stylus aren’t just for geriatrics.
"It's absolutely not [just for old people]. DSi XL appeals to as many people, if not more, than its predecessors,” said James Honeywell, DS product manager in an interview with CVG.
"With bigger screens and a larger pen-like stylus it's likely that older users may find the DSi XL easier and more comfortable to use but there are many more people it can and will appeal to,” he continued. Gamers will undoubtedly appreciate the bigger screens so they can experience their favorite and the latest DS titles bigger and in a greater level of detail than ever before.
"We certainly know that a lot of families who play DS together will enjoy the wider viewing angle the DSi XL allows so they can play together at home and the fact the bigger stylus is less likely to get lost down the back of the sofa is another bonus for them."
Anybody else think that the DSi XL is a significant enough upgrade to the DS Lite and DSi to merit a purchase? What do you think about sacrificing portability for a less awkward stylus and Zelda: Spirit Tracks on a bigger screen?
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