Nintendo Announces DSi LL News

Despite only a few days ago denying that a new Nintendo DS was in the pipeline, the Japanese hardware giant today unveiled the Nintendo DSi LL, due to be released in Japan on November 21st for 20,000 yen (£134).

As previously reported the new version features larger 4.2" screens compared to the DSi's 3.25".  As a result the dimensions of the device have increased by approximately 15% to 161mm x 91.4mm x 21.2 mm, and weighs 100g more than the DSi.  The format will initially be available in three colours: Wine Red, Dark Brown and Natural White.

It seems that the battery length has been enhanced significantly, with the DSi LL able to provide between 13-17 hours on minimum brightness and 4-5 hours on the highest, which compares to 9-14 hours and 3-4 hours respectively on the Nintendo DSi.

The device will support Nintendo DS, DSi exclusive and DSi Ware titles, but like the DSi before it, won't feature support GameBoy Advance titles.  The DSi LL also introduces the Touch Pen along the standard Stylus, although we're waiting for further details on what this offers.

Pre-installed software includes the Nintendo DSi Browser, Moving Notepad, DSi Brain Age Training Hen Arts, Brain Age Hen DSi and Kiyou Akira Rakuhiku Language Easier.