Archive for the 'Hardware' Category

Nintendo DS instant messaging

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2005

An instant messaging client for the DS has been announced by Meetro. The product, called Meetro, is due for release in the summer of 2006
It promises to support AIM, Yahoo, ICQ, MSN and Jabber. More news when it happens

Free worldwide shipping for Nintendo DS on offer from Lik-Sang

Tuesday, July 19th, 2005

Link-Sang have announced a free world-wide shipping offer on Nintendo DS systems, including all the Japanese only colours! This offer also includes the Sony PSP.

Both of the next generation handheld consoles are available with free shipping until 31st of August 2005, on the condition that at least one game is purchased alongside the console. Shipping […]

Nintendo DS Outperforming PSP according to WaveMatrix survey

Saturday, July 9th, 2005

A survey carried out by polling group WaveMatrix using data extracted from online discussions has suggested that handheld users are happier with the Nintendo DS than they are with the Sony PSP.

According to the survey the Nintendo DS comes out on top in more categories than its main rival, the Sony PSP.
Amongst those categories that […]

Nintendo DS Cheat Product Launched

Thursday, June 9th, 2005

Datel have announced the launch of their latest game enhancement product, the Action Replay MAX DUO for the Nintendo DS.

The MAX DUO comes in two parts, a GBA cheat cartridge which can be updated via the internet and comes pre-loaded with 20,000 cheats for 200 GBA games.
Also included is the MAX Drive for DS that […]

Blue Nintendo DS for the US

Thursday, June 9th, 2005

June 12th will see the release of the Electric Blue Nintendo DS across America.
“This eye-catching new color comes at an ideal time,” said the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications at Nintendo of America,George Harrison.

“Nearly 2 million Nintendo DS owners in North America alone have demonstrated they want something new from a hand-held […]

Free Nintendo wi-fi hotspots for Japan

Tuesday, June 7th, 2005

Nintendo has announced that it plans to provide up to 1000 free wireless hot spots across Japan by the end of this year.

The wi-fi hot spots will be installed in department stores and toy shops and will allow gamers to play against others on-line
There are plans to make this service available in other countries but […]

Nintendo DS outsells PSP in Japan

Tuesday, June 7th, 2005

Against all expectations the Nintendo DS has continued to outsell the PSP in Japan.

The strong software line-up with top selling titles such as Nintendogs, Gundam G Generation DS and the unusual DS Training for Adults: Work Your Brain has helped the Nintendo DS to remain the top selling handheld console. The PSP was expected to […]

Nintendo DS in the pink

Tuesday, May 31st, 2005

July 8th sees the release of a special pink coloured DS in Japan.

Released to tie in with the new Pokemon film, this DS has images of rare Pokemon characters shaded onto the case.
Although it is available for pre-order now it has only been released in Japan. There is no news if it will be […]