Nintendo DSi XL hitting Europe on March 5

Nintendo had set Q1 as the tentative release of DSi XL in Europe but now we’ve got confirmed the date. According to Pocket Lint, the larger-sized DSi XL (or DSi LL in Japan) will hit the European retail shelves on March 5. That’s under two months where Europeans will be able to get their hands on the 4.2-inch handheld gaming console from Nintendo.

To rehash, the new DS’ only improvement is its screen, which is about an inch bigger than the previous DSi. However, internally both are the same.

The European variant will be bundled with two titles – Dr Kawashima’s: Little Bit of Brain Training: Arts Edition and Dictionary 6 in 1 with Camera Function.

There is no word on the price but expect it to be pricier than the current DSi.

[Via Engadget]

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