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Nintendo’s DS e-reader priced and dated

December 1, 2008, 10:30 am by James Holland Leave your comment

Filed under Gaming Tags: 100 Classic Book Collection, DS, DS Lite, e-book, e-reader, Nintendo

There were rumours of Nintendo turning the DS Lite into an eBook reader doing the rounds earlier this year, but they’ve just come true. Nintendo’s confirmed its bookwork-friendly title will come packing 100 classic novels, as well as Wi-Fi connectivity to download more.

Call Of Duty: World At War hands on and first photos

October 28, 2008, 3:45 pm by Ben Sillis Leave your comment

Filed under Gaming Tags: Call of Duty, DS, Gaming, PS3, Wii, Xbox

When it comes to high-definition shooters, you’re simply spoiled for choice next month. Call Of Duty: World At War joins the roll call along with the likes of Gears Of War 2 and Fallout 3, and we’ve just run it through boot camp to see if it’s ready to go over the top.

Nintendo DSi: 6 reasons it’s a blogger’s best friend

October 8, 2008, 5:00 pm by Stephen Ebert 2 comments

Filed under Gaming Tags: DS, DS Lite, DSi, feature, Nintendo

By packing the DSi with a camera, built in web browser and SD card capabilities Nintendo has, perhaps unwittingly, unleashed the ultimate blogging tool. It’s smaller than a laptop, more fun than your phone and fits in your pocket. Need more convincing? Read on, gadget fancier.

5 reasons why Nintendo’s DSi region lock sucks

October 7, 2008, 9:54 am by Simon Munk 1 comment

Filed under Gaming Tags: DS, DSi, DSi Shop, Japan, News, Nintendo, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Phoenix Wright, region free, region lock, Trauma Center, videogames

Nintendo has confirmed that its newly-announced DS handheld console revamp, the DSi, will not allow you to play games bought in other regions. The DSi features a camera, SD card slot, web browser and larger screens and launches in November in Japan and, according to the rumours, Spring 2009 in Europe.

The region lock, stopping Japanese DSi consoles playing European games etc. is only for DSi-specific games (cartridges or downloaded from the new “DSi Shop”), existing DS games will still be region-free. So why should gamers be up in arms about such a limited region lock?

Nintendo DSi may not launch until 2010

October 3, 2008, 12:00 pm by Sam Kieldsen Leave your comment

Filed under Gaming Tags: DS, DSi, Nintendo

Can’t wait to get your hands on Nintendo’s DSi? Well, you may need to prepare yourself for a bit of a wait - Nintendo president Satoru Iwata told the Nikkei business paper that the new DS will “probably” be launched in the US and Europe next year.

Lunchtime lowdown: All the details on Nintendo DSi

October 2, 2008, 1:30 pm by James Holland Leave your comment

Filed under News Tags: DS, DS Lite, DSi, Nintendo

What a way to start a Thursday lunchtime: a brand new handheld console from Nintendo! Come and meet the Nintendo DSi.

Nintendo DSi delivers massive cut to battery life

October 2, 2008, 12:30 pm by James Holland 1 comment

Filed under Gaming Tags: Battery, DS, DS Lite, DSi, Nintendo

We’re used to playing our DS Lite for days on end without recharging it, but now word reaches us that the DSi will pack much less staying power, maxing out at 14 hours, compared to the original handheld’s 19 hour lifespan.

Nintendo DSi: Morphing camera app revealed!

October 2, 2008, 9:29 am by James Holland 2 comments

Filed under Gaming Tags: camera, DS, DS Lite, DSi, Nintendo

The new Nintendo DSi has a camera built in. There’s talk it’ll be integrated into games, but the first app we’ve seen is Nintendo’s photo-snapping, face-morphing, image-tweaking software!