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gaming
Razer Moray+ Gaming Headset Has Mic Dongles for DSi, DS Lite and PSP
Razer's original Moray headphones were good for $40—Moray+ adds a mic and has dongles so you can mouth-breathe into your PSP or DSi/DS Lite for $60. But, uh, how often do you wanna do that? [Razer] -
gaming
Pokémon Motivates Lazy Kids with Poké Walker
Children who want to level up their monsters in two new Pokémon remakes will still need to wander around aimlessly for hours on end, but this time that wandering will be in real life. More » -
nintendo
Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata Says He Wouldn't Use a Mac or iPhone if Apple Was a Competitor
In the same interview he said the Wii could live for eight more years, Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata remarked that if Apple and Nintendo "were in direct competition, I would not use a Mac in my presentations." More » -
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Nintendo's Miyamoto Smack Talks Sony and Microsoft's Motion Controls, Plus More
We're at a Q&A session at E3 with Nintendo's wizard Shigeru Miyamoto. More » -
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Nintendo's E3 Keynote Liveblog Archive
Nintendo's E3 press conference hasn't even started, and they've already slammed Sony. Impressive! The conference kicks off at 9AM PT—noon ET—but our liveblog is getting fired up now. Besides the New Wii Fit Motion Music Plus New Play Super 64, what do you want to see? -
gaming
Nyko Zoom Case: 'Cause You Don't Care If Your DSi Is Actually Portable
The picture of Nyko's Zoom Case for the DSi says it all, no? More » -
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Naked Ladies Slipping on Banana Peels on the DS
We've seen a Disney artist draw some technically proficient images on the iPhone, but for some reason—maybe it's the hardware, maybe it's the content—we just weren't as captivated. More » -
gaming
Iwata: Nintendo Design More Appreciated than Apple Design
Nintendo has traditionally ignored the iPhone as a competitor, claiming that the DS and iPhone were chasing different markets. Now Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has given in the reality of commerce and started the smack talk. More » -
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music
Geeky Maestro Conducts Belkin-Connected Gadget Orchestra
Here's an oldie but goodie to start your morning. Seems that with a little bit of time, a duffel bag's worth of gadgets, and a Belkin headphone splitter, one could create a satisfying little hook. More » -
nintendo
Lime Nintendo DS Cooking Bundle Will Make Martha Stewart Happy
Cooking is one of my passions. Eating and drinking is another. Playing that I cook food that I can't eat is not. Fortunately, this Personal Cooking Trainer Nintendo DS bundle is about the first two. More » -
nintendo
The Definitive Game Boy Timeline
The Nintendo Game Boy—the most popular game console of all time—was born today, April 21, back in 1989. Here are its 20 years of history in a timeline that actually goes back to 1889. More » -
nsfw
The Unofficial Boobies DS Holder
Their old world yarn craftsmanship brings new meaning to the phrase "sweater kittens"—hard to believe that thisonetwo-of-a-kind holder is not for sale. [photobucket via WiiNooB Thanks Jamie!] -
DSI
Skype 'Technically Possible' on DSi, But Does This Include Video?
A spokesman for Skype says that it's technically possible to port Skype onto Nintendo's multi-camera-enabled DSi, but does that mean video? More » -
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GBalpha's Ranger Brings GPS Navigation To The Nintendo DS
GBalpha has developed the first serious touchscreen GPS navigation system for the Nintendo DS. It features a U-Blox 5 chip, 32MB of extended memory and Google Earth integration. More » -
guts
The Nintendo DSi, Dissected
Compared to the latest smartphones, the DSi's hardware is pretty soft. The console does win the award for the weirdest component, though, with that wishbone thing in the mid-right corner—the double camera module. [iFixit] -
DSI
Nintendo DSi Review
With the Gameboy, Nintendo revolutionized handheld gaming and conquered the world. And with the DS/DS Lite, they pretty much did it again. The DSi is not the next revolution, but it's an intriguing evolution. More » -
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Nintendo DS Health Control Game Timer is So Asian It Hurts
This Health Control Game Timer may be incredibly weird to Americans, but Asians know exactly what this is for—taking the place of parental nagging. More » -
gaming
Nintendo Planning 'DSi Enhanced' Games
While the DSi plays the same games/cards as the DS, Nintendo, somewhat predictably, has announced plans to release "DSi Enhanced" games. More » -
ds
Well This Vibrating 'SmartStylus' Certainly Looks Stupid
Remember those giant pencils you'd buy as a kid, use them for a day in class as a joke and then chuck em before lunch? The SmartStylus is built on a similar premise. More » -
DSI
Hands On With Nintendo DSi: This Blue Version Looks Downright Electric
The Nintendo DSi release is right around the corner, and though some press shots and videos are out there, what does it really look like up close? More » -
Nintendo DSi
Video: Nintendo DSi vs. DS Lite Browser Speed Test
Spoiler: The DSi's browser melts the DS Lite's face off. it's way faster, the page is rendered better, and it's readable as it loads. In other words, it's actually usable: More » -
Nintendo DSi
Nintendo DSi Was Originally a Monster With Two DS Slots
Only Nintendo would be this crazy. The original Nintendo DSi design had two DS card slots—not SD people, I type good dammit—so it could hold two DS games at once. It was also monstrous. More » -
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A Brief Nintendo DSi Video Tour
Even though we explained what's new, many of you are confused how the DSi is different than the DS. Since we now assume that most of you can't read, here's a video explanation. [Kotaku] -
DSI
Nintendo DSi Arriving April 5th for $170
Nintendo's DSi, out now in Japan, has finally been slated for US release on April 5th for $170. But you won't score one in white. More » -
consoles
The Sega Vision: Sega's New Handheld that Denies Sonic Exists
The prospect of Sega releasing a portable system is a promising one, given Sega's historically broad library of fun vintage titles. But alas, the Sega Vision doesn't play games. -
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Nintendo DSi Coming to US April 4 for $180
IGN says that the Nintendo DSi—Nintendo's gadgetier DS remake with a bigger screen and camera—is coming to the US April 4 for about $180, or $50 more than the current DS Lite. More » -
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Interview: Robbie Bach Explains Why There's No Portable Xbox
At CES, I interviewed Robbie Bach, big boss of Microsoft's Entertainments and Devices division, asking big questions about Zune, Windows Mobile and Xbox. First up: Why no mobile Xbox to rival Sony and Nintendo? -
usb
Brando 7-In-1 USB Cable Creates Portable Charging Orgy
For $7, you can grant your Nintendo DS the fantasy it has kept secret until today: That it could one day charge alongside a Game Boy Advance SP, DSi, and PSP via a USB port. -
nintendo
America's Club Nintendo Is Here
We've long been jealous of all the cute (and often functional) Nintendo swag that Club Nintendo members get overseas. Now the rewards club has launched in the US. -
love
Custom Marriage Proposals on the Nintendo DS Prove Your Love, Nerdiness
Were you inspired by the one-of-a-kind hacked Chrono Trigger proposal? Do you now want to rip that guy's idea off and do a DS proposal of your own? New software can make it happen. -
apple
3D Power Is Highly Varied Across iPhone/iPod Touch Iterations
We already knew that the latest iPod touch featured the fastest processing of its siblings (a 532MHz-clocked processor vs 412MHz on the original iPhone, the original iPod touch and even the new iPhone 3G). But we were surprised to hear from software developers that the latest iPod touch can render character models with nearly double the polygons of the original iPhone, a trend that's impacting game development now and probably more so moving forward. More » -
black friday
GameStop's Black Friday Ad Leaked
Our friends at Kotaku managed to get their hands on the GameStop Black Friday circular and, not surprisingly, bundles are the major theme here. Some of the better deals include a .99 cent price tag for Rock Band Track Pack Vol. 2 (after purchase of Rock Band game or bundle over $50), Madden PSP Entertainment Pack or Ratchet and Clank Pack for $200, several Xbox 360 bundles (Arcade, Pro and Elite), the World of Warcraft Battle Chest for $20 and a host of discounts on games. [Kotaku] -
Nintendo DSi
Deconstructed DSi Reveals Beefier Processor Might Be Draining Battery Life
When the DSi specs were first revealed in front of the Nintendo money vault this past October, we noticed the battery life of the DS line went from "pretty awesome" to "WTF?" The brighter, larger screens were initially blamed for the 1-6 hour drop, but a field stripped DSi we discovered today hints the drain might be due to a beefier processor and speakers housed within. More » -
dealzmodo
Dealzmodo: Circuit City Offering Discounts on Gaming Gear
Circuit City is sinking fast, but their loss is your gain! A tip coming in to Kotaku has revealed that the chain has begun discounting popular gaming gear. Apparently customers can now expect 5% off all consoles and their games, 10% off all accessories, 10% off "social games" like Rock Band and Guitar Hero, 10% off PC games and 10% off strategy guides. These figures are a rumor at this point, but Circuit City will certainly be discounting items to liquidate inventory from their 155 defunct stores. However, these deals may not be as great as bargain hunters might expect. [Kotaku] -
nsfw
DSi Camera, Designed for Adolescent Boobie Humor
We didn't quite get the DSi's bundled Camera editing software—exactly what's the point of stretching a body part with lame animations—and then we watched this semi NSFW clip. I'm not saying that we "get it" now, but we're certainly a few steps closer to penetrating the unique design minds of Nintendo engineers. More » -
hacks
Nintendo DSi Says "Hello World"
While Nintendo may have sealed out DS piracy tools from use on the DSi, according to this humble YouTube clip, one Japanese hacker may have already wormed his way into the system, loading his own code despite security measures. (Unfortunately, he did not share his methods.) So while we could still be a long way from loading emulators and DS games at will, it's certainly not a bad sign when a new system gets cracked open within 3 days of its release. [GBAtemp] -
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Nintendo DSi Blocks Pirated Flash Cards
We pretty much figured that Nintendo had another reason for releasing the DSi other than just wanting to give us a prettier system like, say, wanting to stop rampant global piracy on the DS. Now that the DSi is out in Japan, the public has tested all of the flash card piracy devices and found the results to be very, very bad. None of them work. More » -
nintendo
Nintendo DSi To Hit US, Euro Shores In Summer '09, Says Iwata
The dual-camera DSi hits in Japan tomorrow, but thankfully, it seems that we occidents won't have to wait until "well into 2009" as originally thought. Nintendo pres. Satoru Iwata told Reuters that a fall or Christmas '09 release would likely be too late. Which leaves Summer or even before as the new launch window. Get your cat ready to be photographed now. [Reuters via Kotaku]






































