Thu, Oct 29, 2009 | 09:43 GMT

Big-screen DSi confirmed, detailed, pictured [Updates]

Nintendo Japan’s just confirmed that a big-screen version of DSi will launch next month in Japan and in the first quarter of next year in Europe.

The DSi LL will feature a 4.2 inch screen and is to be sold at ¥20,000 (US$220).

It’s out on November 21 in Japan.

The upgrade is designed to help those that want to use the machine for internet viewing and a music player.

It’ll be bundled with two touch pens: one short and one long, and comes will three DSiWare titles pre-installed: two brain training games and DS Easy Dictionary.

It’ll be available in Dark Brown, Wine Red and Natural White.

Still waiting for a US date.

Thanks, Kotaku. Get first images here.

Update 1 – DSiLL home site launched, old and new screens compared
Update 2 – DSiLL styli pictured: one’s fat, one’s thin
Update 3 – DSiLL, DSi and DS Lite dimensions compared

6 comments

Gekidami
29/10/09, 8:07 am

I’m surprised any one dares buy a DS considering the fact that a better version will probably be out a few months after.

Phoenixblight
29/10/09, 8:18 am

I know right. I keep wanting to get one but when I consider it seriously they drop a new one.

Blerk
29/10/09, 8:59 am

How much bigger is the actual console, though? Is it like an upgrade for people with big hands?

Edit: Ignore me – just seen the rest of the stories!

Gheritt White
29/10/09, 10:17 am

I agree with #1 and #2. Two hardware refreshes in less than 12 months doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in Nintendo’s commitment to stabilising the platform.

Psychotext
29/10/09, 10:20 am

Seems like a good idea to me. Great for the oldies that may have struggled to use the smaller version.

Johnny Cullen
29/10/09, 7:15 pm

DSi XL in North America, not DSiLL.

http://kotaku.com/5392865/dsi-xl-coming-to-america-in-early-2010