Here comes another outstanding alternative to the excellent DSi consoles — the Nintendo DSi XL.

The Nintendo DSi XL is the latest handheld console from Nintendo that shares the market with Play Station Portable from Sony. Following the trend set by Nintendo DS Lite, the DSi XL, also known as Nintendo DSi LL in Japan, is a seventh generation game console designed to be released in European market on March 5, 2010.

The initial reviews for Nintendo DSi XL were mixed. At first glance, the bulky appearance of the console makes one to think twice. And for a reason, of course.

People are becoming used to seeing game consoles shrink as the years passed and, indeed, game console makers have been striving to downgrade the physical size of their units while at the same time upgrading the gaming experience and performance. So the initial reaction from gamers when the pictures of Nintendo DSi XL were released was a surprising disappointment. But then again, the old adage holds true, “Don’t judge the console by its cover or appearance.”

After flipping back the thick molded cover of the console, you will be surprised by the clarity of the two oversized screens. Boasting with a wider 4.2 inch screens against the 3.25 inch screens of the older DSi, this new console promises nothing else but a total gaming satisfaction.

The screens alone can surprise any gamers used to playing with the standard DSi. Sharp, vivid colors greet the user after the initial loading. Stunned may be a more accurate word for it though. The images are amazingly crisp and realistic.

Faster-paced games from DS can be also be played with ease due to larger images and a more fatter, precise stylus. If you prefer to play with larger screens at the expense of portability, the XL is your best choice. The larger screens are a welcome supplement to your DSi experience because games appear larger and much clearer.

Then comes the audio aspect. With its bulky built comes another surprising improvement — bigger speakers. Older DS was known to have inadequate sound system. The extra rooms provided by XL boosted the audio environment of the console significantly compared to the quieter older DSi. The XL has the snappy looking gloss finish giving it a totally overhauled image.

Overall, the XL is a solid, well-built gaming console from Nintendo. If your interest lies in enjoying the games in a higher level, go with DSi XL. It will never fail to deliver.

New Nintendo DSi XL is now available from Amazon in 2 lovely colors – wine red and bronze.

The Nintendo DS has certainly changed the way people play. Now, these cool gadgets are not just addicting gaming machines. They can be used for training and development as well.

How’s that for a change? Personal Trainer: Cooking comes free with the purchase of the Nintendo DS Lite Green Spring Bundle. Available at Amazon for $219.90, you can become an instant gourmet chef with this device all for the thrill of your family.

Make tasty dishes with the help of the step-by-step guide as shown in your Nintendo DS portable gaming console. Personal Trainer: Cooking also comes with a Voice Control system so you can control the instructions coming at you without using your busy cooking hands. Make a special dinner for your family with full ease.

Personal Trainer: Cooking also comes with lots of tips, examples, and walkthrough guides that can help you a lot as you concoct delicious meals for your family. It’s like having a great chef to consult right in your pocket!

Our brain needs a little jolt every once in a while. With Brain Age for Nintendo DS, you’ll surely get your daily dose of mind boggling fun right in your pocket. Brain Age indeed is the best mind exercise for everybody. Brain age is a collection of different word puzzles, memory games, and math problems for you to solve as fast as you can.

Use Brain Age to train your mind a few minutes everyday. It is indeed the best way to while away time as you travel to the office or as you wait for someone. It is even the perfect replacement of your smoking break. Brain Age offers up to 19 hours of continuous game play on a single charge. Nothing can stop you from being a wise man now.

Brain Age comes as the free game bundle of the Ice Blue Nintendo DS Lite Limited Edition. If you want to get this game for free, the bundle is available at Amazon for around $200. The package also includes a carrying case.

Nintendo DS Lite revolutionizes the way games are played with ultra-bright dual screens and touch-screen technology. With Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you can connect wirelessly, chat with friends while you play and put your skills to the test against players across the room or across the world.

With impressive 3D rendered graphics and ultra-bright screens, Nintendo DS Lite delivers cutting-edge portable games for fans of any genre. With the Nintendo DS Headset, you can talk and chat over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or voice command games.

Nintendo DS Bundle

Included in this limited edition bundle is the Mario Red Nintendo DS Lite as well as the popular New Super Mario Bros. A little about New Super Mario Bros. – Twenty years after Nintendo’s biggest franchise was born, Super Mario Bros. returns in a dazzling platform sure to get your fingers twitching.

With stunning new worlds, new items to collect and challenging new foes, fans from Mario’s classic days will see their dreams answered in this return to the Mushroom Kingdom – while a new generation of Mario players will learn what true gaming platform means.

Nintendo DS Lite

The Nintendo DS Lite manages to pack even more fun into a smaller, slimmer body that’s less than two thirds the size of the original Nintendo DS. Nintendo DS Lite might be over 20% lighter than Nintendo DS, but it’s a lot heavier on features.

System:

With Nintendo DS Lite, dual screens and touch-screen technology allow you to interact with games like never before. Wireless communication allows you to experience real-time multiplayer gameplay, and the free Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service allows you to compete against players from around the globe.

Dual Screens:

Two incredibly bright LCD screens offer one of the most groundbreaking gameplay advances ever developed. Each 3-inch screen can reproduce a true 3D view, with impressive 3D renderings that can surpass images displayed on the Nintendo 64.

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection:

Ready to take on the world? Now, with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you can connect wirelessly, chat and play with Nintendo DS owners across the globe. All you need to play is a Nintendo DS and a Wi-Fi-ready game. There are no subscription fees — the service is free!

Touch Screen Technology:

The lower screen offers something never before provided by any dedicated game device: touch-screen capabilities. You no longer have to rely on just buttons to move your character or shift perspectives. Navigate menus or access inventory items simply by touching the screen with a stylus or fingertip. The possibilities are limited only by developers’ imaginations. The touch screen features a tougher film cover for durability, and the included stylus is stored in the back of the unit.

Microphone Port:

A built-in microphone port means that with Nintendo DS, you only need to tell your games what to do. The Nintendo DS microphone gives you even more ways to interact with your favorite games.

Wireless Network:

With Nintendo DS Lite, you can connect with a local wireless network of up to 16 players. The wireless range can be an incredible 30 to 100 feet and for some games, multiplayer requires just one Nintendo DS game card.

Note: Nintendo DS Lite wireless communication, including PictoChat, is not private and is not monitored by Nintendo. We recommend that you never reveal any personal information or arrange to meet a stranger.

Rich Stereo Sound:

Nintendo DS Lite sound capabilities allow for greatly expanded use of voices and music, and a richer, more immersive game experience. Stereo speakers allow for virtual surround sound and a plug for headphones transmits stereo sound.

Backward Compatibility:

Nintendo DS Lite features a separate media port for Game Boy Advance cartridges, allowing you to play all your favorite Game Boy Advance games in single-player mode.

Technical Specs:

• Size (closed): 133 millimeters (5.2 inches) wide, 73.9 millimeters (2.9 inches) long, 21.5 millimeters (0.85 inches) tall.
• Top Screen: A backlit, 3-inch, transmissive TFT color LCD with 256 x 192 pixel resolution and .24 mm dot pitch, capable of displaying 260,000 colors.
• Touch Screen: Same specs as top screen, but with a transparent analog touch screen.
• Wireless Communication: IEEE 802.11 and Nintendo’s proprietary format; wireless range is 30 to 100 feet, depending on circumstances; multiple users can play multiplayer games using just one DS game card.
• Controls: Touch screen, embedded microphone for voice recognition, A/B/X/Y face buttons, plus control pad, L/R shoulder buttons, Start and Select buttons. The stylus is 1 centimeter longer and 2 millimeters thicker than the stylus of the original Nintendo DS.
• Input/Output: Ports for both Nintendo DS game cards and Game Boy Advance game paks, terminals for stereo headphones and microphone. A removable cover for the Game Boy Advance game pak slot provides added protection from dust and other foreign materials.
• Other Features: Embedded PictoChat software that allows up to 16 users within local range of one another to chat at once; embedded real-time clock; date, time and alarm; touch-screen calibration.
• CPUs: One ARM9 and one ARM7.
• Sound: Stereo speakers providing virtual surround sound, depending on the software.
• Battery: Lithium ion battery delivering five to 19 hours of play on a four-hour charge, depending on use; power-saving sleep mode; AC adapter.
• Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian.

What’s in the Bundle:

• Mario Red Nintendo DS Lite
• New Super Mario Bros. Game
• AC Adapter
• Nintendo DS Stylus (2)
• Wrist Strap
• Instruction Manual