Love Plus+ plus Nintendo’s DSi XL plus schoolgirls. Keyword: plus.
Love simulator Love Plus is quite popular in Japan. There’s an upcoming manga, a Love Plus inspired massage parlour and t-shirts for brave souls. Heck, it’s even in Nintendo DSi XL TV ads. What’s next?
The DSi XL’s larger size, jumbo touch pen, bigger screen and refined old people colours (Wine Red?) made it seem like the DSi XL is targeted at old people. That’s not necessarily true, says Nintendo.
The new Nintendo DSi XL – already out in Japan, where it’s known as the DSi LL – will be released in Europe in March, Nintendo has announced.
Other names batted around for the big-screen handheld: “DSi Comfort”, “DSi Premium” and “DSi Living”. And Shigeru Miyamoto proposed “DSi Deka”. That’s according to the latest Iwata Asks roundtable, discussing the DSi LL.
The DSi LL, (DSi XL in the West) is the latest addition to the hugely successful Nintendo platform. “LL” is the Japanese equivalent of “XL”, or “extra large”. But is bigger really better?
When the DSi LL launched, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata pointed out that the portable’s larger 4.2″ LCD screens meant that it was easier to watch others play.
Comparing the DSi LL to other DS portables? Seen that. To other handhelds? Ditto. But what about comparing to other things — like cabbage, a baby, a baseball signed by Nolan Ryan? Haven’t seen that yet. Until now.
Ah, yes. Unboxing. The ritual of taking things out of a box and then posting photos of what is inside. Here is a look inside the DSi LL box. Hello cardboard!
