Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[DSi drops to $100, DSi XL drops to $130 May 20]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/10/dsi-drops-to-100-dsi-xl-drops-to-130-may-20/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/10/dsi-drops-to-100-dsi-xl-drops-to-130-may-20/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/10/dsi-drops-to-100-dsi-xl-drops-to-130-may-20/#comments ImageThe DSi line of handhelds is about to get cheaper. Starting May 20, Nintendo is dropping the MSRP of the DSi to $99.99 (from $150), and the DSi XL to $129.99 (from $170). Finally, the DSi XL will be cheaper than the 3DS - which launches in a new color the same day!

If you don't have a device that can play DSiWare, a $100 DSi opens you up to a variety of great games - especially now that the platform has had a few years to slowly build a library. Yes, there are worthwhile games on DSiWare - like Shantae: Risky's Revenge, Cave Story, Pictobits, and Antipole, to name a few.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsdsidsi-xlnintendoprice-cutprice-dropThu, 10 May 2012 09:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Cave Story DSiWare still headed to Europe, but delayed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/12/cave-story-dsiware-still-headed-to-europe-but-delayed/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/12/cave-story-dsiware-still-headed-to-europe-but-delayed/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/12/cave-story-dsiware-still-headed-to-europe-but-delayed/#comments Cave Story Cave Story hitting DSiWare in North America over a year ago, but Europe is still waiting for an official release. It looks like the region will go without the delightful title a little longer, as it has failed certification with Nintendo of Europe. Responding to a question on Twitter, developer Nicalis noted that Cave Story was submitted to NOE in December but failed because of "some really minor crap with the manual." Nicalis hopes to submit the game yet again sometime this month.

Keep the faith, European Cave Story fans! Or you could always pick up the 3DS version.

JoystiqCave Story DSiWare still headed to Europe, but delayed originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What, those 10 free NES games aren't tiding you over? Well Nintendo's got another present for you, 3DS owners, with today's free release of The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition. Oh, and this one benefits you too, DSi owners. In addition to the multiplayer-only content, of which the game was exclusively composed on the Game Boy Advance, Four Swords on the 3DS comes with a brand new single-player section.

Nintendo's weekly eShop update usually takes place on Thursdays in North America, so it's unclear whether the full update will arrive early today or if Four Swords will launch all by its lonesome (though the latter seems more likely as of now). As the game will only be available for a limited time (from today until Feb. 20, 2012), we can't help but wonder why you're not already downloading it. Get to it! It's free!

Gallery: The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition

JoystiqPSA: Four Swords Anniversary Edition out now worldwide originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqThe Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures coming for free in September originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsdsie3-2011Four-Swords-Adventuresgameboy-advancegbanintendoThe-Legend-of-Zelda-Four-Swords-AdventuresTue, 07 Jun 2011 12:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Select Walmart stores offering $100 credit toward 3DS with old DS trade-in]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/25/select-walmart-stores-offering-100-credit-toward-3ds-with-old-d/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/25/select-walmart-stores-offering-100-credit-toward-3ds-with-old-d/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/25/select-walmart-stores-offering-100-credit-toward-3ds-with-old-d/#comments This Sunday, the 3DS launches in the US and, to celebrate the occasion, US-based megastore Walmart is offering quite the deal for anyone who lives in one of a dozen states. When purchasing the new handheld, consumers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and South Carolina will have the option of trading in their used DS for a $100 credit towards their 3DS purchase. If they've got two old DS systems laying around, both can be traded in for $200 towards a 3DS, but that's as high as Walmart's willing to go.

The trade-in program will start this Sunday with the 3DS launch and continue through April 30. This promotion is in-store only -- sorry, no online orders.

JoystiqSelect Walmart stores offering $100 credit toward 3DS with old DS trade-in originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsds-litedsidsi-xlface-raidersnintendotrade-inused-gameswalmartFri, 25 Mar 2011 19:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Here's what happens when you put a 3DS cartridge in a DSi]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/17/heres-what-happens-when-you-put-a-3ds-cartridge-in-a-dsi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/17/heres-what-happens-when-you-put-a-3ds-cartridge-in-a-dsi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/17/heres-what-happens-when-you-put-a-3ds-cartridge-in-a-dsi/#comments As you likely noticed, 3DS cartridges are just one good filing away from being able to fit in a DSi. To save you the trouble, we took a file to our copy of Madden Football, and we've got a detailed walkthrough of exactly what happened after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsdsimodsnintendoThu, 17 Mar 2011 12:05:00 EST<![CDATA[3DS Virtual Console getting Game Gear and TurboGraphx-16 games, coming late May]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/02/3ds-virtual-console-getting-game-gear-and-turbographx-16-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/02/3ds-virtual-console-getting-game-gear-and-turbographx-16-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/02/3ds-virtual-console-getting-game-gear-and-turbographx-16-games/#comments In addition to select, hand-picked Game Boy and Game Boy Color classics, the 3DS's Virtual Console will also play host to titles from two slightly surprising sources: The Sega Game Gear and TurboGraphx-16 handhelds. No specific entries from the two devices were named during Reggie Fils-Aime's presentation at Nintendo's GDC keynote today -- though we've got our fingers crossed for the speedy arrival of Sonic Chaos.

Fils-Aime also confirmed the late May arrival of the Virtual Console via a system update, which wiill also introduce a handful of the device's other online features, including: DSiWare (and the ability to transfer DSiWare games from a DSi or DSi XL), the web browser and eShop. It's likely to be the same update that will add Netflix and some 3D video features, too.

Joystiq3DS Virtual Console getting Game Gear and TurboGraphx-16 games, coming late May originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The bundle includes either a black or white DSi with an etched image of the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram and Zekrom, a matching copy of the new game, and an exclusive DSi case. It'll cost $179.99, about $5 less than buying the game and a DSi separately. A small relief, we're sure, to the Pokémon superfans and/or DS collectors who feel compelled to buy both.

JoystiqPokemon Black and White DSi bundles sneak in before 3DS release originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundledsdsinintendopokemonPokemon-Black-and-WhiteWed, 23 Feb 2011 09:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Sudoku DSiWare exploit enables homebrew on DSi [update: and it's gone!]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/28/sudoku-dsiware-exploit-enables-homebrew-on-dsi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/28/sudoku-dsiware-exploit-enables-homebrew-on-dsi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/28/sudoku-dsiware-exploit-enables-homebrew-on-dsi/#comments For just 200 DSi Points (that's $2), a whole world of digital sudoku can be yours -- plus DSi homebrew capabilities! The hacking troupe known as "Team Twiizers" has found a hole in EA's Sudoku DSiWare game -- exposed using a false save file -- through which homebrew games and applications can be run on a DSi without a flashcart. Notably, this exploit can not be used to play pirated games or applications, but only enables true homebrew software.

Perhaps most exciting for homebrew developers, this breakthrough brings the DSi's hardware upgrades (over the original DS) into play. "In DSi mode, the DSi SD card slot is accessible, the whole 16MB RAM is available, and the CPU is clocked 2x higher than DS-mode," Twiizers notes in on post on HackMii.

As of publishing, [see below] the Sudoku game is still available in the North American DSiWare store, but has already been removed in Europe. At the very least, it would be an excuse to throw away that ratty copy of Snakes on a Sudoku, right?

Update: Looks like Nintendo has already removed the game from its DSiWare store in North America as well. Sorry homebrewers!

Continue reading Sudoku DSiWare exploit enables homebrew on DSi [update: and it's gone!]

JoystiqSudoku DSiWare exploit enables homebrew on DSi [update: and it's gone!] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsdsidsiwareeaelectronic-artsexploithackhomebrewnintendosudokuteam-twiizersFri, 28 Jan 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[DSi charger is compatible with 3DS, and other minutiae]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/17/dsi-charger-is-compatible-with-3ds-and-other-minutiae/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/17/dsi-charger-is-compatible-with-3ds-and-other-minutiae/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/17/dsi-charger-is-compatible-with-3ds-and-other-minutiae/#commentsWhile we all wait for more news on the 3DS (we'll hear more right around Wednesday), why not catch up on some of the little tidbits you might have missed? Andriasang has rounded up some assorted information on the upcoming system -- for example, the cartridges. In case you haven't seen the 3DS Game Cards on Nintendo's site, this is what they look like: just like DS carts, but white, and with a small protrusion on the side to keep you from trying to use them in a DS.

Another fact you may not have been aware of: your DSi and DSi XL AC adapters will work in the 3DS, a nice change from Nintendo's usual habit of changing the shape of the connector. And something we weren't aware of: according to Andriasang, 3DS game cases are thinner than those for DS games, in addition to being backwards.

JoystiqDSi charger is compatible with 3DS, and other minutiae originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dschargerdsdsidsi-xlnintendoMon, 17 Jan 2011 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NintendoWare Weekly: Chick Chick Boom, Around the World]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/27/nintendoware-weekly-chick-chick-boom-around-the-world/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/27/nintendoware-weekly-chick-chick-boom-around-the-world/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/27/nintendoware-weekly-chick-chick-boom-around-the-world/#comments The Flashy-looking Chick Chick Boom headlines this week's WiiWare releases, as a pair of Neo Geo titles comes to Virtual Console. On DSiWare, there's a virtual slots game and the sequel to DodoGo! (the exclamation being part of the game title).

Check out the full breakdown of digital Wii and DSi releases for the week after the break.

Gallery: Chick Chick Boom (WiiWare)

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JoystiqNintendoWare Weekly: Chick Chick Boom, Around the World originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>around-the-worldchick-chick-boomdemododogo-challengedsdsidsiwarefantasy-slots-adventure-slots-and-gamesfighters-history-dynamitegg-series-z-onemagical-drop-3max-and-the-magic-markernintendonintendoware-weeklyvirtual-consolewiiwiiwareMon, 27 Dec 2010 12:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Holiday Buyer's Guide: Nintendo Points for WiiWare, DSiWare & Virtual Console]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/17/wiiware-dsiware-virtual-console-buyers-guide-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/17/wiiware-dsiware-virtual-console-buyers-guide-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/17/wiiware-dsiware-virtual-console-buyers-guide-2010/#comments Chances are, someone you know has or will receive a Wii or DSi this holiday season -- many people you know, if the November sales are any indication. Or perhaps you know someone who has owned one of these systems for a while but hasn't messed around with its downloadable games yet. In either case, 2010 has been a great year to introduce someone to WiiWare or DSiWare, with lots of interesting games and apps released just this year. Somehow, Virtual Console's been decent too, despite the fact that releases have slowed down to a trickle.

To begin, click one of the links below to jump to a category or simply head on past the break to peruse the guide form top to bottom.

Wii:

Retro-esque Gamer | Authentic Retro Gamer

Art Aficionado | The Independent | Person Who Would Enjoy Muscle March


DSi:

All DSi Band | Busy Gamer | The Eccentric | Longterm Portable Gamer

Continue reading Holiday Buyer's Guide: Nintendo Points for WiiWare, DSiWare & Virtual Console

JoystiqHoliday Buyer's Guide: Nintendo Points for WiiWare, DSiWare & Virtual Console originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>buyers-guidedsdsidsiwareholiday-2010nintendonintendo-pointsvirtual-consolewiiwiiwareFri, 17 Dec 2010 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo announces orange, green DSi bundles for Black Friday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/22/nintendo-announces-orange-green-dsi-bundles-for-black-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/22/nintendo-announces-orange-green-dsi-bundles-for-black-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/22/nintendo-announces-orange-green-dsi-bundles-for-black-friday/#comments In honor of this week's consumerist holiday, colloquially known as Black Friday, Nintendo is unleashing two new colors stateside. The pumpkin orange and mint jello green DSis include a copy of Mario Party DS at a suggested retail price of $150 (and retailers seem to be taking the hint).

It may be $30 more, but we still like the Super Mario Bros. 25th anniversary DSi bundle more, which comes with Mario Kart DS. 'Cause, Mario Party DS? Yikes.

Gallery: Nintendo DSi Holiday 2010 bundles

JoystiqNintendo announces orange, green DSi bundles for Black Friday originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsdsigreenMario-Party-DSnintendonintendo-dsiorangeMon, 22 Nov 2010 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sears Black Friday ad reveals Green and Red DSi hardware, new PSP and PS3 holiday bundles]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/05/rumor-sears-black-friday-ad-reveals-green-and-red-dsis-new-psp/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/05/rumor-sears-black-friday-ad-reveals-green-and-red-dsis-new-psp/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/05/rumor-sears-black-friday-ad-reveals-green-and-red-dsis-new-psp/#comments Okay, guys. It's time to get yourself into a mental place where you can accept the fact that Black Friday is just around the corner. You there? You ready? Okay -- the entire Sears catalog for the holiest of shopping days has apparently leaked onto the web, revealing a whole mess of gaming offers, including:

Black Friday

  • Limited edition Red and Green DSi bundles for $150, which include Mario Party DS
  • 160GB PS3 bundle for $300, which includes Uncharted 2 and a Blu-ray of (the new) Karate Kid
  • PSP 3000 bundle for $130, which includes LittleBigPlanet and a UMD of (the new) Karate Kid
  • 4GB Xbox 360 bundle for $200, which includes Halo: Reach
  • $10 off the standard black Wii bundle
  • Discounts on games like Medal of Honor, Fable III and Halo: Reach, all of which will be available for $40
We've contacted Sears to get a comment on the catalog's authenticity. [Update: It's legit!] Check out the relevant gaming offers posted after the jump! (Side note: A full-on ping-pong table for $260? Don't mind if we do.)

Continue reading Sears Black Friday ad reveals Green and Red DSi hardware, new PSP and PS3 holiday bundles

JoystiqSears Black Friday ad reveals Green and Red DSi hardware, new PSP and PS3 holiday bundles originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-fridayblack-friday-2010dsdsihalo-reachmario-party-dsmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3pspsearssonywiixboxFri, 05 Nov 2010 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[ESRB: Dragon's Lair 2 coming to DSi]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/29/esrb-dragons-lair-2-coming-to-dsi/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/29/esrb-dragons-lair-2-coming-to-dsi/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/29/esrb-dragons-lair-2-coming-to-dsi/#comments You know that Dragon's Lair omnibus you've been working on? The one that details every single version of all the Dragon's Lair games? We're sure you thought it was finally finished and ready to send off to the publisher, but it looks like it's time for another addendum: According to the ESRB, Dragon's Lair 2: Time Warp is headed to DSi.

The first Dragon's Lair was brought to DSiWare by Digital Leisure last year, so it's likely the same will be the case for Dirk's second adventure. We know -- now you have to sit through months of approvals, edits and, of course, the costly resetting of the printing press, but you want the omnibus to be accurate, right?

[Image source: The Armchair Empire]

JoystiqESRB: Dragon's Lair 2 coming to DSi originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dragons-lair-2-time-warpdsdsidsiwareesrbnintendoFri, 29 Oct 2010 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo painted red in first-half fiscal year results]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/28/nintendo-painted-red-in-first-half-fiscal-year-results/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/28/nintendo-painted-red-in-first-half-fiscal-year-results/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/28/nintendo-painted-red-in-first-half-fiscal-year-results/#comments We'll be the first to admit it's nigh impossible to grasp the nuances of just what in the world is going on with the global economy, but things are clearly up you-know-whose creek without a paddle when Nintendo reports a ... loss?! Sure, earnings were seriously down for Nintendo during the same six-month period last year (April-September), but even then, as other companies suffered tremendous hits, Nintendo enjoyed ¥69.5 billion in profit (which was roughly $766 million by the rate of exchange a year ago).

The problem is that the yen has appreciated wildly against the dollar since that time -- what was $766 million a year ago, would be more like $850 million today. In and of itself, that kind of appreciation might look spectacular, except 81.4 percent of Nintendo's sales have been overseas during the current fiscal year. When the yen is this strong, earnings on Japanese exports (sold with importers' currencies) are dashed on their way back to Japan (where they are converted back to yen). According to Nintendo's first-half report (April-Sept. 2010), "foreign currencies generated exchange losses totaling 62.1 billion yen," and, in turn, the company suffered net losses of ¥2 billion (about $24.6 million) for the period.

Keep in mind, this loss comes after selling 4.07 million copies of PokeĢmon Black and White since September 18 (in Japan alone); 5.1 million units of Super Mario Galaxy 2; and a million-plus Wii Party games. Worldwide, DS software sales totaled 54.84 million units, while Wii games accounted for 65.21 million units sold in the first-half of the fiscal year.

As for hardware, the various DS models combined to move 6.69 million units (including 2.26 million DSi and 3.21 million DSi XLs), as Wii racked up another 4.97 million units sold during the period. And did you hear? The new red Wii and DSi XL are going to be released next month to celebrate ... uh, the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., of course!

JoystiqNintendo painted red in first-half fiscal year results originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This Pikachu DSi charge stand looks absolutely delighted to be sending electricity to a DSi. We feel the same way about bringing you the news that you'll be able to buy one of these for yourself in December. An Amazon listing shows that the charger, which was released in Japan this September, will be available in America through the online retailer on December 23.

It's designed to work with both the DSi and DSi XL, and will sell on Amazon for $40. Sure, that sounds like a lot, but does your current DSi charger make you smile?

JoystiqAmazon offering wonderful Pikachu DSi charge stand this December originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you've got a bizarre hang-up about playing video games on consoles that don't have Pokémon branded upon their hulls, you'll be pleased to learn that you'll soon be able to add the DSi to your list of allowed devices. On November 20, Japanese store shelves will be stocked with limited edition Pokémon Black and White DSis, each of which come with a copy of the appropriately hued monster-catching title.

Each handheld prominently features Black and White's main Legendaries, Reshiram and Zekrom -- a premium for which shoppers will have to pay 19,800 yen (a tad more than the DSi's standard 15,000 yen price point). Is it worth the extra cash? We're not sure, but as far as special edition Pokémon-branded handhelds go, this one's kind of ... classy? Yeah, classy.

JoystiqPokemon Black and White get limited edition DSis in Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Japanese DS fans face a critical choice: start saving for a 3DS to be able to buy one at launch, or buy one of the swanky Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary DSi LL systems announced last night. Nintendo has revealed an image of the system (above), along with a surprise: a 25th Anniversary DSi, also in red, and also with Mario graphics. That's going to make choosing even more difficult.

The DSi LL will be available in Japan on October 28 for 18,000 yen ($215). The DSi, featuring an adorable little Mario jumping over the camera, will be available the same day for 14,800 yen ($177) -- but only from 7-Eleven and its online shop.

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Nintendo has released a new firmware update for the DSi -- the first update in over a year. The update does not add any new functionality to the device, but instead provides "behind-the-scenes improvements to system performance." Translation: Several DSi flash cartridges, which enable the use of homebrew or pirated software, have been blocked.

According to GBAtemp.net, the affected carts include (but aren't necessarily limited to) the Acekard 2i, Supercard DSTwo, M3i Zero, iPlayer and DSTTi. A handful of carts are reportedly unaffected by the update, including the EZ-Flash Vi, iSmart DS and Hyper R4i.

And thus the cycle begins anew, with hackers diligently hacking away at Nintendo's new anti-piracy efforts (which didn't take too long last time). Joystiq does not condone piracy, but flash cartridges also have plenty of legal, entertaining uses. For example, did you know the DS makes a handy SCUMM emulator?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.4.1UdsdsifirmwarehomebrewnintendopiracyWed, 08 Sep 2010 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Price drop for DSi and DSi XL in North America on September 12]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/30/price-drop-for-dsi-and-dsi-xl-in-north-america-on-september-12/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/30/price-drop-for-dsi-and-dsi-xl-in-north-america-on-september-12/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/30/price-drop-for-dsi-and-dsi-xl-in-north-america-on-september-12/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Nintendo of America has announced price reductions for the DSi and DSi XL systems. Starting September 12, the handhelds will retail for $149.99 and 169.99, respectively.

Americans have been waiting patiently for this price drop, which occurred in the UK and Japan this June. The DSi had a price drop in Australia way back in April. We were all waiting for a price drop even before that, of course, since the 3DS is on the way to make both of these things appear a little more antiquated.

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Cyberconnect2's Solatorobo: And Then To Coda (previously known as Solarobo) will feature support for the DSi camera, according to a listing from Japanese retailer Game Star. The listing doesn't offer any detail on how the functionality will work, except to note that you can take pictures that will be used in the game. This adventure, a semi-official followup to Tail Concerto, will not require the use of a DSi.

Siliconera also points out a new video from the official site (see it after the break) of a multiplayer mode available over Download Play, in which up to four players can race in an Air Robo Gran Prix.

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THQ has revealed a sequel to last year's Marvel Super Hero Squad, entitled Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet. The sequel will follow the events of the second season of the Cartoon Network show, as players take on Doctor Doom and his Lethal Legion once again, in an altered version of the storyline used in the Marvel Super Heroes arcade game. Originally, the Infinity Gauntlet storyline involved Thanos killing half the universe, but this time, the bad guys are Doctor Doom and his "Lethal Legion." We gotta know: why the Lethal Legion? How about you rename 'em something a bit more positive, like the Perturbed Posse or Curmudgeon Crew?

The sequel will introduce a new puzzle element in which characters will need to use their individual powers to "move or destroy objects, traverse through certain environments, and summon specific strengths to overcome obstacles." Like its predecessor, it offers co-op gameplay and challenges, as well as the requisite roster of Marvel's most famous heroes and villains.

Infinity Gauntlet is currently in development for the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DSi and DS systems. No launch window has been announced, but as soon as we hear something through the superhero grapevine, we'll be sure to relay the info.

Gallery: Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet



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Well, that didn't take long. Less than two months after the North American release of the DSi XL, Nintendo has announced a new color variation for the handheld -- and it's one that doesn't make us think of a Cadillac at all! On July 11, the large-screened handheld will be released in Midnight Blue, which appears to be the same as the "blue" color announced for Japan this month. It'll retail for the normal $189.99 price Nintendo has set for the DSi XL in North America.

Though Nintendo doesn't mention it in the press release, the timing of this new handheld coincides perfectly with Dragon Quest IX. The publisher is likely hoping to entice customers to pick up both together -- a Midnight Blue DSi XL at a midnight launch of the game, perhaps?

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsDSiDSi-XLMidnight-BluenintendoNintendo-DSi-XLTue, 08 Jun 2010 10:29:00 EST<![CDATA[DSi price drop set for June 18 in UK]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/02/dsi-price-drop-set-for-june-18-in-uk/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/02/dsi-price-drop-set-for-june-18-in-uk/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/02/dsi-price-drop-set-for-june-18-in-uk/#commentsNintendo announced price drops for the DSi, DSi XL and DS Lite in Japan today. Nintendo UK has confirmed to MCV that a similar price drop will occur in that territory, starting June 18 -- but only for the DSi.

Because Nintendo UK chooses not to dictate the retail price of any of its consoles, Nintendo is simply cutting the trade price for the DSi in the UK (meaning retailers will purchase the system for less). It's up to the individual retailer to pass the savings on to the consumer (or not) -- though most retailers will want to cut prices fairly consistently with the market standard to remain competitive. MCV estimates that the retail price of the DSi would drop from the current £150 ($220) standard to around the £120-£130 ($175-190) mark.

Though we'd expect a similar announcement from Nintendo of America, the company told Joystiq that "We have nothing to announce on this topic at this time." Maybe it's saving it for E3?

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With the 3DS right around the corner, buying a DSi or DSi XL seems a bit foolish. Now, in Japan, it'll at least be a more cost-effective foolish decision, as Nintendo of Japan has announced price drops on both iterations of the DSi. The regular-size DSi drops in price on June 19 from ¥18,900 ($205.55) to ¥15,000 ($163.13), while the DSi XL drops from ¥20,000 ($217.51) to ¥18,000 ($195.76). The DS Lite is now "open price," meaning retailers can price it at their discretion.

In addition to the price drop, there will be three new colors of DSi XL available in Japan on June 19: blue, yellow, and green. These are a lot more fun than the previous luxury car colors for the giant handheld.

[Via Siliconera]

JoystiqNintendo cuts DSi and DSi XL prices in Japan, announces new DSi XL colors originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: X-Scape (DSiWare)

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JoystiqNintendoWare Weekly: X-Scape, Ben 10, Wild Guns originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 May 2010 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ben-10ben-10-alien-forceben-10-alien-force-the-rise-of-hexBen-10-Protector-of-EarthBen-TenD3-PublisherDSdsidsiwaregamelofthero-of-spartaHigh-Voltage-SoftwarekonamiNintendonintendo-dsinintendoware-weeklyq-gamesrobocalypsesnesvirtual-consolevogstervogster-entertainmentvoodoo-diceWiiwiiwarewild-gunsx-scapeMon, 31 May 2010 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Touching is good enough with CTA Digital's new DSi/DSi XL charger]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/touching-is-good-enough-with-cta-digitals-new-dsi-dsi-xl-charge/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/touching-is-good-enough-with-cta-digitals-new-dsi-dsi-xl-charge/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/touching-is-good-enough-with-cta-digitals-new-dsi-dsi-xl-charge/#commentsInduction-based charging is always a crowd-pleasing trick (at least among this crowd of one). It feels vaguely magical to lay a device down on top of a mat and watch the little battery light turn on. CTA Digital's new Non Contact Induction Charging Pad will enable DSi and DSi XL owners to enjoy the convenience of setting a thing on top of another thing. By replacing your battery with the special battery included with the kit, you'll be able to charge the device through contact with the charging stand with four lights (not five) to indicate charge level.

The device is available now from Amazon and other retailers. We're personally going to hold off for a while, as we often do with third-party charging products, and make sure there aren't any fire-related issues.

JoystiqTouching is good enough with CTA Digital's new DSi/DSi XL charger originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 May 2010 20:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Head past the break for the rest of this week's content.

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JoystiqThis Week on the Nintendo Channel: The new black Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 May 2010 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demods-demosdsidsiwarenintendo-channelvirtual-consolewiiwareMon, 03 May 2010 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[McDonald's Japan trains employees with new DSi game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/20/mcdonalds-japan-trains-employees-with-new-dsi-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/20/mcdonalds-japan-trains-employees-with-new-dsi-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/20/mcdonalds-japan-trains-employees-with-new-dsi-game/#comments Nintendo's partnership with McDonald's in Japan has been extended to help train the restaurant chain's employees in the finer details of fast food assembly. Bloomberg visited McDonald's training center in Japan to get some hands-on time with the training simulation (video embedded after the break), discovering that the golden arches-branded DSis will be distributed to McDonald's all over the country for training purposes.

Aside from unveiling the training software, Japanese McDonald's reps showed off their undeniably stylish work uniforms and surprisingly friendly demeanors. We can't help but attribute at least part of the latter's explanation to the fact that these folks are playing with Nintendo DSis at work. Better than flipping burgers, no?

[Via Kotaku]

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JoystiqMcDonald's Japan trains employees with new DSi game originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSdsiedutainmentfast-foodjapanmcdonaldsNintendotrainingTue, 20 Apr 2010 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dragon Quest Victory attacks Wii this summer in Japan]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/14/dragon-quest-victory-attacks-wii-this-summer-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/14/dragon-quest-victory-attacks-wii-this-summer-in-japan/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/14/dragon-quest-victory-attacks-wii-this-summer-in-japan/#comments Been hankering for more Dragon Quest since the release of The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors? Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest Victory for Wii in Japan, an adaptation of the Dragon Quest Monsters Battle Road arcade game. The Wii version is set to launch this summer and features card-based battles for up to four players via local split-screen and the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The game will also include a "Tournament" mode, in which players face off against a succession of NPCs in a virtual town, collecting cards.

Perhaps the coolest feature of all is connectivity between the arcade and Wii games, using a DSi. Players will be able to download a special DSiWare app that will scan in the arcade version's cards, allowing transport over to the Wii game. The price of the DSiWare app is currently unknown.

[Via andriasang]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcadedragon-questdragon-quest-monsters-battle-roaddragon-quest-monsters-battle-road-victorydragon-quest-monsters-jokerdsijapanrpgsquare-enixtcgtrading-card-gametrading-card-gamesWed, 14 Apr 2010 14:16:00 EST<![CDATA[New DSi bundle has Bowser's Inside Story inside]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/new-dsi-bundle-has-bowsers-inside-story-inside/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/new-dsi-bundle-has-bowsers-inside-story-inside/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/new-dsi-bundle-has-bowsers-inside-story-inside/#commentsLast month, Nintendo released the new DSi XL. So, of course, now it's time to promote ... the original DSi, with a new spring bundle! On April 25, Nintendo will release a bundle containing a white DSi and a copy of Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, at a $169.99 price point -- which is what the DSi costs by itself. If you'd like a free copy of Mario & Luigi, we suggest you take advantage of that offer.

For whatever reason, Nintendo is no stranger to the "previous hardware bundle." A little over a month after the DSi's North American release, Nintendo offered a lime green DS Lite/Personal Trainer: Cooking bundle. Nintendo UK bundled a DS Lite with the first Professor Layton game, long after the release of the DSi and soon before the release of the second Layton. It's Nintendo -- don't try to understand it, just expect it to make money.

JoystiqNew DSi bundle has Bowser's Inside Story inside originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Daigasso! Band Brothers & Daigasso! Band Brothers DX]
Nintendo of Europe released its summer lineup today, featuring dates we mostly know -- Super Mario Galaxy 2 on June 11 -- or aren't terribly concerned with -- Repetto Presents Ballerina in May. Metroid: Other M is still undated, having been slated for Q3, and therefore out of the bounds of the new listing.

However, there are a few welcome surprises, most notably: Jam with the Band. Originally released way back in 2004 as Daigasso! Band Bros., this rhythm game disappeared from Nintendo's launch lineup elsewhere, never making it to the West until now. We don't know why Nintendo decided to revive it now -- or if it's the first game or the sequel (both covers pictured above) -- but it's scheduled for release in Europe on May 21! Samurai Warriors 3 for Wii has been dated for May 28, as well.

Nintendo has also dated Capcom's Mega Man Zero Collection for June. The release date for this DS compilation of GBA Mega Man games had been up in the air following the announcement of its delay in Japan. Also, a previously unannounced DS title from Hudson, Shooting Watch, is set for release in May. We assume this is based on Hudson's Shooting Watch toy, which measures the number of button presses you can achieve in 10 seconds.

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So, you've been looking for a way to get your hat back into the Pokéring, have you? We might be able to help you out with that endeavor, but it ain't gonna come easy. We've got a Nintendo DSi and a copy of Pokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver (winner's choice; runner-up gets the other) for someone who correctly answers the 5 multiple choice trivia questions posted after the break.

It's a lot like the Cinnabar Island Gym challenge -- and if you got that reference, you're probably going to do just fine. To enter this giveaway:
  • Leave a comment with the correct multiple-choice answers to the trivia questions posted after the break.
  • You must be 13 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec).
  • Limit 1 entry per person.
  • This entry period ends at 3:00PM ET on Thursday, April 8.
  • At that time, from the group of eligible commenters who answer all questions correctly, we'll randomly select 1 grand prize winner to receive a Nintendo DSi game system (black; ARV $169.99) and the Pokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver game (winner's choice; ARV $39.99); and 1 first prize winner to receive the Pokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver game (no choice; ARV $39.99); check your emails!
  • For a list of complete rules, click here.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSdsijoyswagNintendotriviaThu, 01 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Best Buy Canada trading DSi XL for five used games on March 28]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/27/best-buy-canada-trading-dsi-xl-for-five-used-games-on-march-28/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/27/best-buy-canada-trading-dsi-xl-for-five-used-games-on-march-28/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/27/best-buy-canada-trading-dsi-xl-for-five-used-games-on-march-28/#comments Farsighted Canadians who are jonesing to get their hands on Nintendo's embiggened handheld, the DSi XL, will have a pretty sweet offer waiting for them at Best Buy on March 28. Participating stores will be handing out DSi XLs in exchange for five game trade-ins -- provided the aforementioned games aren't too worthless.

Check out Best Buy Canada's site to get a full list of the titles eligible for the one-day promotion. No, you can't hand in five copies of Madden '97. Thought you had the system beat, didn't you?

[Via Go Nintendo]

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There are a few dots to connect, however: 3D gaming is on the rise, and a few other companies have also experimented with head tracking as a way to implement 3D effects. Nintendo's own Satoru Iwata hasn't been impressed with 3D gaming in the past, but his issue is with the glasses, not the technology. "I have doubts whether people will be wearing glasses to play games at home," he said recently. We've also heard that the next handheld would have a "movement sensor" of some kind, so if Nintendo really has designed a head-tracking 3D solution, then maybe the console is ready to go. The press release, which you can read after the break in full, says we'll see more at E3, so stay tuned.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

Source -- Nintendo (PDF)

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JoystiqNintendo 3DS handheld announced, more news at E3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You'll notice that the guy in the videos is using a DSi XL -- we can tell you that, after seeing the hardware running D.I.Y. in person, the hefty handheld's humongous screens really are great for editing sprites and other details, as is the pen-sized stylus. Either that, or our eyesight really is getting worse.

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JoystiqWarioWare D.I.Y. videos show you how to ... D.I.Y. originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSdsidsi-xlNintendovideowariowarewarioware-diyWed, 17 Mar 2010 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Developer Tom Soderlund explains the frights of Ghostwire]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/16/developer-tom-soderlund-explains-the-frights-of-ghostwire/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/16/developer-tom-soderlund-explains-the-frights-of-ghostwire/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/16/developer-tom-soderlund-explains-the-frights-of-ghostwire/#comments Bumps in the night. Unexplained sounds. A chill up your spine. Extreme terror. These things aren't associated with the Nintendo DSi, unless you unexpectedly leave yours behind in a taxi. But A Different Game CEO Tom Soderlund wants to bring all of that augmented paranormal activity to your DSi with Ghostwire and turn you into a ghostbuster (minus the proton packs). Now you're armed with a stylus and the power of Nintendo.

Originally conceived four years ago for Symbian-powered smartphones, the idea is to turn your handheld into a tool for communicating with the paranormal world. The built-in camera, sound meters, light meters are all a part of the experience, providing a combination of real-world and computer-generated data. Soderlund's team built an adventure game around it -- you talk to ghosts, find out what's troubling them, and either capture them or attempt to ease their pain.

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JoystiqDeveloper Tom Soderlund explains the frights of Ghostwire originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>A Different Gamea-different-gameADifferentGameaugmented-realityDSdsiGDC-2010ghostwiremajescoNintendoTue, 16 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Flipnotes from the PAX 2009 show floor]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/08/flipnotes-from-the-pax-2009-show-floor/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/08/flipnotes-from-the-pax-2009-show-floor/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/08/flipnotes-from-the-pax-2009-show-floor/#commentsDuring PAX last year, Nintendo asked any professional artists who happened to be there to create an animation in the DSiWare program Flipnote Studio. Now, the flipnotes from comic artists like Eric Jones and Christina Strain, webcomics artist Scott Kurtz, and 5TH Cell art director Edison Yan, have finally been posted in a gallery on the Flipnote Hatena site.

Showing what can be done in a few minutes by a talented artist, and building on the excitement of a popular convention, makes this initiative a great promotional tool for the free app (and for the DSi in general), which is why Nintendo waited until six months after the event to release these!

JoystiqFlipnotes from the PAX 2009 show floor originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqDSiWare First Look: X-Scape and Metal Torrent originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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