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Nintendo Wii gets BBC iPlayer channel

The BBC has announced that its catch-up iPlayer service will shortly be available as a native channel on the Wii. The service has been available through the Wii's internet browser since April 2008, but the addition of a native channel should improve the user experience...

Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 2009 - gaming hardware

2009 has been something of a glass ceiling for gamers. Yes, the software has continued to come and in more inventive ways than ever, but it's been pretty much the same kinds of consoles available on the shelves. At the same time, at E3 this summer, we saw some of the...

Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 2009 - games

The Best Game nominees for the Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadgets Awards 2009 are likely to be much more of a fight than last year's cut and dry selection. Without quite such monumental hits as Little Big Planet, GTA IV and Wii Fit, the field is wide open and there are one...

Five game-changing console controllers

Ever since games consoles came into our front rooms, both the hardware and software developers have looked for new ways to make their titles stand out from the crowd. One sure fire method is to reinvent the interface or design one with just your game in mind. With game...

Thrustmaster announces the T-Freestyle NW

In the States Thrustmaster has unveiled the T-Freestyle NW, describing it as the ultimate controller for snowboarding and skateboarding Wii dudes.

"Experience the extreme action of boarding this winter from the comfort of your living room", says Thrustmaster...

VIDEO: Nintendo DSi XL caught on camera

Footage of Nintendo's new DSi XL (or LL as it's known in Japan) has been unearthed that gives a good comparison of how much larger the new model is over predecessors.

It's considerably larger - and more expensive - than the DSi. The XL offers dual 4.25-inch screens...

Wii Fit Plus launches in the UK

Wii Fit Plus hits shops across Europe today and brings new exercises for those that splashed out on the orginal Wii Fit system with its Balance Board accessory.

New Fit-ters can also buy the game bundled with the Balance Board to play the 15 new balance games...

Bigger Nintendo DSi XL caters to the older gamer

Nintendo has confirmed recent rumours as true by announcing the launch of a new version of its popular DS handheld with the introduction in Japan of the fourth-generation DSi LL.

The DSi LL will, as rumoured, and contrary to the usual trends in the handheld...

Netflix streaming coming to Wii

It's being reported that Netflix streaming of movies may soon be available on Nintendo's Wii console. The service, which is already available on PCs and on the Xbox 360 and PS3, will allow customers to choose from a selection of films to view on-demand from their sofa.

There's...

NHS gives Wii Fit stamp of approval

It's official, video games are good for you. The NHS says so. Well, one videogame, anyway. Nintendo's hyper-successful Wii Fit has been granted the health service's "Change4Life" logo.

The scheme aims to try and get families to be healthy, and stop eating so many...

Nintendo DSi getting screen size upgrade?

A report in Japenese newspaper Nikkei appears to be claiming that the Nintendo DSi is getting larger screens. The handheld gaming device is coming up to 1 year since its Japanese release, but there's apparently been a few older gamers complaining that they couldn't see...

Limited Edition Black Nintendo Wii announced

First it was the Nintendo Wii Remote and Nunchuk going black, now Nintendo has confirmed the whole console will be getting a black lick of paint in time for Christmas in the UK.

The company has said that it will be launching a Black Wii bundle for Euorpe on Tuesday...

VIDEO: Q Steer Mario Micro Racers incoming

Tomy has produced a set of Mario Kart racing toys, created by Q Steer, so that you can hold races in the real world as well as on your TV screen. Each is 3.5cm high and 5cm long, and are controlled by a 6-directional remote control.

There are seven to choose from...

Nintendo Wii Remote goes black

Just in time for the holidays, US gamers will now be able to get their hands on a black Wii Remote and Nunchuk for the Nintendo Wii rather than just white.

Once the in colour, it seems black is the new cool with the new controllers hitting America on 16 November.

The...

Next-gen Nintendo DS will come with Tegra chip

Nvidia has won the contract to supply Nintendo with chips for the next edition of its ultra-popular DS handheld gaming device. The chip in question will be the Tegra - a "system-on-a-chip" processor which comes in two editions - a 65nm one and a new 40nm second generation...

Amazon cuts Nintendo Wii price in UK

Amazon in the UK has slashed the price of Nintendo's Wii console, even though the game's maker hasn't reduced the official RRP in the UK for the console on its own.

Gamers keen to get some Wii Sports action can now do so from Amazon for £140, £40 cheaper than...

Rare NES game sells for $20,100

A NES game has just gone under the hammer for $20,100 on eBay in what is thought to be the most expensive video game ever sold.

The Nintendo Campus Challenge cartridge for the Nintendo Entertainment System was used during a national video game tournament Nintendo...

Christmas 2009: The year the Xbox 360 should rule the roost

Microsoft should expect it to be an Xbox 360 Christmas this year if search queries for the games console are anything to go by.

Although the launch of the PS3 Slim caused a massive spike of interest according to search analytics firm Hitwise, Microsoft's Xbox...

Mario, Zelda, Wii Fit Plus get UK release dates

Nintendo has announced its Christmas lineup for the year, which includes release dates for the three big titles that everyone's been waiting for - New Super Mario Bros on the Wii, Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks on the DS, and Wii Fit Plus on the Wii.

New Super...

Nintendo Wii price cut confirmed for the UK

Following this week's price cut in the States for Nintendo's Wii console, Pocket-lint can reveal a UK price cut is also imminent.

The reduction here in the UK will come a little later - from 2 October - and will also see a new hardware bundle from Nintendo,...

Nintendo Wii gets price cut in US

Nintendo has confirmed that it will be dropping the price of the Nintendo Wii in the US by $50 to $199.99.

The move, announced at the start of the Tokyo Games Show in Japan will come into effect on 27 September.

"Our research shows there are 50...

Nintendo Wii to get price cut in the States

It's not yet official, but it's looking increasingly certain that Nintendo's motion-sensing Wii games console is about to get a price cut.

In America the bog-standard console sells for $249.99, but after this weekend will be offered at $199.99. Converted at...

MySims Camera DS app launched

EA has announced an application for the Nintendo DSi that takes advantage of the console's camera functionality to put your MySims characters into the real world.

The app - MySims Camera - allows you to take photos and then overlay 3D characters on top, which...

Nintendo DSi due in three new colours

Nintendo has announced three new colours for the Nintendo DSi, due to be available across Europe from 23 October.

"Metallic blue", "light blue" and red versions of the handheld console will join the already available white and black models.

Presumably...

Square Enix: New Wii in 2011

The CEO of game publisher Square Enix has said that he's expecting a new Wii in 2011, and that motion sensing controls won't be the success for Sony and Microsoft that the companies are hoping that they'll be.

In an interview with the Financial Times, Yoichi...