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Bigger Nintendo DSi XL caters to the older gamer
Or is Nintendo planning a gaming push to the very young? 29 October 2009 15:40 GMT
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...
Next-gen Nintendo DS will come with Tegra chip
Nvidia wins contract to supply graphics 14 October 2009 15:12 GMT
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...
MySims Camera DS app launched
Augmented reality gaming 22 September 2009 12:35 GMT
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
Third-gen handheld gets the blues 22 September 2009 12:31 GMT
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...
Zelda: Spirit Tracks dated and priced by Amazon
Etailer reveals info for new Nintendo DS game 24 August 2009 9:25 GMT
Release details for the forthcoming Nintendo DS title, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, have been outed online over at Amazon.

The etailer has revealed that the game, previously only confirmed for a Christmas 2009 release, will go on sale on 4 December....
Gardening Guide for Nintendo DS released
Plan your garden 11 August 2009 15:33 GMT
Koch Media has announced that it's releasing software for the Nintendo DS that'll function as a "Gardening Guide", approved by the Royal Horticultural Society.

The company says that it's "more of a guide than a game", and allows you to either plan a real garden,...
Revolution Software announces digital division for handhelds
"Beneath A Steel Sky - Remastered" for iPhone first new title 31 July 2009 15:59 GMT
UK games developer Revolution Software has announced it is to open a new division to offer games as digital downloads for the current crop of popular handheld devices.

"Revolution Pocket" will produce both original and "classic" titles for the iPhone, iPod...
Nintendo DS gets diabetes "Didget"
Bayer makes blood glucose testing fun for under-14s 14 July 2009 18:05 GMT
Inspired by a parent with a child with the condition, a new blood glucose meter has been unveiled for kids with diabetes that hooks up to Nintendo's handheld consoles.

The "Didget" is the first such device to connect directly to Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS...
Blaze launches DS 3-in-1 Game Selector
Flip between three games with ease 13 July 2009 13:08 GMT
Well this is rather nifty. A company called Blaze has developed a case for the Nintendo DS that lets you select from three different games, just by flipping a switch. It's a neat solution to the problem of having to carry around loads of those tiny cartridges.
Nintendo, Five announce auditions for "Britain's best brain"
Trials taking place for new TV show 3 July 2009 12:47 GMT
Nintendo and Five have announced auditions for a television show that will see a nationwide quest to find the "best brains in Britain".

The two companies are putting prospective contestants through a series of challenges in a nationwide road show which will...
Nintendo DS gets chocolate case
Sweet 30 June 2009 10:46 GMT
These novelty cases for Nintendo DS Lites are designed to look like bars of chocolate. Or a bar of pink chocolate with a rose-tinted effort also on offer.

Made of hard plastic and with holes where you'll need 'em, they are on sale now for $10.
Tranformers kits launch for Nintendo DS
Disguise your handheld as Bumblebee or Megatron 24 June 2009 17:07 GMT
These Hasbro-licenced kits from PDP will cunningly disguise your Nintendo DS as a Transformers character.

Launched as the new movie, "Revenge of the Fallen", plays out in cinemas, Autobot and Decepticon supporters can choose between a Bumblebee- or Megatron-themed...
Nintendo launches black KURO Wii
And red DSi 4 June 2009 10:29 GMT
Come to the dark side... In Japan Nintendo has announced the launch of a Nintendo Wii in black, dubbed the KURO Wii (Kuro means black in Japanese).

As well as giving the console the dark treatment, the Wiimote, nunchuck and a classic controller will also be...
Nintendo reveals whole host of E3 announcements
Wii Fit Plus, new Super Mario games, Vitality Sensor and "edgy" games for grown ups 2 June 2009 18:25 GMT
Demonstrating the Nintendo Wii's coming soon MotionPlus controller, the Japanese games giant has revealed more activities that will appear in Wii Sports Resort game.

As well as sword play, power cruising and disc dog confirmed at launch, and table tennis and...
Nintendo DSi sales hit a million in Europe
In 8 weeks 2 June 2009 10:23 GMT
Nintendo has announced that sales of the Nintendo DSi have taken 8 weeks to reach the 1 million mark across Europe since its launch in Europe on 3 April 2009.

This is apparently 5 weeks quicker than the Nintendo DS Lite took to reach the level of sales.
Activision whips up Lego Indiana Jones for second installment
Returns with more tongue-in-cheek action 31 May 2009 0:03 GMT
Everyone's favourite archaeologist Indiana Jones is to make a comeback on the Wii, DS, PS3, PSP and Xbox 360 console later this year Activision has announced.

Traveller’s Tales, the developer that created the first instalment, LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original...
Tracklist for Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits revealed
But how will the Guitar Grip work on the DSi? 15 May 2009 12:44 GMT
The entire 28-song tracklisting has been revealed for Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits on the Nintendo DS. It includes Coldplay, Foo Fighters and the Strokes, among many other acts. Here's the full list:

* 12 Stones - “Adrenalin”
* AFI - “Miss Murder”
Latest Harry Potter game dated
Half Blood Prince instalment coming early July 14 May 2009 14:20 GMT
Gaming Potter fans have a new date for their diaries as the release of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game has been confirmed for the UK.

Electronic Arts and Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment has confirmed that the new game will hit the...
Spore Hero details revealed for Wii and DS
Less sandbox, more scripted 12 May 2009 10:34 GMT
As Pocket-lint reported back in January, Spore is coming to the Wii, and extending its presence on the DS handheld. Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena will be hatching before the end of the year.

Spore Hero is more of a story-driven adventure game than the original...
32 million consoles sold in the UK in the last decade
Lifetime sales revealed 23 April 2009 11:13 GMT
The UK has splashed out for a whopping 32 million games consoles as of January 2009, states stats company Gfk Chart Track.

The figure is the combined UK lifetime sales of the PS2, DS, PSP, Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii consoles, but does not take into account older...
Nintendo DSi sells 92,000 in 2 days
Fourth biggest console launch in UK 8 April 2009 9:07 GMT
Nintendo's launch of its new DSi handheld gaming console has been deemed a success in the UK.

The revamped dual-screen device went on sale in the UK on Friday 3 April and GfK Chart-Track has now revealed sales stats to Pocket-lint.

GfK Chart-Track...
Nintendo DSi launches in UK
It's DSi-day! 3 April 2009 10:25 GMT
Nintendo's new and improved DSi handheld goes on sale in the UK (and Europe) today.

Similar to the previous DS Lite, the DSi is slightly thinner, a matter of grams lighter and charges slightly quicker.

As most of you will know, the main difference...
Nintendo Wii gets storage solution
Whilst new Zelda announced for DSi 25 March 2009 18:21 GMT
Nintendo has announced a storage solution for the Nintendo Wii at the Game Developer Conference in the States.

Unveiled by Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, who also revealed that the Wii has passed the 50 million shipped milestone, it's something fans have...
Motion-sensing Xbox 360 and DS controllers announced
"Gametrak Freedom" and "SmartStylus" coming soon from PDP 25 March 2009 12:32 GMT
A new Xbox controller and a new stylus for the Nintendo DS family have been unveiled at the Game Developers Conference in the States.

From Performance Designed Products the Xbox accessory is the "Gametrak Freedom", an ultrasonic 3D motion sensing technology...
Win a copy of Football Academy for the DS
Score a copy of this great game 20 March 2009 13:42 GMT
To mark the release of Football Academy on the DS, Pocket-lint has teamed up with EA Sports to give you, the lucky reader, a chance of winning the game.

There are five copies to give away and the competition will run for 2 weeks.

EA Sports Football...