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Project Natal confirmed for October launch

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  Microsoft’s been vague when it comes to the launch date of Project Natal but thanks to a MS marketing manager for Entertainment & Devices in Saudi Arabia, we know the release month now. According to the executive, the exact date is still unknown but we’ll “definitely” see Xbox 360’s Project Natal sometime in October. […]

Nintendo 3DS will have switch to toggle 2D/3D

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  Not everyone likes watching 3D movies or play 3D games. Nintendo knows it too, which is why their upcoming 3D-capable DS handheld console will have a switch to turn on or off the 3D content. In an interview with Forbes, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata confirmed that “it will be easy to turn off the […]

Wii and DS sales slowing down

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  Nintendo loaded their pockets with lots of green paper with their Wii gaming console. However, with the annual fiscal report out today it looks like the Wii juggernaut is slowing down. Of course, there’s aggressive competition from other consoles but Wii’s slowing down of sales can be contributed to its lack of exciting game […]

Razer doles out Abyssus Mirror Special Edition

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  Premium gaming peripherals maker, Razer has launched a new special edition of its Abyssus gaming mice. The Abyssus Mirror Special Edition now comes with an attractive black chrome mirror finish preserving features of the original Abyssus mouse. In addition to the aesthetics, the special edition boasts a 3500dpi 3.5G infrared sensor, 1000Hz ultrapolling with […]

US to get black Nintendo Wii from May 9

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  Nintendo has finally brought the black colored Wii gaming console to the US market. Starting May 9, American consumers will be able to snag this black console for the same price of $199.99 along with some new bundled content. The bundled package includes a Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort game […]

Microsoft announces Xbox 360 Elite Value Pack for Japan

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  Microsoft will sell a new Xbox 360 pack for Japanese gamers. The Xbox 360 Elite Value Pack comes with the regular Elite console contents like the 120GB console, wireless controller, Composite AV cable but also includes two games and a headset. The games bundled will be Bayonetta and Forza Motorsport 3. Microsoft will release […]

Sony PS3 v3.30 firmware update brings 3D Gaming

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  Sony has released a new v3.30 firmware update for the PS3 — which for a change does not remove but — adds some worthy features. The most notable feature is the inclusion of 3D Gaming. With the new mandatory software update, users will be able to enjoy 3D stereoscopic gaming on their 3D-enabled HDTVs. […]

Nintendo 3DS rumored for an October release

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  The only acknowledgement of the 3DS console from Nintendo came a month back saying it would be shown at E3 in June and will launch during the fiscal year ending March 2011. Now CVG is claiming that according to few UK industry sources they spoke to, Nintendo is looking to launch the 3DS in […]