Despite its promising features, not to mention the hype it got when it was first launched, the Nintendo 3DS is not selling well. The higher-ups are allegedly not too pleased about it, which is why reports begin to circulate that Nintendo may bring out a new hardware revision of the 3DS that downplays its 3D powers.
According to French gaming site 01.net, Nintendo is having a hard time convincing customers that the… Read More » 

Nintendo is about to roll out a revised model of the Wii, just in time for pre-holiday shopping. The streamlined model now sits horizontally instead of vertically like the original. It is also a bit smaller and no long has the ability to play Gamecube games. The tweaked Wii could be the last act for this particular system as Nintendo will move on to its next-gen console Wii U.
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Don’t look now, but another gadget is slashing its price. The much-anticipated Nintendo 3DS drops its price by up to $80–from $249 to $169–beginning August 12.
The move is not just a reaction to slow initial sales of the handheld console, which is attributed by several factors including the recent Japan earthquake and tsunami, but also as a preparation for the launch of Nintendo 3DS’ A-List… Read More » 

After announcing that Nintendo 3DS will offer a 3D video service in Japan, the company has now confirmed that American customers will also enjoy watching videos in 3DS through its partnership with Netflix. Nintendo 3DS users in the United States can download the Netflix app for free, but requires subscription to Netflix to access streaming movies and TV shows.
To download the app, users must first install the 3DS … Read More » 

Remember when the CEO of Nintendo of America said something along the line of “we would rather be duplicated than imitate“? Well, looks like he will swallow his words when the big bosses in Japan decided to turn the Nintendo 3DS into an all-purpose gaming/ media/ social device.
This was actually planned years ago, but Nintendo looked at the iPad and thought they needed to do something or else Apple wou… Read More » 

Reggie Fils-Aime, president and CEO of Nintendo of America, gave an interview to David M. Ewalt of Forbes.com and revealed what we need to know about Nintendo’s upcoming gaming console, the Wii U. It’s a bit lengthy, but here is the gist of what “The Regginator” has to say:
The Wii U will be launched after April Fool’s Day 2012 – Fils-Aime did not specify on what date after Apri… Read More » 

After weeks of speculation, Nintendo has finally unveiled its latest generation of gaming console. The Wii U features a large, touchscreen controller with buttons similar to current Wii controllers. The Wii U controller is just as motion-sensitive, but I doubt you would use it like a sword or tennis racket, but thankfully plain ol’ Wii controllers work just fine on the new console.
The big deal about the … Read More » 

A Japan-based newspaper has reported that Nintendo’s upcoming gaming system, which is codenamed “Project Cafe,” will have touchscreen controllers with built-in cameras. This report has confirmed, or at least given more credibility, long-running rumors about the next-gen Nintendo Wii.
Nikkei added that the controller will have a six-inch touchscreen display and camera, as well as tablet-like funct… Read More » 

Nintendo has dropped the price of its popular Wii game console by US$50 to $150 in anticipation of the company’s launch of the successor to the game system by next year.
Beginning May 15, the newly-priced Wii system will also come in either black or white with a Mario Kart Wii game and a Wii Wheel accessory, thus replacing the previously included Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort.
This was the second time Wii&… Read More » 

Several users of the recently-launched Nintendo 3DS are beginning to report the difficulty of even launching the handheld gaming device. According to them, the 3DS would randomly crash and fades into a black screen as seen in the picture. The instructions on the screen recommend a hard reset to solve the problem, albeit temporarily. Some users even suggest to reformat the SD card to FAT32.
The issue, however, ha… Read More » 

Americans, Nintendo has heard you! Finally, the release of Nintendo 3DS in the United States was revealed to be on March 27, 2011, costing US$249, which is less than the speculated $299 price. Considering that the 3DS price is $70 more than the most expensive Game Boy, it is definitely a good deal.
The handheld device has the form of the Nintendo DSi, but it has a unique glasses-free 3D top screen, which is 10% wi… Read More » 

Nintendo 3DS is set to launch this year, with Nintendo unveiling the full list of games that will be released along its launch in Japan on February 26.
Titles include Konami’s “Winning Eleven Soccer” (retitled “Pro Evolution Soccer” outside Japan); Namco Bandai’s “Ridge Racer 3D”; Capcom’s “Super Street Fighter IV”; Tecmo Koei’s “Samurai … Read More » 

With 3D gaming becoming a buzz word in the years to come with next year’s introduction of Nintendo 3DS, issues have been raised whether it is safe especially for our eyes.
As of now, there have been conflicting reports. The Japanese warning guidelines of the handheld gaming device advice players that 3D gameplay causes eye fatigue faster than the usual 2D gaming, which is why they need to take 30-minute brea… Read More » 

Sony PlayStation Portable is also going venturing to the augmented reality gaming world, much like what Nintendo DSi did, with a new game called EyePet. However, since the PSP does not have any cameras, the game will provide one for you as it comes bundles with every EyePet UMD.
The object of the game is to raise your very own virtual pet. Players learn to nurture, personalize, and interact with the EyePet wherev… Read More »