It is official, Nintendo had announced DSi LL, a new variation of the popular handheld, this time with a slight twist. The newer version will have these features over the predecessors.
- a bigger 4.2 x 2 inch screen
- a bigger stylus (the old one is included too)
- Japanese-only version of the Rakubiki Dictionary
- Brain Age games will be included
- Longer battery life
Nintendo’s DSi LL will begin retail on the 21 Nov 2009 at a price of 20,000 yen.
Some of the specifications:
Name: Nintendo DSi LL
Price: 20000 yen (tax included)
Screen size: 4.2 inches × 2 screen
Screen performance: Transmissive TFT color LCD (can display 26 million colors)
Size: Width 161.0mm / vertical 91.4mm / thickness 21.2mm
Stylus: about the length 96.0mm / Touch Pen (large) about the length 129.3mm
Power Supply: Nintendo DSi AC Adapter / Battery Pack
Weight: about 314g
Charging time: about 3 hours
Battery duration: intensity from 13 to 17 hours / 4-5 hours highest brightness
Compatible software: Nintendo DS and DSi-only software
Price: 20000 yen (tax included)
Screen size: 4.2 inches × 2 screen
Screen performance: Transmissive TFT color LCD (can display 26 million colors)
Size: Width 161.0mm / vertical 91.4mm / thickness 21.2mm
Stylus: about the length 96.0mm / Touch Pen (large) about the length 129.3mm
Power Supply: Nintendo DSi AC Adapter / Battery Pack
Weight: about 314g
Charging time: about 3 hours
Battery duration: intensity from 13 to 17 hours / 4-5 hours highest brightness
Compatible software: Nintendo DS and DSi-only software
Kotaku has done a very detailed comparison of the DSi LL against the other DS. Check it out here
The bigger display and the longer battery life is the key!