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Analyst: Xbox 360 to beat Sony PS3 this holiday

One analyst explains why they feel that the Xbox 360 will beat the Sony PS3 this holiday; Jesse Divnich has said that Sony should worry about Microsoft’s multi-model price cut.

Divnich explains that Sony needs to make another price drop to keep pace with the Xbox 360, also saying that when hardware breaks the magic $200 price barrier, history shows a console will take a leap in sales Read more

Nintendo Wii price drop for more customers

First today we heard about an Xbox 360 price cut and now we hear about Woolworths, a struggling UK high street retailer who has dropped the price of the Nintendo Wii.

The reason behind this is to apparently get more customers through the doors. The price cut is on the Wii Sports title and games console, with a new price of £159.99 (a saving of £20) Read more

Microsoft Xbox 360 price drops to $199 from September 5

If you are looking to purchase Microsoft’s Xbox 360 for Christmas in the United States you are in luck as Microsoft have slashed the price to under $200, this now will make the Xbox 360 $50 cheaper than the Nintendo Wii.

The $199.99 will get you the companies entry entry-level Xbox 360 Arcade from the 5th September, if you want the Xbox 360 Console you will pay $299.99 and if you want the Xbox 360 Elite that will set you back $399.99. So expect lots of pushing and shoving in the shops in America from the 5th September, as Microsoft warn a smash and grab mentality from consumers.

For the UK gamers, there is no new if the UK is going to benefit from the price drop, we will keep you posted as always.

Source: Pocket-lint

Nintendo offers answers to Wii Fit shortage

We all knew that when Nintendo were about to release their Wii Fit we might have to queue up for a while to get your hands on one. However; we did not realize how popular it would actually be.

Since its launch the balance board has been out of stock more than in stock, and many thought that it was a marketing ploy just to make the Wii Fit more popular than it actually was. If that was their plan, then it worked perfectly. Read more

Epson MovieMate 55 Projector: compatible with Xbox 360 & PS3

Gone are the days when Epson just produce printers and scanners, they offer so much more now. One of their products that have been getting better as they introduce new models is their projectors.

The Epson MovieMate 55 Projector is only a slight improvement over their previous model, but at least they show that they are giving their customers something better. Read more

Logitech Wireless Speed Force racing wheel out soon for the Wii

If you are a serious track star and the Wii Wheel you have been using is the Brando’s Wii Multi-Axis Racing System or maybe something you’re younger brother made for you at school - then watch out as Logitech has unveiled its Speed Force Wireless racing wheel, which is the first force-feedback wheel for Nintendo’s latest console.

Unfortunately to make the wheel work you still have to plug in your USB receiver but apart from that I say thumbs up to one of the Wii’s latest accessories. The Speed Force Wheel was made to work with Need for Speed Undercover game but it will do the job for feedback titles as well.

As this Speed Force wheel comes with Logitech’s 2.4 GHz wireless technology, you can use this wheel 30 feet away from the console, obviously made for those of you with extra large living rooms, once you plug your USB receiver in, put in Need for Speed: Undercover, get yourself in a comfortable position and wait for the race to begin.

If you wondering when this Logitech delight will be out in the shops, we say start searching in November, priced at $99.99 in the U.S. and Europe.

Source: engadget

Nintendo sued over two patents on Wii console

Could this be the end of the Nintendo Wii? According to Hillcrest Labs, we could see the Wii’s dramatic success in the U.S being completely shattered.

Hillcreast Labs are a U.S. company who hold a number of patents in the U.S. and also around the world. It’s reported that Nintendo has breached two of the company’s patents, with the family favourite console the Nintendo Wii and the company are looking to be reimburse for the breaches.

There is no report of how much Hillcreast is looking to get back from Nintendo, but it’s not rocket science that it’s going to be a considerable amount of money. Plus the fact it could stop the sales in the U.S. moving forward which could be disastrous.

The statement issued by the Patent company Hillcreast claims that two of its patents which relate to a handheld three-dimensional pointing device, and navigation of an interface display system that graphically organises content for display on a television is being used by Nintendo.

Let’s hope the whole issue is resolved in time for Christmas.

Source: pocket-lint

Dead Rising Comparison: Nintendo Wii vs Xbox 360

The Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii are very different games consoles, and while Microsoft’s games system excels in graphics, the Nintendo Wii wins over most casual gamers.

So having the same game compared on both these systems may seem pointless, but this has been done. Below this post you can see a video comparing Dead Rising on the Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360.

The Xbox 360 was first to get the game and now you can see how the Wii compares, even if it’s for just the gameplay side of things.

Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop has received negative opinion from most gamers so far; this is due to the lack of zombies on-screen. We have heard that the developers are working to fix this issue.

Take a look at the video below and let us know what you think of the new Dead Rising game, and the comparison.

Source: Read

No more Xbox 360’s in Japan

Its been known for a while now that the Xbox 360 leads in the United States but trails behind the Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii in Japan and Europe, but today things are looking a little different.

There are no more Xbox 360’s left in Japan (well until they get a new delivery). There were rumors that the 360 was sold out in one main store in Japan, but today we are hearing that the whole country has sold out.

Microsoft Japan has actually issued an official statement explaining the situation, and saying sorry for the lack of Xbox 360’s.

The reason they gave for the lack of 360’s was for their “own sales targets being exceeded by the actual customer sales”. They went on to “deeply apologize” to business partners, retailers and of course customers.

Japan will be getting more standard Xbox 360’s first in September, and then Microsoft will ship more Arcade and Elite models.

So with this latest news in hand, does it look like the Xbox 360 is starting to make ground in Japan and will Europe be next?

Parents Guide to Madden 09 on Nintendo Wii

Madden the longest running American Football franchise. In 2007 it was one of the first games to make use of gesture control in a traditional video game. Both the controls and the game were well received, and with the additions of Family Play in 2008 and All Play in 2009, it is a choice sports game for Wii gamers Read more

Nintendo Wii Sqweeze controller coming in 2009

When it comes to casual gaming there is one games console that’s miles ahead of all the others, and that’s the Nintendo Wii.

The Wii Fit has brought people onto the Nintendo Wii that may never of owned an Xbox 360 or Sony PS3, and there are many more accessories on the way to the Wii.

This is one such example, the Nintendo Wii Sqweeze controller. The controller will not be available to 2009, and InterAction Laboratories had this device on show at GFH 2008. This is what one blogger had to say Read more

Gaming Sales Keep Falling: Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii & Sony PS3

The latest NPD Group sales figures have been released this week and they show that all positions of the major consoles remain the same in July as they were in June.

While we will touch on the exact results in a moment, first let’s focus on an interesting trend that seems to be forming. There seems to be a downward trend in sales figures for the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 and Sony PS3.

Looking at the past results, this trend stands out a mile but what does it mean to the gaming industry? Feel free to let us know your thoughts in the comments.

The top three places in total software sold are as follows: Third place went to Guitar Hero On Tour (309,700) on the Nintendo DS, second place goes to Wii Fit (369,600), and first place was held by NCAA Football 09 for the 360 at 397,600 units sold.

In hardware sales third place went to the PS3 with 225,000 units sold, then in second we have the Nintendo Wii with 555,000 units, and pole position goes to the Nintendo DS with 608,400.

The gaming industry as a hole saw sales of $1.19 billion which is made up from Accessory sales at $152 million and Software sales of $591.1 million and Hardware sales $446.9 million, if you want to know more about these NPD Group sales figures then go to Efluxmedia.

Nintendo Wii Super Swing Golf

This is Nintendo Wii’s Super Swing Golf and Game People have taken a closer look - “Season 2 in the UK, the follow up to Europe’s PangYa Golf. Despite a confusing name change they prove that cartoony graphics don’t mean poor controls. Temco firmly grasp the nettle and deliver a solid real golf swing mechanic that will give Tiger Woods a run for its money Read more

Beijing Olympics boost Nintendo Wii Fit sales

It has been a few months since we were seeing high sales of the Wii Fit, but since the start of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Nintendo has seen a rise in the video games sales. Over the last seven days sales have jumped by 13 percent for the Wii Fit, the game has now occupied the top spot on four different occasions.

Fourteen weeks ago when the game was first launched people were having problem trying to get hold of the motion-sensitive board and game. Many of us wanted to become involved in the new fitness game. Wii Fit helped players improve their balance fitness level and strength.

It is thought that the start of the Olympics in Beijing is a major factor for sales increases of the game. A number of other titles for the Wii have also seen sales increases, these include Big Beach Sports and Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games.

I am now starting to feel a little guilty, as my Balance Board is stuck in the corner collecting dust. I am having trouble finding the time to get myself fit again; I bet there are thousands of other Balance Boards doing the same thing.

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Third-Party Game Confusion: Nintendo Wii or Xbox 360

You got to love results of game sales, it seems that market companies and the brands themselves always get confused and can never agree who is right.

Today we see some confusion over third-party games sales and who sells the most. Is it the Nintendo Wii or Xbox 360?

Nintendo made a claim that the Wii sells more third-party games than the Xbox 360, but now we hear that Microsoft claim the Xbox 360 is the real winner.

NPD sales figures have this to show: The Nintendo Wii has sold 33,394,311 third party games compared to the Xbox 360’s 67,929,999 third party game sales. If those results are right, it puts the 360 well ahead of the Wii.

So whom do we believe if we wanted to know who has sold the most third party games? It looks like things are never that clear with conflicting numbers like this. Read more Nintendo news here and Microsoft news here.

Via Euro Gamer

Pensioners say no to bowls but yes to Nintendo Wii

Looks like the pensioners are here to battle it out with the younger generation and fair play to them, pensioners and teenagers love the Nintendo Wii because is mimics real life motion plus it keeps you active.

Well whilst visiting Times Online they have some interesting news that we thought you show read, pensioners are basically saying no to bowls and yes to Nintendo Wii, they talk about Doris who is 91 who loves playing Nintendo Wii games.

In a small town in Tenbury Wells, near Leominster in Herefordshire pensioners attend the Age Concern afternoon in a Scout hut where normally it used to be tea and biscuits, but now they have this gaming console. The pensioners play the games under the watchful eyes of a couple of teenagers (Brave they must be).

So it looks like gaming consoles are not just for the young but indeed for the older generation too, maybe we should all have a teenager versus pensioners gaming contest.

Asus Eee Stick: How Nintendo Wii Remote should look

When I first laid eyes on the Asus Eee Stick I thought it was a couple of new controllers for the Nintendo Wii. Ok so I am a little dumb, but I bet I was not the only one who thought it.

The name that Asus has chosen “Eee Stick” is a strange one as they are a couple of sticks that are mated to a wireless receiver. So what is the Eee Stick I hear you ask, well they are basically a gamepad that has been split in half. This is something that Sony had hoped to launch at some stage.

The Eee Stick has motion sensing technology like the Wii Remote; I bet Nintendo wish that they had designed theirs to look as sleek as these. Asus has said that tailored games that require the Eee Stick will come bundled in the controllers.

As yet there is no idea when the Eee Stick will be released, but Asus reps have hinted that the UK could see them sometime in September.

Asus will make an announcement in the next few weeks.

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Nintendo Wii Fit: Collecting dust or used daily?

It has been a good while now since Wii fit has released, and it has been a huge success around the world. According to the latest charts over at digital spy, Nintendo Wii fit has managed to retain its position at the top on the Nintendo charts for the 4th consecutive week running.

At the moment it is keeping Mario Kart off the top spot, so it must be still very popular among its fans. Just how many of our readers are still very much into the craze of Wii Fit? Do you still all gather round for a daily spot of yoga or aerobics with the family, or is your Wii balance board locked away gathering dust.

Personally I like to enjoy Wii-fit with some friends and enjoy its social aspects, rather than consider it a real weight loss application and spend hours stressing over spinal twists or various squat procedures!

It would be interesting to find out just how many of you are still addicted to the wonders of Wii Fit so leave a comment below.

Xbox 360 Arcade $199 price drop rumor true

There was a rumor that the Xbox 360 Arcade was to have a price drop to just $199, on September 7. It looks as though there is some truth in the rumor, just look at the picture.

Microsoft has wanted to cut the Xbox 360 Arcade to $199.99 for a while now, as they feel that this price is a sweet spot with consumers. Back in February the Xbox 360 was reduced to 199 Euros, this allowed Xbox 360 consoles to gather pace, it is hoped that the price cut for the Arcade will have the same effect.

This could be a tall order for Microsoft though, as they are facing an onslaught from the likes of the Nintendo Wii and the Sony PlayStation 3. However this will make the Xbox 360 Arcade the lowest priced Next-Gen console on the market.

The timing of the price drop is perfect for Microsoft, as it is just one week before the release of Square Enix’s ‘Infinite Undiscovery’ and two weeks before Harmonix/EA’s ‘Rock Band 2′. Both these titles are exclusive to the Xbox 360.

The September 7 price drop to just $199.99 will be a very important one for as the Xbox 360 Arcade could have great sales for the holiday season

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Star Trek Online: On Sony PS3, Xbox 360 or Nintendo Wii?

The Star trek Universe has many fans and they embrace every new TV Show, movie or game that’s created for this world. Today we hear that the worst kept secret massively multiplayer online role-playing game has been saved.

This MMORPG game is based on Star Trek and will be developed with Cryptic Studios since Perpetual closed down last year. We have been told that “Star Trek Online” will be made for PC and console formats.

Now just what games consoles do they mean: Sony PS3, Xbox 360 or Nintendo Wii?

It could be all the formats. But would gamers want another Star Trek game? We remember the last Star Trek game on the Xbox 360 the graphics were a joke.

The new Star Trek Online will let gamers take the role as a starship captain for The Klingons or the Federation. The fun starts when you can train a crew, recruit new members and customize your ship before entering space battles.

As a Star Trek fan, this game will be hard to resist. It will be set in a time after all existing Star Trek TV shows and movies.

There will be a fight over publishing Star Trek Online because publishers know this is a guaranteed earner of a game.

If you want to see a gameplay video then you can by visiting Las Vegas on August 10 for the annual Star Trek convention.

Source: PS3 Daily

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