Nintendo 3DS Launches March 27th
Nintendo announced that it will release its Nintendo 3DS glasses-free 3D gaming system ($249.99) on March 27, 2010.
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3D Viewing May Uncover Vision Problems
The American Optometric Association (AOA) announced that 3D viewing may help uncover subtle vision problems in children that, left uncorrected, can result in learning difficulties.
Nintendo DS and Wii Set U.S. Sales Records
Nintendo announced that its Nintendo DS and Wii set new U.S. sales records in 2010.
Nintendo Sells 1.5 Million Video Game Systems
Nintendo announced that, according to its internal sales estimates, the company sold 1.5 million video game systems (900,000 NDS and 600,000 Wii) between Nov. 21 and Nov. 27, 2010.
Activision Launches Call of Duty Black Ops
Activision Publishing, Inc. announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops is now available at retail stores worldwide. According to the statement, Call of Duty: Black Ops is compatible with the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 (PS3), Nintendo Wii, Windows PC and Nintendo DS.
Nintendo 3DS to Cost $300
Nintendo Co., Ltd. announced that it will launch its Nintendo 3DS in Japan on February 26, 2011. According to the statement, the 3DS offers portable glasses-free 3D gaming and will sell for roughly $300 (25,000 yen). Separate announcements will be made detailing launch dates and prices for other parts of the world.
Nintendo Sells 30 Million Wii Consoles
Nintendo announced that its internal sales figures show that the Wii video game system has sold 30 million units in the United States. According to the statement, this milestone was reached in 45 months and establishes Wii as the fastest-selling console in the history of the industry, reaching this milestone 15 months faster than the …
Nintendo Intros Glasses-Free 3D Gaming
Nintendo announced its new Nintendo 3Ds portable game system at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles, Calif. According to the statement, the Nintendo 3DS offers glasses-free 3D gaming and comes with a 800×240 pixel 3.53-inch top screen (400 pixels for each eye) and a 3.02-inch bottom touch screen. It has three 640×480 pixel cameras (one …
Most PS3s Connected to Internet
The Diffusion Group (TDG) announced that that one-third of U.S. broadband households now use a game console that is connected to the Internet. According to the statement, Sony’s PS3 tops the list with 78% of consoles being connected to the Internet, followed by Microsoft’s Xbox 360 at 73%, and Nintendo’s Wii at 54%.
Netflix on Nintendo Wii Goes Live
Nintendo of America Inc. and Netflix, Inc. announced that Netflix members who own Nintendo’s Wii home console can now view thousands of movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix via Wii. The two companies announced partnership plans in January and are making Netflix on the Wii console fully available as of today. According to the …
Glasses Free 3D for Wii and iPhone
3D Eye Solutions, Inc. announced that it has begun beta testing for its glasses-free 3D application for video game platforms such as Nintendo Wii, Apple iPhone, Macintosh, and PC.