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Nintendo DSi XL

Nintendo · Handheld 2010 Oem 6

Nintendo DSi XL is a clamshell retro gaming handheld launched in 2010. Powered by ARM946E-S (1-core, 133 MHz), 16 MB RAM and Custom 2D GPU GPU. Features a 4.2" TFT LCD (dual screens) display (256 x 192 (each screen)). 1050 mAh battery and WiFi 802.11b/g. Runs Nintendo DSi System Software. Large-screen version of the DSi with 4.2" displays and wide-view angle IPS-like panels.

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Nintendo DSi XL is a clamshell retro gaming handheld launched in 2010. Powered by ARM946E-S (1-core, 133 MHz), 16 MB RAM and Custom 2D GPU GPU. Features a 4.2" TFT LCD (dual screens) display (256 x 192 (each screen)). 1050 mAh battery and WiFi 802.11b/g. Runs Nintendo DSi System Software. Large-screen version of the DSi with 4.2" displays and wide-view angle IPS-like panels.

The Nintendo DSi XL is the large-screen version of the DSi, launched in 2010 in a clamshell form factor. Inside is a custom SoC with a single-core ARM946E-S processor at 133 MHz, 16 MB of PSRAM and a 2D graphics engine. It natively plays the Nintendo DS library, and through emulation it reaches Game Boy, Game Boy Color, NES, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Game Boy Advance and Super Nintendo, with most Genesis, GBA and SNES titles playable.

The highlight is its pair of 4.2" screens with a 4:3 aspect ratio and a 256 x 192 resolution each. The IPS-type panels offer wide viewing angles, and the lower screen is a touchscreen. At roughly 76 ppi the image is not especially sharp, but the sheer size of the displays makes play comfortable. Brightness is adjusted through the menu.

For controls, the console offers a cross D-pad in the upper position, four face buttons, L and R shoulder buttons, plus dedicated volume and power buttons. There is no analog stick. Measuring 161 x 91.4 x 21.2 mm and weighing 314 g, it is a bulkier handheld, but steady in the hands. Front-facing stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microphone and front and rear cameras round out the hardware.

The battery is rated at 1050 mAh, and a low charge is signalled by the power LED turning red. Charging uses a proprietary port. Connectivity includes WiFi 802.11b/g, while storage combines 256 MB of internal NAND with SD card support.

The console runs the proprietary Nintendo DSi System Software. The modding community has opened it up through the Memory Pit and Unlaunch exploits, which allow homebrew and emulators to run from the SD card. Modifying the software does, however, void the warranty.

Ideal for: Nintendo DS fans who want large, comfortable screens, collectors of clamshell handhelds, and homebrew enthusiasts who want to emulate 8-bit and 16-bit classics on original Nintendo hardware.
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Manufacturer
Custom
SoC
Custom SoC
Model
SoC
Architecture
ARM946E-S
Cores
1
Frequency
133 MHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
2D Graphics Engine
Capacity
16 MB
Technology
PSRAM
Size
4.2
Technology
Primary: IPS, Secondary: IPS, Touchscreen
Resolution
256 x 192
Pixel Density (PPI)
76.19
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Plastic
Capacity
1050 mAh
Analog Sticks
None
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L, R
Extra Buttons
Power, Volume +-
Speaker Type
Dual Stereo
Speaker Position
Front facing
Wi-Fi
WiFi 3
Charge Port
Proprietary Port
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Internal Storage
256 MB
Card Support
NAND, SD
Operating System
Proprietary
Custom OS Support
Memory Pit + Unlaunch
Dimensions
161 mm x 91.4 mm x 21.2 mm
Weight
314 g
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Modifications void warranty

Disassembling this device or installing custom firmware will cancel the manufacturer warranty. Only authorized service personnel should open the unit.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • large dual 4.2" screens
  • touchscreen
  • native Nintendo DS library
  • front-facing stereo speakers
  • SD card support
  • homebrew via Memory Pit + Unlaunch

Cons

  • low 256 x 192 resolution
  • no analog stick
  • proprietary charge port
  • limited emulation beyond SNES/GBA
  • bulky at 314 g
  • modding voids warranty

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