This won’t be digested well. Nintendo confirmed with Eurogamer that their DSi will be region locked as compared to the region free nature of previous handheld consoles, DS and GameCube. They say that the region lock is inevitable because “DSi embeds net communication functionality within itself and we are intending to provide net services […]
Nintendo solves storage woes for Wii gamers
One of the missed feature if there was any for Wii gamers was the lack of storage space. It has just got 512MB memory and with the size of the console it was practically impossible for them to add some more. So till Nintendo readies its next console sans all the flaws of the […]
Nintendo reveals DSi
We were eyeing the announcement of an updated DS by the end of the year. But Nintendo dropped the bomb early by revealing the camera equipped DSi today in Japan. The new DSi has two 0.3 megapixel cameras – one on the back and the other one on the hinge. It also sports a […]
Nintendo working on Wii HD, due by 2011?
What They Play is carrying out a story which claims Nintendo to be working on a Wii successor dubbed as Wii HD, a true successor with HD capability, extra storage space and not a mere refresh. They came to this conclusion after citing various sources from the gaming industry that Nintendo has already shown […]
Nikkei: Nintendo preparing DS with camera, music player
The biggest rumor to hit this weekend was Nikkei’s claim that Nintendo will reveal the latest avatar of the DS by the end of this year. The new DS is a result of the stiff competition faced by its compatriot PSP which is managing to sell more than DS in the last five months. […]
Nintendo Wii and DS coming soon to India
UPDATE: It turns out to be fake. The distributor’s website has gone kaput. You may question the authenticity of a website with a domain name like this and bearing semi-professional design but it is indeed true that these guys are the official distributors of Wii and DS in India. Samurai Games India has cracked […]
Nintendo reveals Wi-Fi Network Adapter for Wii & DS
The thing you’re looking at standing besides the Wii console is not the much awaited HDD but in fact a wireless network adapter for Wii and DS. Nothing’s extraordinary over here except you get a router with Nintendo badge on it and three easy to switch modes – Router, Bridge and Auto. Japanese will […]
Nyko creates a Classic Controller alternative for Wii
Wii gamers who love to hate wires will like Nyko for coming up with a classic wireless solution. Dubbed as Wing, it is a substitute to the Classic controller, and in fact it’s a better one. The Wing communicates with the console with the help of dongle attached to the Wii Remote which relays […]
Logitech creates Force Feedback Wheel for Wii
Racing simulator fans on Wii are for a special treat as Logitech churns out Wii’s first wireless Force Feedback wheel. The first title to support it will be Need for Speed: Undercover which will come out in mid-November. The accessory has been licensed by Nintendo and the wheel integrates the Wii Remote as well […]
Wii Portable Screen for anytime Wiiing
Think Geek has geekily thought out a product to appeal to the Wii lovers. It’s a portable 16:9 LCD screen which can be mounted on the console so that you can start playing it in your car or anywhere you want (provided you have a power source from somewhere). The 7-inch screen integrates the […]