Even after the release of the newest 3D hand held that Nintendo created, the original DSI and the rest of the DSI line are still going strong among gamers. Some have stuck with the small DSI original, while others stand firmly behind the larger as being the better choice. Whichever one you like more, they are very different. Each has its own benefits and each its own inherent downfalls. With one, you get a longer run-time, the other, has more portability. They both deliver excellent play.
The Standard DSI Version
The DSI has a 3.25” screen, nearly an inch smaller than the XL, which has a 4.2” screen. That extra inch makes a big difference in image quality and detail. It makes game play and viewing much easier than on the smaller version. The XL has body dimensions of 161.0 × 91.4 × 21.2mm, the DSI’s body is 137.0 × 74.9 × 18.9mm. The stylus of the larger is 129.3mm long, while the smaller one comes in at 92mm. To some, the larger stylus makes no difference at all but others find it more comfortable. The larger system also comes with the standard size stylus that is contained in the body of the unit.
The weight is 314g of ferocity in the heavyweight contender XL, versus the medium weight of the 214g DSI. The heavier is notably so, over the original DSI. Some users claim they have a hard time adjusting from the original. The larger version also has a much longer battery life, with 13 to 17 hours of battery life compared to the DSI’s 9 to 14 hours. Though, the charge time of the battery is longer on the larger one as well. It’s a longer for full charge at 3 hours.
Is XL Bigger and Better?
The XL screen is brighter. It appears clearer, with more brilliant colors, as well. They are both portable, however the smaller version is much easier to store and tote around. The XL does feel larger in hand, and if you are not used to it, may seem awkward at first. But it doesn’t take long to adjust to it. If you have very tiny hands, you may have some comfort issues with the larger one, but average size and bigger hands will soon find this hand-held feeling just fine.
There are unique color choices for each, however, the XL’s color choices are rather unusual in comparison to what Nintendo generally offers. The smaller of the two, comes in the options of red, white, blue, black and pink. While the XL’s choices consist of and bronze. Both of which, have a shine to them that some may not prefer. Overall, the larger of the pair does feel more durable and has features that the original design doesn’t offer.