omgomgomgomg I think I'm getting a DSi XXXXL!

[War]

Dunno if many of you remember, but I made a thread similar to this one last year. I had put up my DS Lite + Cyclo for sale on craigslist and one asshole guy responded. He said he was interested and that he would come over to pick it up. He never did. Calls me again in a week, tells me he's coming to pick it up. Never did. Calls me again the next day. Repeat. So in the end, I literally told him to fuck off, and I tossed the idea away, convinced that I'd just have to be stuck with my DS Lite.

Fast forward to a few days ago. Ever since the DSi XL was announced, I've really, really wanted one. It's perfect for me! So I decided to try my luck again and put my DS on the market.

This is kinda crazy, but last night at 4AM, there was an earthquake here in California. It was a 4.4, not too big, but it sure scared the shit outta me. But what do you know? After I woke up from the earthquake, I get a text from a guy asking if I'm still selling my DS Lite, and that he wants to come pick it up TODAY at 4:30PM! I don't want to get my hopes up too much, but I can't help but to be to excited. I just hope the M3i Zero I have is compatible with it.

Oh, btw, I sold my DS Lite (had it for 2 and a half years, heavy use, L and R buttons only work half of the time), CycloDS, and 8GB microSDHC for 140 bucks. That doesn't sound too overpriced to me, but I know I wouldnt have gotten that price for it here in temp.

If all goes as planned, I'll be getting my nice Burgandy DSi XL by the end of the month.

What's nice is that I have Amazon Prime, which means apart from not paying tax on it, I get it in 2 business days or less. Granted, I'll also have to buy screen protectors and a microSD, but I'll be getting all this for roughly 60 bucks.

 

[Crazyninjaguy]

I got one on release day, and i gotta say, it's so worth it

I didnt get a DSi because i knew the XL was coming out.
Sure people say "Bigger screens? Meh" but you can see so much more detail.
Plus, movies are a lot better on the big screens

 

[War]

Yeah, the bigger screens are the main draw for me. I always complained that the screens in the DS were way too damn small. Plus, there's also the much better d-pad and speakers, DSiWare, etc.

 

[rockstar99]

I have anough cash and really want one for the bigger screens but Im worried that my old DSiWare wont get transfered

Lucky you

 

[War]

I have anough cash and really want one for the bigger screens but Im worried that my old DSiWare wont get transfered

Lucky you

Yeah, pretty sure it won't. :|

 

[Crazyninjaguy]

Yeah that's one thing about DSiWare, it'll only work on the DSi that you downloaded it on

@War, the D-Pad is great yeah, but its noisy

And the speakers can go reallly loud lol, much louder than the Lite.

Overall, i'd say my best console purchase so far ^.^

 

[astrangeone]

Nice. I rather stick with my DSL although - my main complaint for the fat/phat was that it was too clunky for my tiny hands. (In fact, I'm looking to purchases one of the the fat/phats just for the Wifi capabilities - I can transfer Pokemon!)

 

[ojsinnerz.]

Oh, that's great to hear. Hope it actually gets sold though without any lowballing in the process.


I wish I can get the DSi XL...

 

[playallday]

In Canada you can trade in a DS Lite for $115, so getting a DSi XL only costs $85.

 

[War]

In Canada you can trade in a DS Lite for $115, so getting a DSi XL only costs $85.

Erm... are you sure about that? A brand new DS Lite costs 129.99... seems a bit strange that they'd only take 15 bucks off for a used one, especially if they're planning on making a profit.

 

[playallday]

In Canada you can trade in a DS Lite for $115, so getting a DSi XL only costs $85.

Erm... are you sure about that? A brand new DS Lite costs 129.99... seems a bit strange that they'd only take 15 bucks off for a used one, especially if they're planning on making a profit.

Hell yeah, it's a insane deal! It used to be $115 but they bumped it down.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/hot-ebg...-dsi-xl-864228/

 

[.Chris]

i think i saw something in gamestop, "trade in your dsi or ds lite to get the dsi xl for only $100!" then it showed some other wordings....

 

[Sonicslasher]

You'll have to write up what you think about it after you get it. My possibly beef with it is the size. While I'm all for the extra screen, I'm just not sure if I can play the same way with a larger handheld.

 

[War]

You'll have to write up what you think about it after you get it. My possibly beef with it is the size. While I'm all for the extra screen, I'm just not sure if I can play the same way with a larger handheld.

Yeah, I'm not concerned so much about the size itself, but more about both the size and weight of it. I remember the Phat used to tire me out after a while 'cause it was a goddamn brick. Hopefully the XL won't disappoint.

If I do get it, I will definitely put together a little write-up, and I may even do an unboxing.

 

[Jamstruth]

Seen a DSi XL and was surprised by the sheer scale of those screens, how they managed to stop the games looking more pixelly than a bad mobile phone camera picture blown up to large proportions I don't know.

 

[Slyakin]

Dammit, and I just HAD to go and buy that DSi a year ago.

 

[War]

Dammit, and I just HAD to go and buy that DSi a year ago.

Heh, you know what's funny? If that first guy that wanted to buy my DS Lite last year had actually purchased it, I would have bought a DSi. I guess everything happens for a reason. :yaydsixl:

But really, the DSi isn't bad. It just comes down to whether you prefer playing at home vs. on the bus, train, etc. DSiXL seems like more of a at home thing.

 

[dinofan01]

Thats cool. I wouldn't mind upgrading. But the part about the earthquake was so left field. It seems someone still hasn't gotten use to LA! hahah. I sleeped through that baby. But apparently some of the stuff back at my house got smashed. I live about a mile from the center of the quake.

 

[ZeWarrior]

I got one on release day, and i gotta say, it's so worth it

I didnt get a DSi because i knew the XL was coming out.
Sure people say "Bigger screens? Meh" but you can see so much more detail.
Plus, movies are a lot better on the big screens

There is no more detail, its the same resolution, the only thing is its quite a bit bigger.

 

[Deleted_171835]

Awesome! The DSi XL looks great, especially with those humongous screens. Advance Wars will be much easier!

I'm thinking of trading in my DSi at EBGames (the deal Arctic mentioned) for a DSi XL. It'll only cost $28, then!