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Lunchtime Deal: Nintendo DSi $129

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If you’re not a big fan of 3D gaming but want some robust portable gaming, Myer’s deal on the DSi at $129 in black, pink or white is decent value. [Myer via TopBargains]


June 23, 2011
Gaming

Nintendo Cuts Price Of DSi And DSi XL

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While Nintendo’s 3DS sales haven’t exactly set the world on fire, it’s good to see that the company isn’t sitting back and waiting for sales to disappear. Nintendo has just announced that the price of the DSi and DSi XL have both dropped $50 to $200 and $250 respectively. Of course, having sold more than 3.1 million DS variants, it’s hard to believe there are still people without a DS of some description in their homes…


February 18, 2011
Gaming

Australians Love Themselves Some Nintendo Hardware

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Nintendo has sent out some pretty impressive sales figures today. Turns out that Australians have a long-term love affair with Nintendo hardware.


August 31, 2010
Gaming

Nintendo Dropping DSi, DSi XL Prices

Nintendo has announced they’re preparing for a little price-cutting in advance of the 3DS launch. Starting September 12, you’ll be able to pick up a DSi for $US129 (down from $US149) and an XL for $US169 (formerly $US189). [CrunchGear]


June 16, 2010
Gaming

Watch The Nintendo E3 3DS Keynote Live

Odds are Nintendo is going to go THREE DEE for their DS today, allowing you to get carsick on road trips three times faster. You can watch their unveil live.


April 6, 2010
Gaming

Nintendo Pretends Apple Doesn’t Concern Them, Part XXIV

Interesting comment, Nintendo. Aside from its questionable validity, last we heard, most third-party games weren’t doing so hot on your own platforms. [Kotaku]


March 30, 2010
Gaming

Nintendo DSi XL Priced

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Hanging out for an RRP for the DSi XL? Go on, admit it you Nintendo nerd! Well, today’s your lucky day. Nintendo have announced that the new handheld – which is practically the same as the old handheld but bigger – will be available in burgundy and bronze from April 15 for the bargain basement price of…


February 27, 2010
Gaming

Nintendo DSi Uses Camera Face Tracking To Create 3D Mirages

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Three-dee displays make me dizzy. I want to see real 3D without eyeglasses, which is exactly what this new Nintendo DSi game does. It opens a world to a new dimension, and its demo just blew my mind.


February 26, 2010
Gaming

Nintendo DSi Patent: We’re All Racing With A Virtual Steering Wheel

Mario Kart is one of the most popular games on the DS, but imagine using a virtual steering wheel to control your car. A patent has turned up showing just that, taking the DSi’s touchscreen control to the next level.


February 25, 2010
Gaming

Nintendo DSi XL Is $US190 On March 28

The mini-giant Nintendo DSi XL, which is ALSO AN EREADER APPARENTLY, has just gotten a price: $US190. It will be ripe for your purchasing on March 28.