DSi XL, Dragon Quest IX confirmed for US release

Here’s more from the Nintendo media summit, this time for the handheld afficionados. The upsized DSi XL has been given the go signal for a US release. Those not in the market for a new DSi still have something to look forward to, though: Dragon Quest IX.

Here’s more from the Nintendo media summit, this time for the handheld afficionados. The upsized DSi XL has been given the go signal for a US release. Those not in the market for a new DSi still have something to look forward to, though: Dragon Quest IX.

DSi XL, which comes with a larger screen and plus-sized stylus, will hit North American retail on March 28. Retail price has been set at US$ 189.99. There’s also a book collection for it called “100 Classic Books” that’ll be released on June 15 for US$ 19.99.

Meanwhile, Square Enix’s Dragon Quest IX, which has long been rumored to be headed Stateside, has been confirmed for release as Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies. No specific date yet, but JRPG fans can expect it sometime this summer.

Via [Kotaku]