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|caption = A dark red [[DSi]] pen next to [[Touch Pen]] of the same color.}}
 
|caption = A dark red [[DSi]] pen next to [[Touch Pen]] of the same color.}}
   
The '''Stylus '''(a.k.a. '''Styli''') is an accessory available with every [[Nintendo DS]], [[Nintendo DS Lite]], [[Nintendo DSi]], [[Nintendo DSi XL]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], [[Nintendo 3DS XL]] and [[Wii U]]. Every Stylus comes in a range of colors.
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The '''Stylus '''(a.k.a. '''Styli''') is an accessory that comes with every [[Nintendo DS]], [[Nintendo DS Lite]], [[Nintendo DSi]], [[Nintendo DSi XL]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], [[Nintendo 3DS XL]] and [[Wii U|Wii ]]U (Although it is possible to purchase another stylus from a Third-Party company if the original was misplaced.)
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
The Stylus is a pen-like object. It is located at a specific area of the DS, depending on which model. The stylus can be very helpful, because it helps players use the DS by touching the bottom screen. But, the stylus can easily get lost, so take care of it, especially if the DS is near small children, pets or something else.
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The Stylus is a pen-like object. It is located at a specific area of the DS, depending on which model. The stylus can be very helpful, as it helps players have more accuracy in using the bottom half of the console, which is the touch screen.
   
If someone bought a 3DS, the stylus looks a little bit similar or different. It is shaped like a short crayon. You can extend it by holding the black end of it and moving it backwards (up to 100mm). If someone bought a DSi XL, there is a brand new, improved version of stylus known as a '[[Touch Pen]]'. A 3DS's stylus is made with some sort of metal which makes it very, very shiny, unlike all others, which is made with plastic. It also extends for more convenient storage.
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The stylus of a 3DS looks slightly more modernized and has metal for the shaft of it, unlike the other stylus in past DS consoles. The 3DS stylus can be extended by holding the back end of it and pulling it backwards, effectively making a longer and therefore more comfortable gaming experience. (up to 100mm). The DSi XL has an improved version of stylus known as a '[[Touch Pen]]'.
   
 
==Dimensions==
 
==Dimensions==

Revision as of 10:48, 12 January 2017


The Stylus (a.k.a. Styli) is an accessory that comes with every Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL, Nintendo 3DSNintendo 3DS XL and Wii U (Although it is possible to purchase another stylus from a Third-Party company if the original was misplaced.)

Description

The Stylus is a pen-like object. It is located at a specific area of the DS, depending on which model. The stylus can be very helpful, as it helps players have more accuracy in using the bottom half of the console, which is the touch screen.

The stylus of a 3DS looks slightly more modernized and has metal for the shaft of it, unlike the other stylus in past DS consoles. The 3DS stylus can be extended by holding the back end of it and pulling it backwards, effectively making a longer and therefore more comfortable gaming experience. (up to 100mm). The DSi XL has an improved version of stylus known as a 'Touch Pen'.

Dimensions

The dimensions of the stylus vary from model to model. Below is a table comparing the sizes.

System

Nintendo DS Nintendo DS - Original Grey Model

Nintendo DS Lite Nintendo DS Lite Console

Nintendo DSi

Nintendo DSis

Nintendo DSi XL (normal)

Nintendo DSi XLs

Nintendo DSi XL (Touch Pen)

Nintendo DSi XLs

Length 75 mm (3.0 inches) 87.5 mm (3.44 inches) 92 mm (3.6 inches) 96 mm (3.8 inches) 129.3 mm (5.09 inches)
Width 4 mm (0.16 inches) 4.9 mm (0.19 inches) 4.9 mm (0.19 inches) 4.9 mm (0.19 inches) 10 mm (0.39 inches)