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Computeractive have published a review of the Nintendo DSi XL games console. 'The DSi XL is not intended to replace the 'normal' DSi, however. Instead both models will remain available alongside each other for the foreseeable future. So, what's the difference? Well, you may have already spotted the clue in the name, the 'XL' bit being a reference to the device's extra large format. Both screens are around an inch bigger than those of the DSi or the older DS Lite, each measuring 4.2in corner-to-corner. The extra screen size can be quite a significant advantage when playing certain games.'

CNET UK have published their review of the Nintendo DSi XL games console. 'Measuring 160 by 20 by 91mm, the DSi XL makes the DSi look tiny. Its dual 107mm (4.2-inch) screens are a whopping 93 per cent larger than those found on the DS Lite, and roughly an inch larger than the screens on the DSi. The three LED lights found on the left hinge of the DSi XL have symbols for power, charging status and Wi-Fi activity. Nintendo has made a big deal about the wide viewing angles of the DSi XL's two screens, and, although it's difficult to discern a huge difference compared to the DSi's screens, this improvement is very apparent compared to the DS Lite's displays. This makes it easier to watch people play when you're sitting next to them or watching over their shoulder.'

IT Reviews have published their review of the Nintendo DSi XL games console. 'The main selling point of the original DSi over the previous DS Lite was the addition of two interactive cameras which encouraged more members of the family to interact. With this much larger version, there seems to be a two-fold intention to expand the appeal to older members of the family and to enable more people to participate on one console at the same time. The physical changes are obvious and dramatic. The DSi XL comes in two colours - dark brown and wine red - that wouldn't look out of place next to household furniture and would therefore be attractive to more mature players who don't necessarily want vibrant white or flashy shades.'

PC Magazine have published their review of the Nintendo DSi XL games console. 'The DSi XL currently comes in two rather, well, not-so-great color choices: Burgundy and Bronze. (Nintendo: Were you going for the 1970's refrigerator look? New colors, please!) Also, the texture of the body of the device is now glossy and thus easily smudged, though the inner surfaces remain matte. Weird colors aside, this is the best DS for people to share. Nintendo is marketing the DSi as a social device. It's clearly designed with families in mind, not just single gamers. With greater screen surface area and the pen stylus (which is included, for the first time, in addition to the typical stylus that slots into the device), parents and even grandparents can easily see and manipulate the two touch screens.'

PC Advisor have published a review of the Nintendo DSi XL games console. 'Let's start with the Nintendo DSi XL's down sides. It's heavier, weighing in at 314 grams, 22 percent more than the regular DSi (214g). It's bulkier, too, over 1.5 times the volume of the DSi - both wider and longer, although of roughly the same depth (try jamming it in a shirt or trouser pocket at your peril). Combine the last two points and you get a device that's less comfortable to hold, since your fingers have to extend further, while hefting something a quarter again as heavy. While adolescents to adults shouldn't experience fatigue during extended play sessions, we wonder how it'll fare in the grip of younger players.'

CNET have published their review of the Nintendo DSi XL (bronze) console. 'Measuring in at 6.34 inches wide by 3.6 inches deep by 0.83 inch high, the XL actually makes the DSi look tiny. Its dual 4.2-inch screens are a whopping 93 percent larger than those found in the DS Lite and roughly an inch larger than the screens on the DSi. The three LED lights found on left hinge of the DSi XL are the same as the DSi, with symbols for power, charging, and Wi-Fi activity. Nintendo has made a big deal about the XL's large viewing angle on the two screens, and although it's tough to tell a huge difference between this and the DSi, this improvement becomes very apparent when comparing them with a DS Lite.'

Digital Trends have published their review of the Nintendo DSi XL games console. 'Despite its larger size -- 6.3 inches wide by 3.6 inches long by 0.8 inches tall - this handheld system is still svelte enough to bring virtually anywhere, plus a new matte finish on the bottom results in a better grip. That said, the Nintendo DSi XL won't likely fit into the pocket of kids' jeans, and because of the extra size and weight (now 11.08 ounces, compared to the Nintendo DSi's 7.5 ounces), younger players might opt to place it on a table or lap for extended play.'

Geek.com have published a review of the Nintendo DSi XL games console. 'The DSi XL is effectively a DSi on a bigger scale. It has exactly the same feature set with the exception of the screens which are 93% larger at 4.2″. When sat next to a DS Lite it looks huge: That may put many off considering it as a potential replacement as portability is a key component of the DS. But surprisingly, it isn't as big as the images lead you to believe. I have only ever owned the original DS hardware. The bulky, silver, small-screened, DS that was so popular. When it was first released, the DS was a highly portable piece of hardware with a long battery life. You'll be surprised to find the DS and DSi XL are almost exactly the same size.'