The Handheld Nintendo console due for release in October that I talked about in my previous post is to undergo a name change.  During the last post I did say this is possible and this must have put a jinks on it as today I am reading that this is true.  At a question and answer session president Satoru Iwata’s announced that 3DS was not going to be the final name for the console.

It definitely won’t be the first time this has happened, for example the Wii was named Revolution and was taken as its final name until Nintendo had a change of heart and changed it.   We do know that the new console is going to be played in 3D and will most likely be a console hit for gamers this Christmas.  For now we will just have to keep guessing.

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I introduce to you the new

Nintendo DSi-XL

We have now opened a new store page for all our customers to enjoy.  The DSi-XL was released in the uk a few weeks ago and is the latest in the DS family to be released by Nintendo.  It boasts two 4.2″ gaming screens which is 93% larger than the previous DSi.  Also included within the newly packaged console in a redesigned stylus pen which has gone down well with handheld fans.

The sleek looking DSi-XL has sold over 2 million units so far which is just a snip of how many Nintendo Wii’s have been sold which is a staggering 70 million units.  But lets be fair the DSi-XL has been on the market for alot less time and these preliminary figures are promising for Nintendo and bring the total DS platform figures up to just over 27 million units.

To grab yourself a bargain then visit the link below which will take you straight to the DSi XL store page.

Nintendo DSi-XL

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Scribblenauts (DS) wins Best Original, Best Handheld Game of E3

Last week saw the announcement of nominees for the Game critics Awards 2009.  Several of these nominees where games set for Nintendo platforms.  The votes have now been totaled and the winners are in.

5th Cell’s unique puzzle platform game Scribblenauts for the Handheld DS won the best original game and best handheld game of E3 2009.  The game challenges the player to write down words on the touch screen which then magically appear as objects in the game to help you overcome its tricky challenges.  The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks and Mario and Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story also won the best Handheld Game award.

“Other winners appearing on Nintendo platforms are DJ Hero (Activision) bringing home Best Social/Casual/Puzzle Game, and Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars (Capcom) bagging Best Fighting Game of E3 2009. Our congratulations to all the winners!” source: Nintendo.com

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Competition pro DSi protection pack – released on 17th April

Includes

- Carry Case
- Wrist Strap
- Earphones
- Stylus Pen
- Thumb Stylus
- 2 x Screen Protectors
- Cleaning Cloth
- Dust guards port cover
- Game and SD Card case

This protection pack will be released on the 17th of April and is made for the new Nintendo Handheld, the DSi.  This is not an official piece of Nintendo equipment and is made by Competition Pro.  It is a solution for gamers who want that extra protection to keep their DSi handheld in mint condition.  Provided is a sturdy carry case to transport the console, screen films which protect the screens from scratches and marks along with a cleaning cloth.  An extra Stylus Pen is added in case you loose your original and a Stylus Pen alternative is unique to this package in the form of the Stylus Thumb.  A small piece of equipment made to slide on your thumb which is used instead of the pen.  Finally included is the earphone set and wrist strap.  This pack will be retailing on Amazon from the 17th of April for £9.99.

You can order this Nintendo DSi protection product direct from Amazon click here

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Nintendo have announced that after purchasing the Nintendo DSi you will be able to claim 1000 free DSi-ware points.  This is available for a limited time (believed to be 6 months from release).  The new DSi owner simply needs to connect to the Nintendo DSi shop where you will be credited with 1000 free points.  These can then be redeemed in the DSi-ware shop where you can download games and software.

The games and applications in the new DSi-ware shop will have four different price levels.

• Free
• 200 points
• 500 points
• 800+ points

To buy additional points you can use a credit card or purchased a points card at various retail locations.

Additional news also announced at the same conference was the up coming release of new games and apps.  this included the new The Legend of Zelda, available on the Nintendo DS and DSi.  Also Moving Memo (name not final) which lets the user create a digital flip book using their own designs and Wario-ware Snapped which is a game involving the use of the DSi camera to create new gaming experiences.

An exciting year coming up for all gamers using the new Nintendo DSi

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