Some bold new claims are floating around concerning the Xbox 720’s power capabilities. The word is that the next-generation will be six times as powerful as the Xbox 360 thanks to a monster Radeon HD 6670-style processor, leaving the Wii U in the dust. Read more
Tech’s endless march looks set to continue in 2012, with stacks of new and improved technologies set to make life easier and more fun. From proper contactless payments coming to mobile phones and improved gaming systems to 3D printing getting the mainstream breakthrough it deserves, here’s our pick of 10 of the best new technologies to get excited about in 2012.
When gossip emerged at E3 that the spanking new Nintendo Wii U might only support a single tablet controller at a time, there was uproar amongst Ninty fans and the wider gaming fraternity. But now it seems the Japanese gaming giant is backtracking on its original plans, with an inside source claiming gamers will be able to use two tablet controllers at the same time. Read on for all the details.
Satoru Iwata’s comments that the Nintendo Wii’s casual gaming status was a “misunderstanding”, is a little hard to take seriously. Nintendo’s main man used a recent conference call to claim that hardcore gamers were enamoured with the ageing hub and that there was an “over-emphasis” by outside sources on the success of titles like Wii Fit.
The fact is though, Nintendo must take the lion’s share of the blame for this. It’s policy of using mainstream figures outside the gaming industry to promote its products created huge sales, but has tarnished the brand in many core gamers’ eyes. And now next year’s Wii U is set to suffer. If Nintendo can’t shake off the casual tag, its next-gen console could be in for a rough ride.
Amid the hustle and bustle of Gamescom, Nintendo has quietly a new Nintendo Wii. The redesigned model is a slimmed down take on the current design which sits horizontally. The sad news for fans of retro-gaming is that this version of the Wii will arrive without support for GameCube games and accessories.
Nintendo says it will be releasing a number of new bundles to push the redesigned Wii this Christmas. The first to be announced is the Family Edition which includes the Wii, Wii Sports, Wii Party and, curiously, only one Wii Remote Plus controller and nunchuk. That’s a very small family. Nintendo hasn’t announced pricing or availability for the new Wii yet but did throw Wii fans a tasty tidbit with the news that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will arrive on November 18.
With its successor, the Wii U, due to launch next year, Nintendo is clearly trying to squeeze a little bit more life out of the Wii. Do you think there are many people left to rush out and grab the redesigned console? Hit the headline and jump into the comments to tell us what you think of it. For the rest of today’s gaming news, check out of Gamescom roundup.
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Wow, Wednesday lunchtime already. What happened to the week? Well somehow we’re halfway through it, so what better time to catch up on some tech happenings.
This morning’s been a doozy, with Spotify teaming up with Virgin Media, Ofcom showing you where to move to next, and iPhone 5 September launch rumours gathering pace.
