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Carlos Bellés

carlos

Reviewed in Spain on April 14, 2013

Todo muy bien, tanto calidad como precio. No he tenido ningun problema hasta el momento
Recomiendo el producto a todos las personas.

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Patsy

Fantastic!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2010

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I bought the Nintendo to keep my grandson busy after I collected him from school - but I had to have a go first. I'm trying very hard to keep up with new technology so I saw this as a challenge.
What an amazing little instrument! My grandson is five years old and was wide-eyed when we used the face and voice changing technology and, since I bought a 'Mario' game I struggle to take the Nintendo away from him.

However, I was most surprised at my own discovery.
I half guessed I wouldn't like the brain-training as I've never particularly liked puzzles or quiz shows ..... and I was right, I don't like the brain-training.
What next - would it all be wasted on me?
I had no idea what games I might like to play as I'd never played one so I thought I'd put a toe in the water - I bought 'Hotel Dusk'.
And my life changed!!!!!
I couldn't put the thing down!
It's a bit like when you find a new author whose book you love and you realise they've written many more and that you have months of delight in store.
The up-shot is that this little device has changed my leisure time and is costing me a fortune in new games!

I recommend it absolutely to anyone as its appeal must be across all age groups.

10 people found this helpful

FussyMissus

Good upgrade but with a glitch....

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2010

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I agree with many of the other reviewers about the upgraded games console, but as I am a fussy person, I did notice one major glitch. In a moment of madness, the creators of this games console decided, in their infinite wisdom, to put the on/off button at the bottom left of the console, actually on the part where the screen is. Souns nice, and replaces the sliding on/off button of the previous DS, but play it and grip it long enough and you will find out how easy it is to turn off the DSiXL by complete accident. Very frustrating if in the middle of an exciting level of Yoshi or Mario, and rather scary at first as you think the console has died!

Other than that, I would reccomend a screen protector for this console else it'll become a total mess after a while, trust me.

Playability wise, it is heavier than the old DS, but you do get used to it, and the larger screen is a bonus. If you are into making a complete fool of yourself, the preloaded games make it possible to act, talk and take photos with this little machine. Not my cup of tea but I am sure it will amuse someone out there.

The addition of the stylus was a good move. You get the standard stylus with the machine, and a larger one that looks like a regular pen, a bonus for those of us with weak grips, and it's never going to get lost anywhere.

All in all a good upgrade and had it not been for the on/off switch, it would have had four stars

15 people found this helpful

Jessica Davidson

Seller is great at responding to issues, product would have been great if it worked.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2021

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Happy to find a DS XL for the price advertised. Order shipped on time, but I was given the incorrect tracking information. Toy Planet was quick to respond and despatched a new item to the required address. Whilst the item was a week late due to this, it did arrive before I required it (mother's day). Whilst it was advertised that there were mild scratches to the case, the inside and screen of the DS was pristine, working charger also supplied. However the stylus was chewed up, it was revolting - I think it is pure laziness not to replace this, as I picked a pack of 5 spare styluses for about £3. Wouldn't have gone amiss.. Upon testing the DS with two different official Nintendo game cards, I learnt that it was unable to read games. So I am paying for the return for a full refund of the product. There was no postage method offered, so I don't think this will be refunded to me. There is a chance that this experience is just a particularly bad one off. I blame Amazon for their lack of vetting. So I probably won't use this company again unless they offer something particularly enticing, because as I said they were very quick to respond and resolve the situation overall. So I'd recommend this company if you have time & coin to spare for the return.
TL;DR: Product arrived late, wrong tracking, DS turned on but didn't read working game cards, refund actioned, returning at my cost, seller quick to respond + resolve. 3 stars for response from seller, product being in relatively good 2nd hand shape + accepting return // -1 star for wrong tracking/delay, -1 star for not working as advertised.

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Sheila Barnes

Bigger & ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2010

Verified Purchase

Recently made redundant, so decided to treat myself.
Well worth it! There was one game on Touchmaster, Powercell, I could barely see the cards on my old DSi. Can see them clearly now. Love the built in Brain Training game.
Haven't used any of the other features, but I didn't buy it for that.
They have since brought out some new colours, there was only two chices when I bought it. Quite happy with the maroon, though. Not sure if i'd have bought one of the new colours.
Given it four stars, simply because I don't need any of the extras - after all, I have a camera for taking pictures and a computer for on-line (can't get wi-fi).

Kevin Anderson

A proper sized DS for man hands :)

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2010

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Finally a DS for people with larger hands that does not cause cramp or eye strain.
The screen is both vibrant and crystal clear, along with good sound and responsive
control all round.

Battery life is great allowing for long periods of play between charges. The over
all build quality is excellent with a good solid hinge, so the screen stays at the
angle you set it even during excessive movement of the DS.

It is such a nice size, that playing it sat on your table/desk is also now a viable
approach as the newer screen is clearly viewable from much more angles. Games that
involved searching for tiny objects on the screens are now actually playable thanks
to the XL's bigger clearer screens :)

I really cannot find a single fault with this DS. It is still small enough to carry
with you, yet large enough to be comfortable over long periods along with the better
screen size and clarity, it is the best DS for today's games in my opinion.

One person found this helpful

RosieH

Bigger Screen

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2010

Verified Purchase

got this for the bigger screen, (not the extras) previously had a DS lite, which i found things were a bit small for me, like text and cards on games like solitaire

had trouble getting it going, wouldn't respond to stylus, so had to do re-start, see page 81 of book, after that no problem

can't comment on camera etc, as prob won't use it

does have brain training game installed

it has a slightly longer stylus, but also comes with a pen stylus, which i find much better,

PS. after using XL for a few days, i don't know how i managed with the smaller
DS lite screen

17 people found this helpful

JAYDABARON

WHAT A BIT OF KIT!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2010

Verified Purchase

I purchased this for my lads 7th birthday he had a ds prior i gotta say it is excellent value you get your games plus endless amounts of other things too it has wifi aswell after 2 week of playin on it i realised he hasnt put a game in it yet its amazing how it enhances my lads attension to writing aswell as he loves sending msgs to his big sister an drawing is very good overall it is just way more superior to the old ds ya cant beat it too for gameplay for young kids my lad started on these at 5 no doubt they is kids younger on them he has a psp but he prefers the ds if you purchase one i strongly advise you to get a sillicone skin on it as they are very shiny and slippy to hold!!!! hope this helps

p.s
i play on it when he doesnt great when weather is rubbish

One person found this helpful

Doc Barbara

Very good fun and good for brain-training

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2012

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I use this little gadget for playing old-fashioned games such as Solitaire and Mahjong. It is excellent for the purpose as the screen is a decent size and the cards for a complicated patience fall into place so quickly. It is possible to find the rules for the games on most of the cartridges (there is one which has many varieties of both games plus tangram) and so it is a good companion on a long train journey. I have learned many types of patience which I did not know existed or had forgotten - a real nostagia trip to my childhood! And the names are fascinating: Yukon, Aunt Mary etc. I do believe that playing Solitaire has helped keep my brain quick and active. The camera has proved useful but takes some tapping to find the right part to snap with.

One person found this helpful

Lincs Val

would recommend to everyone

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2010

Verified Purchase

I love this console, the bigger screen makes a lot of difference, I would recommend you purchase the screen protectors to save the screen from getting scratched. Also the starter kit has a brilliant carrying case and extra stylus etc. I like the bigger stylus which is like holding a biro pen, as all the ones I have seen before are tiny and soon make your hand ache, no problem with the bigger one. Just don't do as I did when working out a puzzle on paper using a biro, nearly made the mistake of using it on the screen, just stopped in time and picked up the stylus, won't do that trick again. Highly recommended product and easy to use, even for an oldy like me.

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