DSi XL Review

The DSi XL is the latest DS console to hit the market, and while it does provide a 93% bigger screen, some people are asking why Nintendo didn’t give us all just a little bit more.

But first off, the DSi XL is compatible with all DS Games and DSi Games. This means that it can play a huge number of games already, and on it’s larger screen size.

This stretched display of games can make many of them seem a little bit blocky and pixilated, however the DSi’s larger screen comes in extremely useful for text based DS Games.

Unfortunately beyond the larger screen, and larger DS case, the DSi XL really doesn’t bring much new to the table, except of course for an additional, larger, pen sized stylus.

It would have been nice if they had considered putting even a little extra storage or ram in here, but it all seems to be exactly the same. Of course the bigger screen has also cut down  on the DSi XL’s portability, which is kind of a big downside for something that is meant to be a portable gaming console.

All in all the larger screen size is quite nice, however the extra cost, and lack of benefits make the buying decision a difficult one. If you have trouble viewing the DSi screen then this could be a good upgrade for you, otherwise, it might be worth waiting for the DSi XL2!

New Super Mario Bros has broken all kinds of sales records, and is by far the most popular Nintendo DS Game available on the market to date. I don’t know exactly what it is about this timeless franchise that makes it remain so popular in it’s 2D platform form.

in essence, New Super Mario Brothers is not really that much different from its predecessors, except for some new graphics. In some ways you feel like there should be more new additions to New Super Mario Bros, but when I think about it, I can’t help but wonder if Nintendo got this game exactly right.

After all, when I play a mario brothers game, I know what I want, a simple addictive 2D pick up and play game, and this is exactly what the New Super Mario Bros. delivered for the Nintendo DS! Maybe the New Super Mario Brothers is not the most inventive Nintendo DS game ever made, but it’s qualities definitely make it one of the best!