You’re not wrong if you think that the DSi LL (or DSi XL) and PSPgo were introduced just to buy some more time for a worthy successor. A report has emerged on Eurogamer that details on what could power the successor of these handheld consoles. The next-gen DS is expected sometime in late 2010 […]
Nintendo reveals DSi LL with larger screen
UPDATE: Nintendo will launch the DSi LL as DSi XL in Europe in Q1 2010. Wow, Nikkei hit a homerun with the DSi report. Nintendo has officially announced DSi LL with a larger screen. The DSi LL measures 161×91.4×21.2mm and sports a 4.2-inch display from 3.25-inch of DSi along with the same innards. The […]
Nikkei: Nintendo planning new DSi with larger screen
Nintendo will release an updated DSi handheld gaming console in Japan by the end of this year. This report comes from a Japanese business daily, Nikkei who claims the new console will try to fight sluggish sales that is a result of products like Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch. The new feature in the […]
New firmware update brings Facebook to DSi
Nintendo has released a new firmware update for the DSi in Japan. The v1.4 update is apparently, a small one because all it does is “display images faster in the DSi camera” and brings the Facebook integration, which the Americans are destined to get in fall. The Facebook integration will allow users to post […]
Nintendo paints DSi red and Wii black
Nintendo’s decision to add one more color to DSi is not surprising but Wii getting a new hue and that too since its launch is worth taking notice. They have announced a blood red DSi that will be available to customers from July 11 at the same price of 18,900 Yen ($196). On the […]
Nintendo sells 600k DSi consoles at launch
Here is a proof that this kid pertinent handheld console did exceptionally well on its not so hyped launch. While the Australian numbers are not known, Europe and US saw 600,000 DSi consoles being sold during its first two days of sale. Impressive indeed. “These early launch results supplant the launch sales of the […]
Sony disses DSi, says it’s for kids
We have heard some snarky comments from Sony when asked about the rumored next gen PSP, but this statement titled “Statement from Sony PlayStation on PSP and Competitive Landscape” was totally uncalled for. Nintendo DSi hit the US retail market yesterday and instead of acknowledging the competition Sony comes out lashing the console by […]
Nintendo planning DSi App Store?
According to a latest report, Nintendo is taking some inspiration from Apple to capitalize on its own version of App Store. In a conference held in London recently, few developers told DevelopMag that Nintendo was pushing them to create short-form content for DSi. The Japanese is persuading devs because of the opportunity to make […]
Nintendo ships out 100 million DS consoles
Sony was happily flaunting off the 50 million PSP figure but its Japanese counterpart has doubled the total sales in excess of 100 million and making DS, the fastest console to reach such a milestone. On March 6, Nintendo shipped out the 100 millionth unit from the DS franchise which comprises of the original […]
Nintendo spruces up DSi with three more colors for Japan
Most of the countries are waiting to get their hands on DSi in region discriminated colors, Ninty’s homeland will be getting three new colors for the handheld console. Available at the same price, the DSi will now be selling in Pink, Green and Blue from March 20. [Via Engadget]