Nintendo DSi Bundle & Wii Deals

The Nintendo DSi bundle was released in 2009. Just a year later, DSi XL bundle became available when the new console was released in March 2010.  DS Lite sales still have momentum, but the DS line is competing with Wii bundle deals as the company moves full speed ahead with its brand new platform. The company updated the DSi model with a digital camera, music playback, a browser, and other new features. The newest console, the DSi XL, has similar functionality  with improved visuals and audio effects, enhancements made possible by the the console’s large size. Plus, with the upcoming 3DS, gamers are sure to make these models the topic of endless discussions and debates over the next several months. Here are a few of the latest bundles and console features:

Here are DSi XL new console bundles:

DSi XL with Case ($189.99)
Find it here on Walmart.com.
Colors: burgundy or bronze (shown)
Ships March 28.

The DSi XL 20 in 1 starter kit ($29.99)
Find it here on Amazon.
Accessories shown included.
Ships April 16.

DSi (original console) bundles include these:

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Nintendo DSi + 2 games + accessory kit
($219 now $189 ) Get it now at Walmart
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DSi Hardware Bundle
(System, Stylus, Car Charger, AC Power Adapter,
Ear Bud Headphones, Controller Protector, Manual)
($204 now $187 ) Get it now at Amazon

So how does the new DSi XL differ from its predecessors? Here are some facts:

• Platform: The DSi XL is the 4th DS platform.
• Compatibility: Warning! Like the DSi, this model does not have a GameBoy port. Also, DSiWare games are not transferable!
• Pre-installed Software: The new console comes with the Nintendo DSi Browser, as well as Flipnote Studio. Also included are Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters nad Brain Age Express: Math and Photo Clock.
• Battery Life: Impressively, the battery life of the DSi XL is longer than the DSi. At minimum brightness, the new model lasts 13-17 hours. (DSi lasts 9-14 hours, and the DS Lite lasts 15-19 hours by comparison.)
• Larger Screen: The screen on the new model is 4.2 inches wide. This is remarkably large compared to the 3-inch DS Lite screens and the 3.25-inch DSi screens. (Some of the new bundles come with Nintendo DSi cases specifically for the XL model).
• Buttons: Buttons are the same as those on DSi Nintendo.
• Audio applications: Larger speakers mean more sound. Many reviewers who have written about the XL platform are very happy with all the noise it makes!
• Stylus: The new model comes with an extra large stylus, along with a small stylus that tucks into the console. These and other DSi accessories are already available in kits, but each stylus comes with the console.

Excited?  Checkout the many DSi games bundle offers available online; choosing the right one can easily save you $50 or more. Have fun with accessories or just the console. See the white, pink, matte blue, matte black, and accessories above. Nintendo game bundles for the XL will follow.