Nintendo DSi LITE – NDSi

Oddball rhythm game climbs back to top spot, dethroning Monster Hunter and Pokemon spin-offs; 3DS still in hardware pole position.

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Big in Japan August 15-21: Rhythm Heaven

In the Smurfs DS/DSi you get to play a series of fun and educational mini-games and read-along stories about the Smurfs as they prepare for the Blue Moon festival in their village and are disrupted by Gargamel. The Smurfs’ game and story is based on Sony & Columbia Pictures’ upcoming hybrid live-action/CGI blockbuster movie releasing July 29, 2011.

(25 Aug 2011) 3DS still top of hardware, Rhythm Heaven Wii takes back software chart.

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Japanese Video Game Chart: Nintendo Keeps its Rhythm – News

Yesterday’s rumor mill produced some juicy Nintendo gossip concerning 3DS. According to a mysterious source within the company’s Kyoto headquarters, the publisher may release a revamped 3DS sometime next year.

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3DS: Not The Best Title, But Nintendo’s Stuck With It

So, it turns out the complete collapse of all functional society that we predicted last week didn’t actually end up happening, and in fact, now things look better than ever . Hooray! Other than the PS2 and some DSi/Lite/LL sales that got cannibalized by the 3DS, everything is back in the black. Hell, even the PSPGo managed to sell 20 units somehow, a feat nearly as impressive as the 3DS’ over …

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Japanese hardware sales, August 8 – 14: Oh wait, never mind edition

(19 Aug 2011) Price cut does the trick.

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Japanese Hardware Chart: Nintendo 3DS Bounces Back – News

Sega soccer title and Kirby game bumped down by latest Capcom and Nintendo titles; 3DS sales shoot back up due to price cut.

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Big in Japan August 8-14: Monster Hunter and Pokemon spin-offs

Yesterday, we listed four reasons why hanging on to your Nintendo DS is a smart idea, from the handful of quality games arriving this fall to playing Game Boy Advance titles via DS Lite. Even we chose to keep our DSi XLs because of the system’s two 4.2-inch (and glorious) screens.

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Five Reasons To Sell Your Nintendo DS

[As part of his monthly analysis of NPD results, Gamasutra analyst Matt Matthews examines how the Nintendo 3DS performed at retail through its last full month at its original $250 price point.] There were only three days left in the NPD Group reporting period when Nintendo announced it would cut the price of the Nintendo 3DS handheld from $250 to $170, effective on 12 August 2011. Consequently …

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Analysis: How’d The 3DS Do At $250?

Nintendo 3DS includes two screens. The bottom touch screen makes use of a telescoping stylus that is stored in the unit itself. The top screen displays 3D visuals to the naked eye. Looking at the screen is like peering through a window into a world where characters and objects have true depth. The system also has a 3D Depth Slider that lets players select the level of 3D they enjoy the most. The 3D effect can be ratcheted up to the highest level, scaled back to a more moderate setting or even turned off completely, depending on the preference of the user. Nintendo 3DS Features: 3D Upper Screen, Touch Lower Screen, New input & controls, Inward-Facing Camera, 3D Depth Slider, Wireless Switch, Dual Outward-Facing Cameras, Augmented Reality (AR) Games and built-in applications, Circle Pad, Gyro Sensor, Motion Sensor and Pedometer. Accessories included: Charging Cradle, AC Adapter, Nintendo 3DS Stylus, six AR Cards for use with augmented reality games, 2 GB SD Card for storing photos, music and downloadable content.