Features: DSi XL vs. DSi vs. DS Lite vs. DS
If you’re unsure which model of Nintendo DS you want or if it is worth upgrading, here’s a chart which can help you decide. It lists only the most important features and spec.

Pictured: DSi XL Vs. DSi
| DS | DS Lite | DSi | DSi XL | |
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| Screen Size | 3″ | 3″ | 3.2″ | 4.2″ |
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| Sleek Design | ![]() |
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| Weight | 275g | 218g | 214g | 314g |
| Battery Life (hours) | 10 | 19 | 14 | 14-17 |
| RAM | 4MB | 4MB | 16MB | 16MB |
| Price (click to buy) | N/A* | £110 | £130 | £150 |
*The original DS is no longer in production.


I don’t have a ds yet but have pre-ordered the xl. I used to a have a psp. How much internal memory do the dsi or dsi xl have? Is it just enough for the games and internet?
Interesting
Thanks for this article ^
Good question, I forgot to put that on the chart. The DSi and Dsi XL have 256MB internal memory so you can store a reasonable amount of games and photos on there before you need an SD card.
@Adam (admin)
Thanks. I love all the green ticks for the DSi XL lol.
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ive ordered my ndsi XL from hmv i cant wait!!
This will be a good present for my sis. She says im better then her since i have a DSi so she can be better then me with a DSi XL/LL! lol
well i have got the DSI tell me how better is the DSI XL does it have perental gidance like DSI because im thinking its goin to b rubbish:(
its not rubbish its quite good thats silly whydo you even go on thiswebsite?
i was just wondering roughly how many games you will be able to store in the 256mb internal memory of the dsi xl? When i get one i want to download arts academy 1 and 2, a golf game, flipnote studio and one or two more. Will these all fit into the internal memory? If not, can I store these download games onto an sd card?
I have a DSi and think it is great!!!!! Is it worth getting a DSi xl if I have a DSi?
thanks for this oppurtunity
i really apreciate it
i have never had a single console, only a computer
this would be a giant chance to get one, and i would be the first oine in our school
thanks Adam!
The XL is essentially the same as the Dsi, just bigger. It all depends if you want to enjoy your games on bigger screens. The XL comes with Dr Kawashimas Brain Training Arts Edition, Browser and Dictionary 6 in 1 already installed, but you can download these onto your DSi anyway.
Wow the big screen looks awesome! I’m going to order mine now before they sell out again.
I really like the new look of the DSi xl. It looks much greater than the DS lite. I currently have the DSi and i am considering getting the DSi xl! The pen sylus looks better than ever, better than the little one from all the previous Ds’
looks really good cant wait to get one coz i really want 1 after reading this article
dsi xl rulessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
don’t upgrade from a dsi but do from a ds lite
My 12th birthday is coming up soon and i dont know if i should get an xl because its too big for someone thats 11 but im not sure that i should get a dsi someone help plz
does the dsi xl dictionary have all the words in it?? and wat is 6 in 1 mean??
and wats it mean by camera dictionary?
it means you can take a picture of a word and it will come up
6 in 1 means it comes up in 6 languages english italian japanese german french and spainish i think
i traded in my DSi and my PSP 3000 to get the money for this thing i also had to add £40
Ow yeah, i have read in the netherlands on http://nintendo-dsi-flashkaarten.blogspot.com/ i think this more for the old guy’s
It’s look like if you have a small tv.
@Klaas
Nintendo had an older person playing one in a Japanese advert and people thought that meant it’s for made old people. That would be like saying a Sony PSP, 42″ TV or 17″ laptop is only good for people in retirement homes.
ello ello ello can you guys belive it only 2more days but if i dont win im still going to get one but later on good luck
DO REVIEWS ON GAMES
DO REVIEWS ON GAMES ADMIN !!!!!
I GOT MMY DSI XL SOOO I WONT BE COMING BAK ON THIS SITE CYAAAAAAAAA
I WANT A DSI XL REALLLLLLLLLLLY BADLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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@James bird
I’m flattered that you’d like to hear my reviews but I’m not sure I have what it takes to write good reviews.
i don’t have a dsi but i got a xl today but not allowed to go on it till my birthday JUST CAN’T WAIT!!!
The wait till your birthday must be hard. I Hope you don’t have to wait long.
It is very big it’s not like the dsi… Almost
Sorry for my bad enflish.
In France it cost 180 euros.
190$
Good day
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@Calum
get a DSI XL it sounds really fun and whilr your there get me one ttttttttooooooooo
PLZ:)
I’m pretty positive that you Can’t store the games you buy through the DSi shopping on a memory card. I tried it only shows and uses the system memory. It really is a way way to tiny amount of storage. I used up around 200 of what they call “blocks” of memory to put a few things beyond the 3 it comes with and then tried to use the web browser(which uses a bunch of those blocks too!!!) and was told while a page was trying to load that there wasn’t any system memory left!!! Awful!!
. Oh I’m not sure if the DSi XLs in other countries besides the U.S have a video telling and showing you how to setup the Internet connection. If you do I would totally delete it after. It’s useless after you play it once and know what to do and it takes up and waste almost 100 blocks of system memory. It’s only around 5 mins long too. Sure takes a bunch of space!!! Anyway I ended up getting the brown because out of the two gross colours it was the better one.
the nintendo dsi xl is the best ds in the world but to bad it,s to expesive my dad only lets me buy the ds lite but is cool too
What they didn’t mention here is that the DSi XL is region-locked
@Big Bass
Hi Big Bass. The DSi XL isn’t region locked. I bought a Japanese console and played UK games on it.
What, the original DS is no longer in production? That really sucks, I liked the original model better than the recent ones. Hopefully the DS Lite won’t stop being made soon, otherwise there’ll be no way to play GBA games on any recent Nintendo console.
does it have language translation facility
I like the dsi XL:)
I HAVE A DS LITE IF I BUY A DSI XL WILL I BE ABLE TO USE THE GAMES I HAVE AND MY R4
ON THE DSI XL
i found this bit veryyyyy interesting i just can’t decide if i want a dsi xl or not its quite different BUT if it had better colours im in something different but nor ugly
WICKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111
@Owen Smith
It depends with how you use the DSi you have.
Do you find it hard looking at the DSi games because their small? Do you stay indoors more than going outdoors?
If the answers to both are YES, then I suggest you get a DSi XL.
I hope I helped you! ;D
have you seen the 3DS coming out??