Worth getting a Yellow DSi XL for Christmas?

Started by Princess Diana September 25th, 2010 6:47 AM
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I was just wondering if it would be worth getting a Yellow DSi XL for Christmas if the 3DS will be coming out a few months later anyway (which has been confirmed to have backwards compatibility). I don't own a DSi, I just have my silver DS Lite and that's all.

Would it be worth the £150 to get the XL or should I just wait until the 3DS comes out?
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Wait for the 3ds.
Much better than DSi

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I don't see any point in upgrading to a DSi XL at this point.

I thought that popular American games store were saying that it was going to be out BEFORE Christmas.
Judging by accidental tweets and other rumous that seems very likely. It also seems like a good idea to import, rather than bother with Europe's regular schedule of delays on both hardware and software releases.

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I would definitely wait. There's obviously going to be a new Pokemon 3DS game, (Or at least I think there's no doubt of it) you would have to wait to get it. The 3DS is confirmed to come out before March 31 2011. Hang in there. I was tempted to get one too. O:

So harrrd. e_e

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i would honestly say go for it, if you dont mind buying bunch of gaming systoms :P
you can play the DSI XL till spring, 2011. i think, then but the 3ds when you want it. its your choice really xD

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There are a lot of signs pointing toward a November 22, 2010 release for the 3DS in North America. Nintendo has already confirmed that the 3DS will be out no later than March 2011, so at the most you're looking at a 3 month wait. So I can't really see the point in buying a DSi at this point - you might as well just wait and get the 3DS (or you might not even have to wait if it comes out in November), which should be backwards compatible anyway.

We'll find out this coming Wednesday -that's when Nintendo is holding a press event and revealing the release details.
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How about we get back to you on Wednesday? That's when Ninty finally confirms when it comes out.
Or maybe not. IGN's saying that the 3DS release announcement will not admit international press, and may only disclose Japanese release and price information. =/ And yet IGN will be attending...

It seems counterintuitive to set up one conference per region, but hey, the NO B/W PICS letter turned out to be legitimate. Doesn't make it less stupid, but it's real.

I swear, they are such a company.
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Nintendo of America actually confirmed there would be something announced this Wednesday, so I'd assume they'll have something to say too. I can't imagine NoA being involved if we weren't going to hear something regarding North America.
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Oh and what a shocking and horrible crime that is. How dare they.
The auto-italics in the quote box detract from the mock-loathing I tried to imbue in that little comment. =/
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The auto-italics in the quote box detract from the mock-loathing I tried to imbue in that little comment. =/
If that's the case, then I apologize :x

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http://www.wiinintendo.net/2010/09/28/nintendo-conference-2010-coverage-3ds-japanese-launch-details-revealed-at-1-am-est-tonight/

Japan won't get it 'til February and we'll see it around March.

There goes Christmas D:

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And, presumably, it'll go for 300 USD. D8
I am so very, very disappoint. Oh well. more time to build up a reserve of cash to completely blow on games and accessories! 8D I oughta find a good charm/strap thing. Something halfway manly. /ramble

So personally I'd still wait it out for the 3DS, even if it is gonna be six months. I guess it's your choice from here, Paparazzo.

btw, do we still have an active 3DS thread? Can we convert this one?
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I'd wait. The tech market is like this; your brand-new piece of whatever will be obsolete five days later when they produce something newer and better. Chances are, this'll happen if you purchase a DSi right now. Even if it half the price.

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I'd say get both, if you can! (This is actually coming from someone who has way too many DS systems....)

I have the Yellow DSi XL, and the color is amazing and bright. It is probably the best color out of all other DS colors. You could get the XL to play until Spring, but to be honest, I suppose you would be better off and save money waiting for the 3DS.
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