Tag: nintendo
Nintendo Wii Mini to launch in time for Christmas, sits in the Wii U's shadow
We're on the cusp of the first next-generation console launch in 6 years with the Wii U hitting UK stores on Friday 30 November. But that doesn't mean Nintendo have given up on their original Wii console; a product listing…
Wii U sells more than 400k units in first week, but lags behind first week Wii sales
Despite a fair few detractors, sales of Nintendo's new Wii U console are off to a positive start. The Japanese gaming giant has managed to shift an impressive 400,000 Wii U consoles (and plenty of games and accessories with them,…
Wii U: Pong creator Nolan Bushnell baffled by Nintendo's new machine, predicts its failure
It's only been on sale for a week in the States, and doesn't even hit UK shelves until Friday 30 November, but already games industry luminaries are predicting Nintendo's Wii U console will be a failure. Nolan Bushnell, Atari founder…
Puzzles, mystery and masks in Professor Layton's latest adventure
Sponsored Post An all new Professor Layton adventure has arrived on Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL. And this time, the legendary archaeologist and puzzle-solver will go up against one of his most dangerous and mysterious opponents yet. Following on…
Nintendo Wii U price and release date revealed : Two versions on the way
Nintendo have finally revealed launch and pricing details for their Wii U console. Landing in Japan on 8 December, two versions will be available at launch, a basic edition costing 26,250 yen ($337; £210) and a premium version at 31,500…
Wii U specs leak: DirectX 10.1 graphics, but just 8GB of storage
The internal specifications of Nintendo's forthcoming Wii U console have leaked online, bringing with them a surprisingly low amount of onboard storage space. A mere 8GB of storage will be built into the Wii U console, with Nintendo instead asking…
Nintendo Wii U release date leaked as November 18
After a long old wait, we've finally got a provisional release date for Nintendo's Wii U console. The second-screen tablet-packing games console will touch down on November 18, according to the latest rumours. The leak comes from the annual Gamestop…
REVIEW: Nintendo 3DS XL
Nintendo's 3DS handheld games console gets redesigned in the new 3DS XL model. Significantly bigger than the first edition, it'll please short-sighted, big-handed gamers for certain, but does it do enough to please everyone else? And is it worth an upgrade if you already own the original 3DS? Read on to find out!
E3 2012: Wii U specs unveiled.
Nintendo have finally unveiled the specification list of their new home gaming console the Wii U. The Wii U has been expected to take on the Xbox 360 and PS3 and probably prevail over them. But will Nintendo's new console be able to match up with the next generation of consoles?
E3 2012: New Super Mario Bros. 2 Announced for 3DS
Nintendo has faced its fair share of controversy this E3, having many people argue that they are ignoring their core community. However, yesterday Nintendo debuted a game which appeals to both core gamer and casual gamer alike, The New Super Mario Bros. 2, which will be released for the 3DS on August 19th.