DSI XL worth the purchase.

My mother just purchased my son a DSI XL and I was riding home thinking is it even worth it now since the 3DS is out? I know the DS has a very extensive library as I have one myself, but just figured with the 3DS out there wasn't much sense in buying a DS anymore...

It's worth it to me because I have a lot more DS games than 3DS, and I'm sure those big, crisp screens would make playing some DS games easier. I've heardly mostly positive views on the XL already.

I'd say return it if possible. Yeah it's nice having a large screen, but the 3DS is a far better investment since you can still play the old games as well as all the new 3DS stuff.

I'd say return it if possible. Yeah it's nice having a large screen, but the 3DS is a far better investment since you can still play the old games as well as all the new 3DS stuff.

ChubbyGuy40

This.

I hate the DSi XL with a passion. It's hideous! The games look stretched, so no, it's not a good thing having big screens.

The 3DS can play DS games, so yeah, the 3DS iis a better investment. :)

I agree, its the same price if not more expensive than the 3ds, the 3ds can play all the games you want. There's no need to own a Ds any more if you can get the 3ds.

Have her return it asap. Get a 3DS.

They're both basically the same price. 3DS is the obvious choice but since he is 5, he shouldn't deal with the 3DS yet since Nintendo warned about the 3D effect on young children.