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The Horror: DS Lite malfunction
One of our fine readers sent us in this video of his DS Lite, which sadly looks like it will need some repairs (if possible). Has anyone else encountered this problem with their DS Lite or heard about a recurring issue? [Thanks Erick G! Sorry for ...
Behold: Joystiq's cracked DS Lite
As reported earlier this morning, a number of DS Lite owners have complained of cracking on the left side of the hinge that connects the handheld's two screens -- and now we're one of them. As is, this distinct crack is merely cosmetic. To be clear, ...
Nintendo: "We are not aware of any problems with the hinge of the DS Lite"
MaxConsole has received Nintendo's response, via Cake PR, to reports of the DS Lite's hinge cracking. The official statement is as follows: "We are not aware of any problems with the hinge of the DS Lite, however if someone experiences a problem with ...
Are you a bad enough dude to replace your DS Lite's screen?
Having problems with the touchscreen on your DS Lite? Are you also a crazy person? If so, you may want to attempt to replace the touchscreen yourself using an aftermarket screen. To help future DS repairers (or perhaps just to document a successful ...
NASA's free Moonbase Alpha now available
If the Army can release a free video game to drum up some attention for its cause, why not NASA? That seems to be the argument behind Moonbase Alpha, a free game developed along with NASA that's now available on Steam. With up to six players at a ...
Problematic Xbox 360s repaired free
After reviewing Xbox 360 repair data and finding "a higher than usual number of units coming in for repair," Microsoft has acknowledged quality problems with the first batch of Xbox 360s that were part of the "initial manufacturing run of the ...
New US Xbox 360 service website launched
Microsoft just launched a new website for US Xbox 360 owners who have to send their console in for repair. The new website, service.xbox.com, allows US console owners to register a box, attach a Windows Live ID, schedule a repair and track a repair ...
DS Lite and Brain Age not playing well together
No doubt you're too occupied with charting your brain's age and calculating simple arithmetic with the quickness of a Chuck Norris roundhouse kick to read this post. That's OK, we'll forgive you and just post this blog here for when you encounter ...
Nintendo gives in, offers free repair
While we reported that Nintendo did indeed recognize the problem, we weren't sure if they would repair the issue for free or continue charging the $50 US fee to repair the unit. Word is, they'll do it for free, with both American and UK spokespersons ...
OMG! Activision and Nickelodeon developing a game based on iCarly
How to fully enjoy this post: 1. Grab the nearest preteen girl. (If you're not in your home, please ask permission before grabbing random preteens.) 2. Insert earplugs. 3. Tell the aforementioned girl that Activision is making a video game for Wii ...
PSA: E74 victims should have received refund check by now
If your Xbox 360 fell victim to the E74 error and you paid Microsoft for the repair, you should have received a refund check back from the company by today. If you paid for a repair and have yet to receive a check, you'll need to follow up with ...
Scratched discs replaced, with PDZ only
We know why it happens, and how to prevent it, but what about those games that are already scratched? GameSHOUT is reporting that Microsoft is repairing consoles that have a predilection for scratching your $60 games, but will only offer a copy of ...
UK repair service Micromart refuses Xbox 360
UK repair service Micromart is refusing to service any more Xbox 360s due to a "base manufacturing problem that potentially affects all 360s" they tell Joystiq. Before they stopped repairing Xbox 360s, which they are not an authorized repair center ...
Xbox 360 repairs should always have the option of a 'coffin'
With all this talk of the Xbox 360's E74 error, and the continued presence of the RRoD, we are reminded of former Microsoft executive Peter Moore's request that we not focus on the Xbox's problems, but rather on the quality of the repair service. ...
THQ executive impressed by 3DS piracy protection
In a recent interview with CVG, Ian Curran, THQ's executive VP of global publishing, touted his favorite new feature the 3DS will bring to the portable market. No, not its titular three-dimensional display tech. No, not all of those rebooted classic ...
