Nintendo again tops the chart

Date: February 7th, 2010 - Author: herald

The Media-Create’s weekly Japanese hardware list was captured by the PSP-3000 captured, but along with its 3 different models were able to edge out the Sony’s line overall.

For January 31 week end 47,875 units of UMD-based PSP-3000 was sold. Earlier it was 52,909. The newer UMD-less sibling PSP Go has fallen down in its unit again this week. It sold 1,645 units. Prior week it was 1,773.

The larger-screened version, the LL, of landed to the third-place spot after the . It sold 34,863 units, up about 10,000 units. All the line combined, even the LL, the , and the , total sold 66,457 unit, which is up from the combined of 49,398 prior week. All the credit goes to Dragon Quest VI.

PS3 rose notably. It was 34,431 units, which is up from 26,966.

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Multiple sales records of Nintendo in 2009

Date: January 31st, 2010 - Author: herald

Finishes 2009 having multiple Records by selling over 11.2 million U.S. units of its models; and . According to its press release, the has had the best year in gaming history.

“, and combined to sell more than 7 million units in the month of December alone,” said Cammie Dunaway, the executive Vice President of and marketing.

U.S. experienced a decline of 5.7 percent from 2008 with figure rounding up to 9.6 million units that were sold this year. has already pointed towards strong of the this year and talking about it has already topped 38.8 million units, which is quite high in terms of its predecessor the Advance.

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Nintendo DS consoles for DIM cons in a bid

Date: January 31st, 2010 - Author: herald

If you are an aficionado of gaming then you might want to become an inmate at a detention center. This is because that the government of has proposed that the prisoners should be provided with to barin-train them.

The will be provided in all the prison libraries. This recommendation came after a study into how the cons should or can be educated.

According to the said research, gaming had helped young children who were having difficulty at the primary schools, therefore they should be used to augment the reading and counting ability.

The report cited the example of the , where the prisoners were allowed to use PlayStations.

The proposal, however, was opposed by of the Taxpayers’ Alliance. said it would be a waste of taxpayers’ money to buy gaming for the crooks. He said: “It is a completely ridiculous idea. Most taxpayers can’t afford Nintendos for their own children. So why should prisoners get them?”

The report also reluctantly talked about the provision of Internet Access to the prisoners. It noted that access to email and online pornography are due concerns

“A key factor in reducing reoffending is improving employability.To get a job you must focus on literacy and numeracy, which do. People who improve these skills are less likely to return to jail.” Opines a representative of the Prison Service

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Rise Of Smart Phone Gaming, Is It Next Nintendo?

Date: January 25th, 2010 - Author: herald

In the mobile gaming world has dominated the market with his . The was Number one for a year and came later to rule the game world. When the fascinating of has come to an end Google and Apple starts their new gaming era with smart phone in the gaming world.

Recent popularity is proving that smart phone will lead the next ten years and introduce more fantastic gaming ideas. Reading a recent article in New York Times, I come to know that subscribers of downloading the games are more than 50% of the billion from the . There are 15,000 games in App Store for and Google device user can play with 3,000 games. Considering all these information that Google and apple’s smart phone is the most popular and will rule the game world for over next decade

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Gift clone Nintendo DS Lite to little children

Date: January 24th, 2010 - Author: herald

Are you tired of your niece, nephew, neighbor or some other little kid whose bratty behavior gets under your skin? Here’s the ideal present for someone who is just not worth being flattered and spoilt. This video game system which looks no different from the is nothing but a really cheap Chinese replica of the actual thing.

The YD-965 Dot Matrix has certainly pinched its looks from the , but on further examination you’ll realize that it’s really a cheap piece of scrap. For one, you’ll observe the top screen is black and white with big blocky pixels and the bottom screen – if you can even call it a screen – is nothing more than just a sticker with a picture on it!.

Actually, the game on the sticker appears much more enticing than the five game cartridges that come along as with the system: Tank, King Boxine. The Wall, Star War and Risk King.

Adhering of Risk-King, its probably the most appropriate name for a game on this system, because you will definitely be Risk-King $11 dollars of your hard-earned cash if you order one of these.

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Bigger stylus for bigger screen size of DSi XL

Date: January 22nd, 2010 - Author: herald

The XL is the latest edition of the family featuring as big as a 4.2 inch screen which is 93 percent larger compared to ’s screens and is also bundled with a thicker stylus.

The device weighs 100g or more due to its and it also benefits from a larger stylus and a longer battery life. has obviously made a very smart move towards a wider range of audience who had been for a larger screen.

The most interesting thing about the new version is how it breathes life into old titles. Besides the fact that a bigger screen means a wider space to write, the extra size creates an entirely new experience which obviously can be counted as one of the strength of this product.

All the previous Stylus had been on the smaller side in shape but for those who had been looking for a larger stylus can find their solution in this version. The buttons are responsive and as a whole DSL XL has a very smart finish and looks quite outstanding

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Nintendo DSi XL to be released in March

Date: January 18th, 2010 - Author: herald

is planning to release the next version of the portable XL in the first week of March at Europe. XL has large screens each measuring about 4.2 inches. Its screen resolution is 256×192 pixels and the computing power of the remains the same.

The weighs about 314 and also has large plastic stylus for easy handling. The battery is charged upto 50 percent which gives optimal level of brightness as well as increases the duration upto 8 hours. The device is sold in many attractive colors and comes with a title of DSiWare Dr. Kawashima’s Gehirn-Jogging Art-Version.

Additional feature of the is that it is provided with a digital dictionary and web browser. The other two versions of XL are still in market. XL will cost around 180 -200 in the store. Game lovers are waiting for the release of this wonderful gaming .

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Best year ever for Nintendo DS, Good year for Nintendo Wii as well

Date: January 17th, 2010 - Author: herald

has released its figures. According to , it has been the best year ever for and a great year for as well.

They have revealed that the two models- and have sold a total combined of 11.2 million units in in 2009. According to them, it is a new calendar year record for any video game .

has saw volumes of 9.6 million units, which is lower by 5.7% as compared to 2008, but still it is an exceptional figure. They also told that 18.6% of the units were sold in November and December 2009 which implies that the company can expect good in 2010.

The lifetime volume of stands at 27.2 million units whereas it is 38.8 million units for , i.e. it is ahead of Gameboy Advance.

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Nintendo DS screens increased by 93% of DS Lite

Date: January 15th, 2010 - Author: herald

This spring, the market in UK would witness the launch of a version of the popular gaming , the . Today, announced this news.

XL would have 4.2’’ dual screens which are as much as 93% larger than the .
According to , the larger screens would enhance the game play especially in games such as and the .

The would be launched in different colors such as wine red and dark brown and would also comprise of built-in educational software and a dictionary.

XL would allow gamers to download games from the shop and they would be able to create and share photos.

According to the industry experts, the Japanese company will branch out because Smartphones are becoming more and more popular for gaming.

The version of has been a great success in Europe. It has touched figures of as much as 40 million since its launch in 2005.

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Sonic The Hedgehog Socks Will Hit The Stores With Mad Catz

Date: January 11th, 2010 - Author: herald

There is more to come from for the in the accessory market. It is more focusing to high end fight sticks and also to the mice and keyboards that is of non-gaming lifestyle.

Now, if you have a need of the Hedgehog socks, then yes, has it for you… covered.

Apart from the licensing of products officially, as all of know such as the wireless sensor bars, the company is also signing up the Hedgehog for several accessories. These accessories of will be keeping the portable safe from harm.

’s visage is like socks, shells, a wallet like thing. All these will be hitting stores near you later this year.

The name given to the products by is the Hedgehog Character Sockz, the Hedgehog Character ArmorCase and also the Hedgehog Character Microfiber Soft Case.

The price for all: $12.99 USD

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