While Japanese handhelds tend to focus on small design, the new DSi LL (and DSi XL in Europe) will contain large 4” screens and a new stylus with substantial girth. The street date of the DSi LL is November 21st, potential Q1 for Europe, and “further details” for a North American release.

The question to ask is why make it larger? I don’t have much space to spare in my pants and my DS conveniently fits inside my pocket. The DSi LL appears inconveniently larger which one would assume reduces portability.  However with a larger screen and pre-loaded software such as Easy Meikyo Kokugo Dictionary, Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters and Brain Age Express: Math it seems the target audience may not be gamers.

[Joystiq]

At Nintendo’s big press conference tonight, Iwata wasted no time in announcing the newest incarnation of the DS: The DSi. Along with having bigger screens (3.5 inches each), this new DS will include 2 3 megapixel cameras, SD card support, internal memory, and a DS version of the Virtual Console. It can even play MP3s! Hit the jump for the rest of the specs.

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