Posts tagged with nintendo

Nintendo DSi LL hits Japan

Posted on November 23, 2009 3:32 AM

Nintendo's DSi LL has arrived in Japan yesterday, and by the time the Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara opened, there were around 100 people lined up. Looks like we could see the Sony PSP-3000 and PS3 both move down a notch from first and second places in the weekly Japanese hardware sales charts next week as the DSi LL helps Nintendo leapfrog to first place. Could this introduction also push the PS2 out of the sales charts since there would be 3 iterations of the DS then? As for those living in Europe and US, we'll have to wait until 2010.

Wiitality Armband To Help Your Enjoy Wiifit

Posted on November 22, 2009 9:24 AM

Holding the Wiimote while fiddling with Wii Fit might not be the most convenient thing, and that’s why you might want to check out Talismoon’s Wiitality accessory, which is basically a neoprene band that can hold your Wiimote in place, securing the controller on your arm via sturdy Velcro straps. You can pick up the Wiitality at Amazon for $3, which is certainly cheaper than having the Wiimote slip from your hand and smash your television.

Nintendo DS To Get Tegra 2 In The Future?

Posted on November 16, 2009 7:55 AM

While there isn’t anything official just yet, word is going around that Nintendo’s future DS portable gaming device could be using NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 mobile processor. Such a move would certainly help Nintendo boost the performance of its DS lineup, and hardcore gamers will certainly welcome the ability to play more complex games or games with better graphics. So keep your fingers crossed, and we’ll keep you posted on the latest on this situation.

Mario And Luigi Rob Cabbie

Posted on November 15, 2009 3:23 AM

Mario and Luigi, the heroes of Nintendo, somehow managed to get into the real world and rob some people? Well, it seems that some folks dressed up in Mario and Luigi costumes assaulted and robbed a cab driver. Of course, this isn’t too much different from your regular robbery, but we have to admit, getting robbed by Mario and Luigi would make a good story when you tell your mates, right?

Nintendo DSi Studio Kit

Posted on November 12, 2009 4:17 AM

While not many people would use the Nintendo DSi’s built-in camera for photography, that doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun with it. The DSi Studio Kit allows you to add a removable flash, wide angle, macro and telephone lens attachments to the DSi, and there is also a set of color filters to help you create some visual effects. Granted the box looks like it’s for little girls, but once you take it out of the box (and ditch the shiny bag), nobody will know, right? The DSi Studio Kit should be going on sale soon for $19.99.

Sanyo Launches New Contactless Wii Charger

Posted on November 12, 2009 4:02 AM

At a glance, you might think that this is the Eneloop Wii that we brought to your attention last year. While it boasts the same similar contactless charging concept, however, when you look closer, you’ll notice that it has been upgraded to support the Wii Motion plus. Aside from that, you’ll also be able to dock 2 Wiimotes at once, though you’re still limited to charging the Wiimote sequentially, just like the previous model.

Didget system for the Nintendo DS

Posted on November 11, 2009 12:21 PM

Nintendo DS owners will find another use for their highly versatile portable console, with a new game developed for that platform that aims to help diabetic children monitor their condition. Known as the Didget system, it was specially designed to encourage young people to test their blood sugar levels regularly. Results can be downloaded onto the console, where they are then rewarded with game points. Those suffering from type 1 diabetes will need to test their blood every few hours, and the Didget helps you keep on time/track.

Free Quill Stylus With New Zelda Game

Posted on November 4, 2009 11:07 PM

We’re not sure why Nintendo likes giving us the snub, but it seems that folks who pick up the new Zelda game (Spirit Tracks) in Japan will be given a nice little transparent quill stylus for their loyalty, and we’re not talking about pre-ordering the game or something, just buying the game on launch day is enough. Hopefully Nintendo will do that same in the US, but somehow we’re skeptical.

Nintendo could offer 3G access to next handheld

Posted on November 1, 2009 7:25 PM

With the iPhone slowly but surely eating into Nintendo's sales when it comes to the handheld gaming market, the Japanese giant will need to do something fast in order to stem the tide. iPhone users have the advantage of accessing 3G Internet regardless of where they are, subject to signal availability of course, but Nintendo DS owners are limited to just Wi-Fi. Nintendo bigwig Satoru Iwata is currently considering to throw in free 3G access to their next handheld, and this could be huge! After all, parents surely won't fork out more money for their kids' iPhone data plan, but free 3G with a DS sounds much more reasonable.

Microwaved Nintendo Wii On Sale

Posted on October 30, 2009 10:54 PM

We've put many different items in the microwave before, but we certainly haven't done what Kenny Irwin has done. In a world where many people queue up for long periods in order to get their hands on a Nintendo Wii, it certainly seems wasteful to microwave the whole Nintendo Wii, but that's just what happened here, and there is even a video detailing the whole gory process. To top things off, this item is going for nearly $6,000 on eBay. Of course, if you think that it's too expensive, you could always just stick whatever console you own into your own microwave. Note: We're joking on that! Fire hazard!

Nintendo Wii 2 Details Leaked?

Posted on October 30, 2009 9:57 PM

With the success of Nintendo's Wii, it really shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone to hear that a “Wii 2” is in the works. There isn't anything official just yet, but word on the street is that it should be released in Q3 of 2010, and will be rolled out worldwide simultaneously, not to mention there will be trade-in programs to sweeten the deal. While there aren't any concrete specs just yet, it seems that there will be a built-in Blu-ray drive (probably to counter piracy) and also support for 1080p games and movies. Hopefully Nintendo will also do something to improve on the already cool motion sensing capabilities of its Wiimote.

Nintendo Wii sales figures plummet

Posted on October 30, 2009 5:17 PM

Looks like the Wii might have finally run out of steam after rolling over its much more powerful competitors over the past couple of years. Apparently, Wii sales have “stalled” experiencing a massive 43% drop in global sales during the first six months of Nintendo's current financial year. Are consumers wising up to the type of games available, or is it a case of new hardware revisions from Sony and Microsoft with aggressive pricing that contributed to the situation?

Netflix streaming coming to Wii as well?

Posted on October 29, 2009 4:41 PM

While Microsoft and Sony's consoles have already been enjoying Netflix streaming in recent times, the poor Nintendo Wii feels all left out. That could change in the near future though, with images showing off Netflix streaming on a Wii console being leaked. It might take place this year, but then again Nintendo might delay it to let it coincide with the next generation Wii HD console which might come out early next year. What do you think?

4-inch Nintendo DSi LL game console confirmed

Posted on October 29, 2009 6:31 AM

Barely 3 days after the rumor that Nintendo is working on a DSi that boasts a larger display, along comes confirmation that the new DSi LL as it will be known will come with 4" displays as tipped off, retailing for a pretty pricey $221 after conversion. This places it above the Sony PSP-3000 in terms of pricing, although it won't be as expensive as the PSP Go. So far, the device comes in a burnt red finish but you can bet your last 1Up that there will be many other colors in store in the near future knowing Nintendo's previous marketing patterns.

Nintendo DSi with larger screen in the works

Posted on October 26, 2009 7:45 PM

Seems that there is a new Nintendo DSi that is in the works according to some rumors, where it will hit Japan first (where else), featuring a slightly larger 4" display on both top and bottom segments. Nice to know that the same rumor also points to a similar price point as the existing DSi despite offering 3/4 of an inch more in terms of viewing area, targeting an older market who might have problems with their eyesight. Won't the graphics be more pixelated then with the larger display? Either that or could this also feature new hardware within to substantiate the NVIDIA Tegra rumor with the DSi?

Nyko Wii wands come with a dash of color

Posted on October 16, 2009 9:59 AM

Nyko has added a few more colors to their Wii wands, where you can choose from a quartet of colors including blue and pink Wiimotes just like how Nintendo has rolled out those colors officially in Japan. Expect Nyko's offerings to come with a $29.99 price point - anyone going to pick tis one up?

FLIPS coming to Nintendo DS

Posted on October 12, 2009 5:59 AM

The Nintendo DS could soon be used to cater to folks who love reading - what with Electronic Arts announcing the development of FLIPS, a new book range targeting that console. FLIPS will cater to kids of all ages, helping them pick up the habit of reading on something they're already familiar with, making us wonder whether parents will now pick up the DS for their little ones knowing they have one less excuse not to. EA has partnered with a range of the UK’s leading publishers of children's books and magazines, offering modern classic titles from authors including (but not limited to) Cathy Cassidy, Eoin Colfer and Enid Blyton, as well as the popular boys series, ‘Too Ghoul for School’ to the DS. Individual FLIPS title will come with six to eight books, sold for £24.99, when it hits the UK this coming December 4th. [Press Release]

Nintendo fixes version 4.2 update for free

Posted on October 2, 2009 8:36 AM

Those who have updated their Wii to firmware 4.2 and find that they have run into problems can relax, knowing that Nintendo is ready and willing to fix it for free. This is good news, but only for those who have clean Wiis and not others who modified theirs. The moral of the story would be to wait for a few days to pass before installing any update lest something like this happens. Good thing Nintendo is an ethical enough company to fix the issues early to keep their customer base happy.

Nintendo announces new colors for DSi

Posted on September 22, 2009 5:19 AM

Nintendo has just announced that they will be releasing three more colors for the Nintendo DSi that is tipped to arrive in Europe from October 23rd onwards. You will be able to enjoy metallic blue, light blue and red versions of the DSi to keep the black and white models company. In addition to new colors, one will also be able to enjoy a firmware update that will include the new Flipnote Studio and Facebook feature pre-installed for free.

Nintendo could roll out Wii successor

Posted on September 21, 2009 8:48 AM

A day after we confirmed that the Nintendo Wii will be getting a price cut, here's news from Square Enix head honcho Yoichi Wada about the Wii's future, where he believes that Nintendo will be rolling out the Wii's successor sometime in the year 2011 which will include features already available on the PS3 and Xbox 360, alongside the possibility of a new controller. Do you think consumers will bite if a new high definition enabled Wii is released?