Aug 17

Nintendo to release streamlined Wii in the UK, at reduced, holiday season price

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It may be a while before we see the Wii U hit the market, but it looks like a refreshed version of its predecessor will be hitting the UK market just in time for the holiday shopping rush. According to the UK’s Official Nintendo Magazine, the refreshed controller will sport a streamlined look and adjusted configuration, designed for horizontal orientation, rather than vertical. It will also be included in a “Family Edition” bundle scheduled for a holiday release, alongside a Wii Remote Plus, Nunchuk console, and editions of Wii Party and Wii Sports. The downside, however, is that the slimmed-down Wii won’t be compatible with GameCube games or controllers, though it will reportedly be sold at a reduced, unspecified price. No word yet on whether Nintendo has a similar update in store for markets outside of the UK, but we’ll let you know as soon as we find out.

Nintendo to release streamlined Wii in the UK, at reduced, holiday season price originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 11

Walmart, Target jump the gun on Nintendo 3DS price drops

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Can’t wait for August 12th for Nintendo’s 3DS price drop to take effect? Good news, neither could two giant retailers, apparently. Walmart reportedly got the ball rolling yesterday, cutting the asking price down from $250 to $170 in-store, and Target quickly followed suit — the price is still listed as $250 on both sites for the moment. Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata acknowledged late last month that the drops, officially scheduled for August 12th, were due to concerns from retailers and game designers. As Joystiq points out, those who buy the console before the switchover is official will likely be able to take advantage of the price drop and Nintendo’s offer of free games for early adopters. Score.

Walmart, Target jump the gun on Nintendo 3DS price drops originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 10

LetterBomb does game-free Wii hacking for System Menu 4.3

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The myth of the unhackable Wii has long since been put to rest, but that hasn’t stopped intrepid homebrew enthusiasts from coming up with new exploits. Case in point: LetterBomb. This particular Wii hack is a follow-up to BannerBomb, which was billed as a replacement for Twilight Hack — all of which are capable of launching the homebrew channel sans hardware mods. BannerBomb stopped short at Menu 4.2, but LetterBomb is carrying the exploit banner, so to speak, for the next generation. Utilizing the console’s Message Board, the hack requires an SD card, a Wii running System Menu 4.3, and a Wii MAC address. If you’re looking to get your game-free Wii hack on, check out the source link for the full rundown.

LetterBomb does game-free Wii hacking for System Menu 4.3 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 10

Nintendo to release Flame Red 3DS console next month, sunglasses not included

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Better dust off your finest pair of shades, because this Flame Red Nintendo 3DS is on its way to the States. The console, which launched earlier this summer in Japan as the Red Flare, will hit stores next month (alongside the new Star Fox 64 3D game), joining a 3DS lineup that already features Cosmo Black and Aqua Blue. The company will also be releasing two new games this winter — Super Mario 3D Land in November and Mario Kart 7 in December — in the hopes of rectifying its disappointing Q2 earnings report with a strong holiday campaign. Only time will tell whether or not it has any effect on Nintendo’s bottom line, but if you’re interested in adding a touch of Santa-like cheer to your yuletide gaming season, you can grab a Flame Red console on September 9th, for $170. Find more information in the full PR, after the break.

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Nintendo to release Flame Red 3DS console next month, sunglasses not included originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 09

Nintendo opens 5,000 free WiFi hotspots across the pond, connects your 3DS to The Cloud

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Still fuming over that 3DS price drop despite the Big N’s conciliatory make-goods? If you happen to be a resident gamer in the UK, tack some 5,000 free WiFi hotspots onto the company’s apology. According to a report from International Business Times, the service, backed by BSkyB-controlled The Cloud, goes live today, bringing users access to all the console’s usual online features and should come in handy when in-game DLC becomes available later this year. No doubt the move from Nintendo’s British outfit is intended to add a little purchase incentive to the DS’ underwhelming successor, as well as boosting the gaming giant’s own declining earnings. No matter, with twenty free games and gratis WiFi — it’s looking good to be an early adopter.

Nintendo opens 5,000 free WiFi hotspots across the pond, connects your 3DS to The Cloud originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 08

SUPABOY Handheld SNES Plays Original Game Carts

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This handheld SNES-a-like is almost as ugly as the real thing

Just as we feel nostalgia for the music of our youth, so we feel equal attachment to the video games played during our pot-smoking college years. For me the console that most often appeared through the smoky haze was the SNES, with games of Super Mario Kart and Streetfighter II played until we were too tired and stoned to taunt each other any longer.

So I have my eye on the Hyperkin SUPABOY, a handheld, LCD-screened console that plays SNES games as God intended: from the original game carts and not through a downloaded ROM file. This portable aspect, though, isn’t the one that gets me excited. I’m far more interested in the ability to plug in two proper SNES controllers (some of the best ever designed, according to my smoke-hazed memory) and send a signal to a TV via a composite-out cable. I could of course pick up a real SNES, but it’s just too big to keep around the house.

It looks good, although weirdly none of the features are guaranteed by Hyperkin. Still, the prototype had no trouble with the usual problem games like Starfox (tricky thanks to its “Super FX” DSP chip).

The price is a reasonable $80, to which you’ll have to add your own controllers. Still, I’m tempted. If only I can find some similarly old friends to play against.

Available soon.

SUPABOY product page [Hyperkin via Retro Thing]

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Aug 08

3D-printed Mario Kart turtle shells race to rescue American economy

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As soon as you see these little RC Koopa shells, you know that life can’t be that bad. In fact, they’ve already had a hallelujah-inducing impact on the world of the 3D-printing genius who created them. Ten days ago, Michael Curry (aka Skimbal) was among America’s 13.9 million unemployed, having been unceremoniously booted out of his ailing architect’s firm. All he had was a $700 MakerBot printer to stop his hands from idling, but he made the most of it. MakerBot saw his stuff and were as bowled over as we are, so they just gave the guy a job. We’re dusting off our Wii controllers and even those little plastic steering wheels in celebration.

3D-printed Mario Kart turtle shells race to rescue American economy originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 05

The Ultimate Gamer?

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This article was written on September 18, 2006 by CyberNet.

Just when you thought you were a mad gamer because you had a few different systems! The picture above is from Joystiq’s contest and this was the winner who had 32 systems and 21 of them are actually hooked up.

Instead of dumping the cash on a decent TV this gamer decides to put all of his money into video game systems and adding to his collection of games (looks like he has 568 right now). It also looks like he must be a little short on cash because there is no PSP…maybe it is just tucked behind one of his Atari’s. :D

So, who’s up for a little Virtual Boy?

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Aug 04

Nintendo CEO responds to 3DS price drop backlash

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Post-purchase price drops are one of a number of curses that plague early adopters. Generally, however, such shifts take time, so Nintendo caught us all a bit by surprised when it announced that it will be cutting the cost of the 3DS from $249 to $169 in mid-August. The gaming giant was quick to mend fences, offering 20 free virtual console games to those who got burned by the discount. Nintendo’s CEO Satoru Iwata followed up the announcement with a more formal apology to consumers, noting that they may well feel “betrayed” and “punished” for their early adoption. Iwata added that early buyers are still “important” to the company, and that the decision to drop the price was due to concerns on the part of retailers and designers that Nintendo hasn’t released a worthy followup to the ultra-popular DS.

Nintendo CEO responds to 3DS price drop backlash originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 04

Nintendo 3DS Panda dev model hits Canadian eBay, reminds US how little the dollar is worth

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Have $1,929 Canadian dollars to spare? You can swap those loonies for 2,000 all-American greenbacks, or the current bid on a Nintendo 3DS Panda development model, rounding out its final 24 hours on eBay’s Canadian auction site. This “like new” device won’t be playing retail 3DS or DS cartridges, but it will grant you access to a variety of development functions. The $2,000 current bid is more than a hair higher than the dev hardware’s unconfirmed original price of $324, but if you’re desperate to rank among the few gamers that rock 3DS dev hardware, logic probably won’t reign supreme when it comes time to hit that bid now button.

[Thanks, Julien]

Nintendo 3DS Panda dev model hits Canadian eBay, reminds US how little the dollar is worth originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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