Nintendo DSi XL launches in Japan

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This weekend the super-sized handheld, the Nintendo DSi XL (or 'LL' in the Far East) launched in Japan, much to the delight of the country's elderly gamers.

UPDATE: We've got ours. Check out our Nintendo DSi XL comparison shots.

Original Story: Famitsu reports that approximately a hundred customers queued outside Akihabara's Yodobashi Camera for the launch of the handheld, while down the road at Bic Camera a further 60 customers formed a line.

Surprisingly, not all of the queue-formers were over 60; a high number of 20 and 30-year-olds turned up for the device, reports Famitsu, including business women, couples, parents with children and yes - one elderly lady (pictured, for your pleasure).

The DSi XL is due to launch in Europe in Q1 2010.and sports larger 4.2 inch screens, greater battery life and a second pen-like stylus. It really is quite massive.

Ours is due in the post sometime this week, so check back for sexy photos soon.

Via Kotaku

Andy Robinson