Using the Cameras on Nintendo DSi XL – Specs, Features & Quality Reality Check

The DSi XL has two 0.3 MP (VGA) cameras, not a dedicated video camera:

• Inner Camera (top bezel) – faces you; self-portraits.
• Outer Camera (hinge side) – faces world; photos/video.

Features

• Photo: 640×480 JPEG; lens effects (kaleidoscope, merge, frame).
• Video: 256×192 @ 15 fps, .avi (MJPEG) – max 10 min / 3 MB per clip. Low quality.
• Apps: DSi Camera (built-in), Flipnote Studio (animation), Face Training, games with AR (WarioWare: Snapped!).

Access

Home Menu → Camera icon. Switch cameras with L/R or on-screen button.

Quality is toy-tier; use a phone for real photos/video.