Nintendo Wii U: UK launch date revealed!

We knew the Nintendo Wii U would be out this year, but at long last, the Japanese gaming giant has told us just when it goes on sale. Read on to find out exactly when the first in the next generation of games machines hits our shores…

Trade in your Nintendo 3DS for a 3DS XL for just £80

I’m out of the office today but here’s your Tech fix for today though.

The Nintendo 3DS XL hits the shops on July 28th with a display up to 90 percent larger than the original 3DS. Those wanting to make the upgrade can now do so on the cheap, by trading in their old 3DS at GAME to buy a 3DS XL for just £80.

Nintendo 3DS XL revealed, hits UK July 28

Nintendo has revealed its latest handheld gaming console, the Nintendo 3DS XL. The new gaming device is a larger version of the current 3DS, with a 4.88-inch screen, which is a nice 90 per cent bigger than the original, so games look even better!

Buy your Nintendo 3DS White in November

Nintendo are to release a shiny white Nintendo 3DS just in time for the Christmas shop. Buy the bundle on 18th November combining the all new Super Mario 3D Land including an Ice White Nintendo 3DS.

Friday Top 5 Round-Up: Everything I’ve missed out on this week

Brand new feature to the blog is the Friday Round-Up which is where I bring you the Tech news that I’ve missed out on throughout the week. However, obviously not all of it because that would just be impossible!

This week I bring you news on the suspected Sony PSN hack, a new smartphone from Samsung, a new date for the Samsung and Google nexus prime launch, a brand new Wii and finally budget-friendly tablet news.

Nintendo to drop 3DS prices

Source: Shinyshinytv

Some may say the Nintendo 3DS is pretty cheap as it is but now the company have confirmed that during the middle of next month prices will drop to a new all time low meaning it will cost the Japanese company more to manufacture the consoles than it does to buy them. Good for us!

Watch 3D movies on your Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo to allow users to watch 3D films right from the comfort of your console.

The Nintendo 3DS lets you play 3D games without the need for the ugly 3D glasses and now you will soon be able to not just play games but watch films.

News according to a press release from Nintendo confirms that the 3DS console will be able to handle 3D films later this month. Plus, users can download a film app from the 13th July.

You will be able to get your hands on 3D movies from Nintendo’s new eShop if you’re in Europe. US readers no 3D films for you yet! We expect a release later this year though.

What’s my view?

This sounds good! The ability to watch 3D films on the move without glasses doesn’t seem bad at all.

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Nintendo’s new console is set to change gaming again

Details were announced on Nintendo’s next console following on from the ‘Wii’ at E3 2011 yesterday.

Yesterday arrived loads of exciting information on Nintendo’s new console and an actual name for the new beauty, originally thought to be called just ‘Nintendo,’ pretty simple however the Japanese company decided to abandon that and call it Wii U’ instead.

‘Wii U’ is certainly set to impress us with a whole load of neat features attached to the console; I think ‘Wii U’ could be in a competition of its own now knowing what’s in store for the next generation of Nintendo’s motion control console. In the new and revamped controller we can expect to experience a new 6.2 touch screen controller with built a in accelerometer and a gyroscope, rumble capabilities to enhance our experience, front facing camera, a microphone and speaker, a handy stylus, a USB connection slot, motion control and a headphone jack.

The console itself feature HD graphics just like Xbox and PS3. All the same, here is  what I think is useful which I do believe is already around on other consoles, backward  capability so no need to replace your old games because the console will still play all of your previous games designed for the ‘Wii’ on the ‘Wii U.’

Anyhow, this is what I call revolutionary and at the same time convenient. Imagine somebody has come into the living room to watch the TV but you’re playing on the ‘Wii U,’ well don’t panic because the game will wirelessly stream your game straight to the 6.2 inch touch screen controller without you even having to stop what your doing. Now do you agree?

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Wii 2 coming in 2012

Nintendo have announced the next release date for the Wii console.

We do not have any technical details just yet but if gamers want to have a sneak preview of the new console then you should head over to the E3 Expo in Los Angeles in June.

The original Wii launched five years ago and unfortunately sales have been declining due to recent competition from PlayStation Move, Xbox 360 Kinect and mobile gaming platforms. However, Nintendo still hold the fact that they were the first console to offer a brand new motion controlled gaming experience.

Nintendo’s chief executive, Satoru Iwata has given hints that his company are preparing for a fresh innovation.

Sources have mentioned that Wii 2 just wants to update the existing machine such as by adding HD graphics. However, another source from Eurogamer.net completely opposes that view and has told BBC News:

“"The talk was about Wii HD, but I do not see Nintendo doing that. It will do something more innovative."

He also noted that the Nintendo Wii was never supposed to be a hi-tech console. It was originally marketed for its motion-sensing capabilities, Johnny Minkley expects to see the the new console marketed in the same way.