New Nintendo DSi To be As Fast As The Wii?

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Nintendo fanboys; prepare to start salivating. It looks like Iwata and his boys have finally found a way to set their handheld gaming devices above the iPhone. Since they can't match the versatility of a smartphone with something like the DS, Nintendo intends to attract consumers back to handheld gaming by offering them graphics quality that no iPhone game can compete with. Digital Foundry (via Electronista) reports that the new DSi will pack a Tegra 2 processor.

This new processor will mark a "colossal" jump in power and speed. How colossal? The new DSi could be just as fast as the Wii, with more support for visual effects. If true, this will mark the first time that a handset has been more powerful than a modern console.

Posted on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:19:20 CST | by Robert Evans

Hot Early Amazon Black Friday Wii Bundle Deal With $50 Gift Card

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Amazon beats the latest Walmart Holiday Value Bundle deal on a Wii and the Wii Fit Board.
When you buy the Nintendo Wii console along with a Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board you get a free $50 Gift Card. Currently the Wii sells for 199.99 and the Wii Fit Plus with Balance board sells for only $89.99. The overall cost is $289.98. If you subtract the $50 gift card value you get this Wii bundle for $239.98 on Amazon.
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Posted on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:26:28 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

ToysRUs Wii Holiday Value Bundle Supposed To Save $100

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Nintendo Wii bundle deals are very common again this Holiday shopping season. We reported earlier about the Walmart Wii Value Bundle selling for $299. The Walmart Will bundle includes the Wii Console, Wii Fit Plus, Balance Board and a $25 eGift card.

ToysRUs also has for this weekend a Wii Holiday Value bundle for $249.92. The ToysRUs Wii deal includes what they call Ready for Play Wii Pack. This pack includes 20 AA batteries, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii game, Ultimate Gaming Ottoman and your choice of 4 Gear Monkey accessories ($9.99 each).
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Posted on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nintendo Wii Back On Top In U.S. Video Game Sales In October

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In September the Sony PS3 outsold the Nintendo Wii in the U.S. for the first time since forever. According to the independent NPD Group the Nintendo Wii is back in October on the #1 spot.
The Nintendo Wii sold 507,000 consoles, 321,000 PS3 consoles sold Sony and 250,000 Xbox 360 were sold by Microsoft.
It looks like the new low PS3 price and the new Slim model are already wearing thin.
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Posted on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Super Mario Bros Wii Game With $10 Credit Available On Amazon

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Amazon matches the $10 off deal on the New Super Mario Bros Wii Game that Walmart started offering over the weekend.
When you order New Super Mario Bros. Wii you get $10 off a future video game purchase. The promotional code will be placed directly into your Amazon.com account within 2 business days after the product ships. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Thrustmaster Unveils New Wii Remote Charging Solutions

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Thrustmaster has unveiled a new line of Wii Remote charging solutions. The first is called the T-charge Stand Contactless+ NW. The charger replaces the standard stand for the Wii with a new one that holds the console and has two places to charge Wii remotes.

The stand includes new battery doors that allow the remotes to be recharged by sitting them on the stand cradles and doesn’t require users to remove the silicone cases from the remotes for charging. The charger can charge two remotes at once. The T-Charge Quattro+ NW is able to charge four Wii remotes at once. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Nintendo Wii Is On Sale For $179.99 On Dell With Free Shipping

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Dell has put the Nintendo Wii console on Sale and offers it for $20 less. That's right, things have changed compared to a year ago when Wii discounts were seldom or came in a bundle deal in the United States.

The Wii price cut to $199.99 is apparently not enough to move the Wii out the door. You can buy the Nintendo Wii console now on Dell for $179.99 and Dell also ships it free (Via GottaDeal).
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Posted on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:55:31 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Netflix On Wii Rumor

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Rumors that the Netflix movie streaming service will also be coming to the Nintendo Wii have been around for a while. On Monday Netflix and Sony announced that Netflix instant streaming is coming to the Sony PS3 console. This was preceded by a comment from Netflix CEO Hastings saying that there is one more CE vendor launching Netflix in 2009 with material install base. Read more

Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nintendo Profit Way Down, Is the Wii's Reign Over?

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Nintendo announced their half year earnings and the profit for the April to September period is down 52% compared to last year according to the WSJ. Nintendo also lowered the forecast for the full fiscal year to 230 billion Yen profit compared to 300 billion yen forecasted earlier.
Nintendo blames the strong yen and the recent Wii price-cut for the drop in profit. Though Nintendo also sold way less Wii consoles compared to last year. Read more

Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Black Wii Bundle Headed To Europe

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Everyone knows that black is a way cooler color than white. When you've got a white gaming console, you're just another member of the herd. Blending in, keeping a low profile, playing by the rules and trying to stay straight and fly right. The Wii has a reputation for being a great kiddy and casual gamer console, but it still needs to be able to draw in the hardcore set.

That's why Nintendo is putting out a black Wiimote, and also why they're bringing an all-black Wii bundle to Europe (via Engadget). That's right, starting November 6th you folks in the UK and Ireland will be able to express your angst through a darkened console. On the 20th, the rest of Europe gets the opportunity.

Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:56:02 CDT | by Robert Evans

Sony PS3 Outsells Nintendo Wii In U.S. For the First Time

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The video game hardware sales numbers for September were released by the NPD Group. Sony is back on top after a very, very long time. The Sony PS3 outsold the Nintendo Wii in September selling almost a half million PS3 consoles (491,800).
Nintendo managed to stay close by selling 462,800 Wii consoles in September. The Xbox 360 is a bit further off with 352,600 units sold (Bloomberg).
As this is a big event for Sony, CEO Jack Tretton made a blog post on the official Sony Playstation Blog titled: "Welcom to the PlayStation Nation". Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Very Cool Energizer Flat Panel Induction Charger For Wii Remotes Unveiled

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Because wires suck it is great that more and more wireless charging solutions are hitting the market. Today Energizer and PDP unleash the Energizer Flat Panel Induction Charger.
The Energizer Flat Panel Induction Charger simply lets you lay your Wii remote down on the charge pad.
There is no fussing with wires or battery packs, and no need to remove sleeves, Wii MotionPlus or lanyards. Magnets secure the Wii remotes in the perfect position on the charger. Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:03:56 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Heckler & Koch MP5 Wiimote Controller?

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Lightguns usually look pretty lame. That's intentional on the part of the designers; parents tend to complain when kids get badass, realistic looking guns for their gaming consoles. Apparently one company didn't get that memo, however. A Chinese manufacturer has put together a 1:1 scale semi-accurate representation of the Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine gun that functions as a Wiimote.

And not just a Wiimote. According to Pocket Lint this awesome new light gun functions as a nunchuck and a Wii MotionPlus. It contains a built-in battery and recharges via USB. It also comes with a speaker, and rumble functionality.

Posted on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:08:29 CDT | by Robert Evans

Black Wii Remote Arrives November 16

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The Black Wii-mote is coming to a store near you! Well, not now, but soon. November 16 is the big day when the Black Wii remote (bundled with the MotionPlus add-on) comes to stores for $49.99. The Nunchuck controller alone will cost $19.99.

Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:05:25 CDT | by Robert Evans

Wiimote Like 3D Motion Controller For Sony PS3 Unveiled By Blaze

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UK based Video Game accessory maker Blaze announces a 3D motion controller for the Sony PS3 that basically resembles a Wiimote.
Blaze highlights that Sega Tennis becomes a whole new ball game when you use the new BLAZE controller to smash your opponent into submission, effortlessly and consistently firing deadly accurate backhands and meteoric volleys.

The BLAZE PS3 Motion Freedom 3D Controller features a directional D-pad, analog stick and the full brace of controls found on the original PS3 control pad. Read more

Posted on Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:37:11 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New NERF Switch Shot EX-3 For NERF N-Strike Elite Wii Game Unveiled

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Performance Design Products (PDP) announced the new NERF toy blaster for the upcoming Wii game NERF N-Strike Elite from EA.

The NERF Switch Shot EX-3 Blaster can be use to play the game when the Wiimote is attached, but also is a full real-world NERF blaster. Read more

Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 2009 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Wii Bowling Ball Is As Realistic As It Can Get

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There is a new accessory for the Wii available from CTA: The Wii Bowling Ball. Bowling is one of the most played sports simulation games on the Wii as far as I can see.
The new Wii Bowling Ball is making it even more realistic than just swinging the wiimote.
The Wiimote including a MotionPlus (if you have one) are placed inside the bowling ball. You can use now the buttons on the surface of the bowling ball to operate the bowling games. Read more

Posted on Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Thrustmaster Unveils New Wii Fit and Wii Sports Accessories

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Thrustmaster makes all sorts of gaming peripherals and accessories from joystick and controllers to gear for the Wii and other consoles. Thrustmaster announced a couple of new peripherals for the Wii this week aimed at those looking to stay fit over the winter.

The Thrustmaster Elite Fitness Pack+ NW is a 9-piece set that has two flexible wrist weights, a step aerobic riser, pedometer, and an armband holder for the Wii Remote. The set also includes a neck strap for an MP3 player and a large exercise mat along with a carry case. The kit sells for $44.95. Read more

Posted on Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Wii On Sale for $199.99 And Free $25 Gift Card Now On Amazon

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The announced Wii price-cut is effective today, Sunday 27th in the United States. You can buy now the Nintendo Wii console on Amazon for the new low price of $199.99.
Amazon throws in a $25 Gift Card with a Wii Purchase, making this even a more tempting offer. The free gift card with Wii purchase is only available for a limited time.
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Posted on Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:07:12 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New $199.99 Nintendo Wii Price Is Official

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Nintendo sent out a press-release making the rumored Wii price-cut official. Beginning Sunday September 27th you can go and buy the Wii console for the new low price of $199.99.
With this price-cut Nintendo is back to matching the price of the cheapest Xbox 360 console. This price-cut should be enough to keep the number one spot in the video game sales charts this holiday season. In the UK there is a rumor of new Wii Bundles that would include the MotionPlus accessory. I could imagine that Nintendo is bringing such bundles world-wide to drive even more sales.
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Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:39:52 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Wii Price Cut: $199 Starting Sept 27th

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Today we have even more information about the rumored Nintendo Wii price cuts. Engadget has stumbled upon an internal Best Buy memo titled, "Wii Price Drop Coming". The memo states that, on Sept. 27th, a new ad will come out displaying a $199.99 Wii. The new price will be effective for all Wii's as of this Sunday. The official announcement will be made on Friday, Sept. 25th.

Posted on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:02:16 CDT | by Robert Evans