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Netflix eyeing other consoles, Blu-ray players, HDTVs; iPhone in future

Chris Davies, Sep 22nd 2009 Discuss [1]

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has confirmed that the company does not see its movie streaming service as remaining exclusively locked to Microsoft's Xbox 360 console, and that one day they envisage access from every games console, Blu-ray player and internet-connected TV. Speaking to Reuters this week, Hastings also suggested that an iPhone Netflix service was "likely to come over time", though the company's focus is not yet on mobile. Read The Full Story

Next-gen Wii in 2011 suggests Square Enix chief

Chris Davies, Sep 21st 2009 Discuss [0]

Nintendo regularly quash Wii HD rumors, but they keep on coming back. Latest to reignite the speculation is none other than Square Enix chief Yoichi Wada, who has stuck his neck out and suggested 2011 as the launch window for the reworked console. Wada tips the new Wii HD as having many of the features as the Xbox 360 and PS3, to which we're assuming he's referring to media-centric functionality. Read The Full Story

Logitech unveil Drum and Guitar controllers for Wii and Xbox 360

Chris Davies, Sep 9th 2009 Discuss [0]

Logitech have unwrapped their latest wireless music controllers, joining up the dots on a range which now serves PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii. The new Logitech Wireless Drum Controller and Guitar Controller for Nintendo Wii, and Wireless Drum Controller for Xbox 360, are each intended to be used with Guitar Hero. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Xbox 360′s Red Ring of Death Looks To Be On the Decline Thankfully

Evan Selleck, Sep 3rd 2009 Discuss [0]

A few weeks back, we told you that Microsoft's Xbox 360 was seeing some really bad numbers, regarding return rates and that enfuriating Red Ring of Dead (RRoD) problem. Fear not though, as it looks like we're starting to see some definite improvement on that latter part, at least according to the largest independent warranty provider in America. We don't know about you, but we're always excited when technology stops breaking, especially when it's something like the Xbox 360. Read The Full Story

Nintendo offers Wii Internet Channel for free

Shane McGlaun, Sep 2nd 2009 Discuss [1]

One of the things that always bothered me about my Nintendo Wii was that I couldn't just surf the net on it if I wanted without having to spend 500 Wii Points to buy the Internet Channel. My PS3 came with the ability to surf the Internet without extra cost. Read The Full Story

Black Nintendo Wii accessories coming to America

Shane McGlaun, Sep 1st 2009 Discuss [0]

When that sinister looking black Wii console showed up there were many geeks who were excited about getting the console in a color other than the white we have been offered. It wasn't long before we found out that the black Wii wouldn't come to America. Read The Full Story

Nintendo football controller patent app emerges

Chris Davies, Aug 25th 2009 Discuss [0]

Nintendo's inflatable horse controller not good enough for you? The company's latest controller patent application has come to light, and as you might expect it's another bizarre, exceptionally-niche device. Basically a squishy football with slots for your Wiimote and nunchuck, the controller would allow the Wii to estimate trajectory and distance from the force and angle with which you pretend to throw it. Read The Full Story

WiiChuck makes Wii controller hacks non-destructive

Chris Davies, Aug 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

We've seen some great hacks with the Wii controllers since the console first arrived, and things could get even easier if Todbot has his way. He's launched the WiiChuck, a tiny plug-in board that slots into the plug of the Wii Nunchuck, and allows you to access all of the controller's connections - its 2-axis joystick, two buttons and 3-axis ±2g accelerometer - without needing to cut any of the cables. Read The Full Story

Wii Steering Wheel II announced

Brenda Stokes, Aug 17th 2009 Discuss [0]

If you just can't live without the latest in Wii accessories, you'll be pleased to know the Wii Steering Wheel II has been announced and is available now for avid Wii racing game lovers and those that just need each and every remote holder. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Xbox 360 Sees Some Staggering Failure Rates

Evan Selleck, Aug 17th 2009 Discuss [4]

Whether or not you've had an Xbox 360 or not, doesn't really matter when it comes to hearing about the dreaded Red Ring of Death (RRoD) situation, and for many people, it looks like it may be the bane of their life. At least when it comes to gaming. Game Informer's printed magazine came out with a new report, after surveying 5,000 people, that shows a staggering 54.2% failure rate. We have the rest of their findings, which show some more of the grisly details. Read The Full Story

Capcom and Nintendo Planning for the Future

Evan Selleck, Aug 12th 2009 Discuss [0]

If content isn't a sure sign of a video game console's prowess, than it's an unarguable fact that Nintendo is the console juggernaut in the gaming world, and it looks like Capcom is about to start taking advantage. Japan's Nihon Keizai Shimbun financial newspaper today states that the third party developing giant is taking the steps necessary to strengthening its bonds with Nintendo, hoping to reach out to the Wii's 52 million customers. Read The Full Story

Guitar Hero 5 for Wii debuts full SD streaming & loading

Chris Davies, Aug 12th 2009 Discuss [0]

Guitar Hero 5 is set to be the first Wii game to offer full loading from SD card, with Activision promising SDHC streaming for the upcoming music title. IGN sat down with the team to discuss the change, which will see over 800 songs together with audio quality, note data, album art, and any mo-cap triggers or song-specific displays fitting on a 32GB SD card. Read The Full Story