DSi XL: Broken and Dissected

The folks over at iFixIt did another awesome post, this time around opening up the Nintendo DSi XL. All its bit and pieces were removed and cataloged, with accompanying notes. Also, there's instructions on how to do it yourself, that is, if you want to risk your DSi XL.

All in all, the DSi XL's interior looks pretty similar to a regular DSi, except of course for the larger screens.

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Earthworm Jim Soon on DSiWare

If you've been a gamer for, oh say 20 years, then Earthworm Jim is probably no stranger to you. It is truly one of the most enjoyable game yours truly has ever played.

Earthworm Jim is not your regular platformer. In it you play as an earthworm named Jim (thus the name Earthworm Jim!) who happened upon an alien suit giving him awesome powers. His mission: to save the princess! In the screenshot below you can see that the action is on the top screen while the bottom screen is reserved for stats and to pause the game..

This version of Earthworm Jim for the DSiWare is said to be exactly like the original, so us kiddies are in for a lot of fun!

DSi XL North American Release

We all know it's coming but there's nothing like hearing the officials call it! The Nintedo DSi XL will be released in North America on March 28 (mark it on your calendars!) for around $190. That's just about $20 more than your average-sized DSi.

The colors available at launch will be Burgundy and Bronze but, knowing Nintendo, we're all sure there will be more choices soon. The DSi XL will come with DSiWare Brain Age, the DSi Browser, Photo Clock, and Flipnote Studio.

Here's the official Nintendo DSi XL trailer.

Apple iPad vs. DSi XL

If you haven't heard yet, the Apple iPad was released to the public this past week. The reception among techies and geeks were divided; some calling it the next best thing after the uhmm.. iPhone while some compare it to a slab of rock. But one thing that I'm interested to know is what games can I play on it and will it be better than my Nintendo DSi XL?

It has a touchscreen, yes, and its screen is way bigger than the DSi XL. I reckon it has a better resolution too. But what games will be available on it? I for one can't wait to find out!