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Wii U pricing in Japan set at around $300

, Sep 13th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata spoke via live streaming video to the whole world straight from Japan on what the Wii U would be bringing the world – in pricing and release information form. There are two sets that have been revealed thus far, one of them being a basic set, the other bring a Premium Set, each hitting Japan on December 8. The Premium Set has been set for 31,500 yen while the Basic Set will cost you 26,250 – roughly converted, that’s right around $350 and $300, but the final prices for the USA will likely be closer to $300 and $250 when all is said and done – and what’s inside each package, you may ask?

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Is 2014 too late for the PlayStation 4?

, Sep 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Much has been made about Nintendo’s decision to launch a new Wii this year. The Wii U, which allows for gaming both on the television and the controller, is reportedly ready to hit store shelves in November, just in time for the busy holiday season.

Unfortunately for Nintendo, however, the discussion about the Wii U has been more likely to center not on the console’s features, but on its chances of being overshadowed by hardware from the likes of Microsoft and Sony.

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Pokemon Black and White 2 early purchasers get Genesect free

, Sep 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Being a Pokemon trainer can be rough, especially if you made some bad decisions throughout your journey. Sure, that Pidgey was cute, but cute doesn't matter much when that same Pidgey has to go up against something like a Dragonite. Luckily, Nintendo is here to give you an edge in battle, provided you're willing to show your support for the Pokemon franchise and purchase Pokemon Black and White 2 early. Read The Full Story

Does Anyone Really Care About A Bigger 3DS?

, Aug 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

There’s a new gaming handheld in town. It’s called the Nintendo 3DS XL. And I couldn’t care less.

Now, those who have been reading my columns on SlashGear know that I’m not exactly the most understanding when it comes to Nintendo products. The devices are nice and all, but when we actually account for their gaming quality – and appeal to the hardcore gamer – I can’t help but feel they fall short. I’ve felt that way about the GameCube, Wii, and the 3DS.

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Super Mario Clone World beats New titles with Atari graphics

, Aug 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week it appears that one developer fan of Nintendo's hero series Mario has taken his love for the original to a whole new level - backwards. Atari Age forum member Sprybug has taken data from the original Super Mario Bros. from the original Nintendo Entertainment System and has begun transferring it backward into a game that very well could have been played on the Atari 2600. This gaming system pre-dates most young gamers entire lives by several years at least, and boasts graphics with pixels so large you'll be in danger of cutting your finger on them - and now you can play Mario here, too! Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: August 22, 2012

, Aug 22nd 2012 Discuss [0]

Welcome to Wednesday, folks. This particular hump day saw news that the Department of Justice and the FBI have brought down a trio of websites that dealt in pirated Android apps, while a picture of a mini dock USB cable for the iPhone 5 surfaced as well. Microsoft announced a number of things related to the Xbox 360 today, kicking off a search for people to beta test its new dashboard update, permanently dropping the price of the Kinect by $40, and announcing Xbox 360 Essentials packs, which come packed with accessories to accommodate Xbox 360 owners. Read The Full Story

Nintendo confirms shutdown of Nintendo Power magazine

, Aug 22nd 2012 Discuss [0]

Yesterday, reports of an incoming Nintendo Power shutdown hit the Internet, with tweets from Nintendo Power staff members apparently confirming the rumors. Ars Technica has updated its original story with confirmation from none other than Nintendo, which says the magazine will indeed be delivering its final issue in December 2012. After that, Nintendo Power - which has been running since 1988 - will no longer exist. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: August 21, 2012

, Aug 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

Welcome to Tuesday evening, everyone. Let's jump right into the news, shall we? Today Apple delivered its closing arguments in the suit against Samsung, and it didn't pull any punches. Additionally, we found out that jurors deciding the case have been given various devices to help them decide who's in the right, but can't do much of anything with them. Apple's stock took a bit of a dip after it was crowned the most valuable public company ever, and some good news coming out of Foxconn, as its progress report with Fair Labor Association came back positive. Read The Full Story

Nintendo Power magazine final issue tipped

, Aug 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

In what must be the saddest news in the gaming industry all week, a source familiar with the matter has tipped the magazine Nintendo Power to be coming up on its final issue ever. This magazine has been said to be ceasing publication to the tip line at Ars Technica where they've also summoned Nintendo Power Senior Editor Chris Hoffman to Tweet several confirmations of the event. These tweets have since been deleted, but perhaps too late - now we've only to wait for the group behind the ink and paper magazine to confirm. Read The Full Story

Wii U hitting NYC in press event on September 13th

, Aug 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

Next month Nintendo will be bringing on their newest vision for the Wii U, the next-generation console made by the company to compete against the Microsoft and Sony tide. With the Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4 being continuously rumored for release inside the next few years, Nintendo appears to be preparing the Wii U for another preview and perhaps a release date for the press to report. This event comes soon after a UK-based hands-on experience we had earlier this year. Read The Full Story

Nintendo 3DS XL hits North American shores

, Aug 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

After looking on in envy as the folks in Europe and Japan got to enjoy the 3DS XL, the redesigned handheld has at last arrived in North America. The 3DS XL launched in North America yesterday, sporting a $200 price tag and a significantly larger form. Like its launch in Japan, the North American 3DS XL released alongside the latest side-scrolling Mario game, New Super Mario Bros. 2. Read The Full Story

Black Ops II reportedly in the works for Wii U

, Aug 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

It would seem that Call of Duty: Black Ops II will be getting a release on Wii U, if the LinkedIn profile of one QA tester from Activision is to be believed. Uncovered by IGN, this profile belongs to someone named Randall (though details on the account have been changed since the discovery), and claims that he performed "QA testing on PS3 and Wii U" while working at Treyarch. His profile also said that he did multiplayer testing while working with the team, along with "ad hoc testing, and regression." Read The Full Story
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