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Nintendo 3DS Released by March 2011

by Jay Garrett on June 22, 2010

There has been much said about Nintendo’s 3D gaming handheld, the 3DS, and it seems to have won many over on the interweblogosphere.

It does sound like it’s shaping-up to be a winner.  Not only will your games leap off the screen thanks to the 3Dness but there’s talk of the new Nintendo’s Wi-Fi capabilities suggesting that it will seek out and automatically connect with wireless LAN spots and download information on the go.

As well as the 3DS being able to chat with your other Nintendo gear via it will be able to be used as an e-Reader and will automatically grab newspaper and magazine article updates.

So, when will all this happen? Well, according to Nintendo of America’s Reggie Fils-Aime the all important release dates would be decided on a case by case basis, with Japan, the US and Europe all considered individually – but he did go on to say…..

“The one thing, for sure, is that we will launch in all of our major markets by March 31, 2011″.

As with other Ninte releases, chances are Japan will get to grope the new unit first and then the love will spread out steadily across the globe.

Some people that have been lucky enough to test the new gear have said that you need to view the screen from an optimal angle in perfect lighting… but I can’t say as I’ve not tried it out yet.

Does this thrill you or are you still not convinced?

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Nintendo of America Asks: Who is Sony’s PSP Go For?

by Jay Garrett on October 12, 2009

psp-goThe Christmas battle has commenced and Nintendo gaffer, Reggie Fils–Aime, has thrown of his gloves and slapped the Sony PSPgo firmly across the chops.

Reggie is known for telling it like he sees it – while he was having a go at the go he also took a quick swipe at the iPod Touch.

The PSPgo has been in the news, mainly regarding its price but Nintendo of America’s Reggie Fils-Aime has put his cards on the table when chatting with The Washington Post about the PSPgo.

Mr fils-Aime said, “I have the utmost respect for all our competitors, but it’s interesting to try and answer the consumer question of ‘What’s in it for me?’ in that product.”

and then went on to say that the PSPgo had a, “fundamental concept problem in terms of ‘Who’s it for?’ and ‘What’s the benefit?’”

He was then on a roll and got the iPod Touch in his sights.

Saying the he sees that the iPod touch continues to grow as a gaming platform but the Nintendo DS offered an experience that couldn’t be matched by Apple’s efforts.

Speaking of titles including Mario Kart and Scribblenauts, he said, “All of these experiences are very unique and very different and what you cannot find on their App Store.”

So – which do you favour and why?

iPod Touch, PSPgo or Nintendo DS/i?

Let me know :)

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