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Nintendo will soon stop servicing the original Wii model

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:14:01 +0000

Nintendo Japan has announced that after March 31, original Wii models will no longer be taken in for repair. The console was first released in 2006 and was the best-selling console of its generation. Read more...

The 8bitdo Gbros. Adapter (almost) makes your controllers wireless

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:54:01 +0000

8bitdo, popular for its gaming-related accessories and adapters, is at it again with the Gbros. Adapter, which allows you to use your old GameCube and Wii Classic controllers wirelessly. Read more...

The Nintendo Switch will not be as successful as the Wii according to analyst

Dreyer Smit — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:30:01 +0000

Michael Pachter has now predicted that the latest console from Nintendo won't be as successful as the Wii which sold 100 million, even if the price drops "down the curb" during its lifetime. Read more...

Nintendo Switch Review: Jack of all trades or master (system) of none?

Byron Hinson — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 13:36:01 +0000

The Nintendo Switch tries to mix up TV console gaming and portable gaming into one device, but this time with full power in your hand and no need for Wi-Fi streaming, but can it hope to do it all? Read more...

Relive the Nintendo Power magazine online for free [UPDATED]

Chris Schroeder — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:34:02 +0000

Nintendo Power was Nintendo's official source for news and tips throughout the years. Though it was discontinued in 2012, you can now browse the first 145 issues of the magazine online for free. Read more...

Ubisoft CEO: Nintendo's NX console is 'really great', will focus on casual gamers

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 07:24:02 +0000

Ubisoft's CEO says he's seen Nintendo's upcoming NX console, which has largely been shrouded in mystery. He explained how the console is "great" and how it will bring back casual gamers. Read more...

Nintendo console emulator Dolphin gets update to '5.0' after nearly three years

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 06:44:01 +0000

After nearly three years, an update to Nintendo emulator Dolphin has arrived. Version 5.0 brings a plethora of improvements. The emulator can play GameCube, Wii and Triforce titles. Read more...

Besides the NX, Nintendo also reportedly working on portable 'MH' console

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 24 May 2016 11:42:01 +0000

A new report from Japan suggests that Nintendo is working on a second new console, dubbed MH. This device is believed to be either a new handheld or some other form of mobile gaming device. Read more...

Philips drops patent dispute with Nintendo after reaching cross-licensing deal

Steven Parker — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 12:42:01 +0000

In a dispute that goes back years with Nintendo allegedly infringing on technology patented by Philips for a "virtual body control device" the two companies have now reached an agreement. Read more...

Nielsen study finds a third of PS4 owners switched from Xbox or Wii

Orhon Can Dagtekin — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 08:44:04 +0000

With 10 million PS4 consoles sold, Sony is performing well above than what most people expected. A recent Nielsen study about brand loyalty may explain why Sony is doing great after all. Read more...

Nintendo shutting down Wii and DS online gaming today

Christopher White — Tue, 20 May 2014 03:21:25 +0000

Nintendo is shutting down access to its online gaming for the Wii and DS consoles on May 20th, instead focusing on its newer game systems. The question is whether anyone will actually notice. Read more...

Nintendo slashes Wii U sales forecast from 9 million units to 2.8 million

John Callaham — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 15:13:51 +0000

Nintendo has announced it has cut its fiscal year sales forecast for the Wii U console to just 2.8 million and that it will have an operating loss of $336 million for the year. Read more...

Nintendo's $99 Wii Mini lands on U.S. store shelves Nov. 17

George Tinari — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 04:45:10 +0000

Nintendo announced that its new $99 Wii Mini console will go on sale in the U.S. on Nov. 17. It's geared toward the low-end gaming market with features similar to the original Wii. Read more...

Nintendo Wii production has officially ended

John Callaham — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Nintendo's Japanese website has confirmed that production of its 2006 launched Wii game console has finally ended, after shipping over 100 million units worldwide. Read more...

IDC: PS3 narrowly beats Xbox 360 in worldwide game console shipments

John Callaham — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:08:13 +0000

A new report from IDC claims that worldwide shipments of the Playstation 3 have now reached 77 million, just beating the Xbox 360 which the firm claims has 76 million units shipped. Read more...

Nintendo Wii mini announced for Canada, coming Dec. 7

John Callaham — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:15:00 +0000

Nintendo has officially announced plans to launch a smaller version of the Wii console, the Wii mini, which will be released first in Canada on December 7th for $99.99. Read more...

Nintendo Wii U sells 400,000 units in US during launch week

John Callaham — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:40:00 +0000

Nintendo said that its new Wii U game console sold 400,000 units during its launch week in the US and that the company sold 1.2 million hardware units of its consoles overall in the US. Read more...

Microsoft executives balked at motion control pitch that served as basis for Wii

Anthony Tosie — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 08:27:26 +0000

Before the technology that served as the basis for the Wii's motion controls went to Nintendo, Microsoft had a shot at the technology. According to the man behind it, however, they weren't interested. Read more...

Xbox 360 the top console for the 22nd consecutive month

John Callaham — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:54:26 +0000

Microsoft has announced it sold 270,000 units of its Xbox 360 game console in October 2012 in the US, but overall retail game sales in the US went down 25 percent that month. Read more...

Nintendo cuts Wii price by $20 ahead of Wii U launch

John Callaham — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:21:03 +0000

Nintendo will cut the price of its current Wii game console by $20 in the US to $129.99 on October 28th. The bundle will include two free games ahead of the launch of the Wii U. Read more...

Why I don't want a next generation console just yet

Jake Durasamy — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:39:14 +0000

If you're a gamer, you'll obviously want new games and consoles over the course of time, but here's my reasons why I don't care about the future. and why the current generation of games does justice. Read more...

Wii U Japanese pricing, release date announced

Anthony Tosie — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:25:25 +0000

Nintendo has announced pricing and release date information for the Wii U in Japan. The console's pricing begins at ¥26,250 (approximately $337 in U.S. currency) and be released on Dec. 8. Read more...

Xbox 360 tops US console sales once again in August

John Callaham — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:48:00 +0000

Microsoft says it sold 193,000 units of its Xbox 360 game console in August 2012 in the US, more than any other console. However, overall retail game sales continue to drop compared to 2011. Read more...

Xbox 360 tops US game console sales again in July 2012

John Callaham — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:48:00 +0000

Microsoft's Xbox 360 game console was once again the best selling game console in the US in July 2012 with 203,000 units sold, although that's down from 277,000 units sold in July 2011. Read more...

AMD game console chip exec departs for NVIDIA

John Callaham — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:26:02 +0000

Bob Feldstein, who helped AMD secure graphics processing chip deals for the Xbox 360, the Wii and next generation game consoles, has now left AMD for rival NVIDIA. Read more...

Cronus USB lets you use a 360 controller on a PS3 and vice versa

Jake Durasamy — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:20:50 +0000

Have you ever dreamt of finding a way of using a 360 controller on a PS3 or vice-versa? Well, now you can with the Cronus USB adapter. The device is cross compatible with the Xbox 360 and the PS3. Read more...

Rough first quarter puts PS3 in sales lead

Paul Ferson — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:51:54 +0000

The result of the weakened global economy is being seen among console manufacturers, as sales figures decline during the first quarter of 2012. Read more...

Nintendo records its first ever annual loss

John Callaham — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:45:59 +0000

As expected, Nintendo has announced that it has recorded a $533 million financial loss in its last fiscal year, the first such annual loss in the company's history. Read more...

Kirby collection planned as franchise turns 20

Tyler Holman — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:51:28 +0000

Aside from the big news of a new Mario game, Nintendo also used their recent live streaming event to announce a new collection of games featuring their lovable pink blob, Kirby, coming to Wii. Read more...

Activision's Skylanders franchise arrives on iOS

Byron Hinson — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:15:36 +0000

The popular Skylanders franchise has launched on iOS based devices. The game differs from the console title by allowing touch based gestures, despite still allowing you to use your favourite character Read more...

Rumor: Wii U less powerful than Xbox 360 and PS3?

John Callaham — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:12:47 +0000

A new report, citing unnamed game developers, claims that Nintendo's next-generation Wii U console could be less powerful, in terms of its graphics, than the current Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles. Read more...

GAME over? UK retailer going up for sale

Jake Durasamy — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:09:13 +0000

UK retailer GAME has had quite an eventful few months, but it would appear that things may be coming to an end, as reports indicate that the retailer is on the market for £15 million. Read more...

Xbox 360 tops US console sales once again in February

John Callaham — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:58:12 +0000

Microsoft continues to lead the North American market for game consoles as it sold 426,000 Xbox 360 consoles in February. Meanwhile overall retail game sales went down 20 percent in the same month. Read more...

Xbox 360 best selling game console worldwide in 2011

John Callaham — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:34:31 +0000

Microsoft's Xbox 360 console is now officially the best selling game console worldwide in 2011, selling a total of 14.9 million units last year compared to PS3's 14.1 million and Wii's 10.33 million. Read more...

Could Nintendo change the name of the Wii U?

John Callaham — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:44:42 +0000

A new rumor using unnamed sources claims that Nintendo is thinking about changing the name of its next generation game console the Wii U before it is shown again at E3 2012. Read more...

Netflix launches in the UK and Ireland

John Callaham — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:41:07 +0000

The streaming movie and TV show service Netflix, which has over 20 million subscribers in the US, is now finally available for UK and Ireland residents via the PC, game consoles, and other platforms. Read more...

Nintendo 3DS sells 4 million units within the US in 2011

John Callaham — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:18:18 +0000

Nintendo announced today that it has now sold over 4 million units of its 3DS console in the US in 2011 after the portable game console stumbled in its few months of sales. Read more...

Analyst: 1.44 million Xbox 360 consoles sold in November

John Callaham — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:56:11 +0000

An analyst has predicted that 1.44 million Xbox 360 consoles were sold in the US in November, compared to 1.05 million Wii consoles and 750,000 PS3 consoles sold in the same month. Read more...

Gaming news round-up: November 28

John Callaham — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:01:01 +0000

Today's gaming news include word that one of Zynga's Facebook games is now going to be an official Indiana Jones game, Angry Birds' developers reportedly turn down a big buyout offer and more. Read more...

Black Friday 2011: games and console deals

John Callaham — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:29:32 +0000

Want to save some money on recent games or a new video game console? November 25, also known as Black Friday 2011, gives gamers the chance to get some good deals on a lot of items. Read more...