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Archive for the ‘Handheld’ Category

July 4th, 2008

Guitar Hero: On Tour Sets Activision North American Retail Sales Record

Looks like another hit for Activision, who has just announced that Guitar Hero: On Tour for the Nintendo DS has sold in excess of 300,000 units in North America in the first seven days since its launch, making it the largest North American launch for the Nintendo DSTM in the company’s history by more than […]

By Kiven -- 1 comment

November 16th, 2007

20 Million DS in Japan

For the 5 of you adding up all the weekly sales figures, you were probably already aware of this, but for those who have normal lives: sales tracker Media Create announced today that the DS has crossed the twenty million mark in Japanese sales. The feat comes less than three years after the system’s 12/2/2004 […]

By Kiven -- 0 comments

October 3rd, 2007

Crimson/Onyx DS Now Sold Unbundled

Nintendo has just announced that the Crimson/Onyx color Nintendo DS system it packaged with Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day can be purchased by itself rather than buying the bundled package. The Crimson/Onyx system is priced the same as the other Nintendo DS systems available: $129.99.

By Kiven -- 2 comments

April 6th, 2007

S.PORT Adds More PSP Functionality

With its broad mix of homebrew and true programs for the PSP it has become a multitasker by any means but this latest update is just plain cool. A new program called S.PORT will allow sports fans to check out highlights on their PSP.
The program will allow fans to see scores, replays, and stats from […]

By Kris -- 0 comments

August 24th, 2006

CartoonNetwork Racing

This is a new one for the DS and for the PS2. Screens for the DS and PS2 here.
Here’s a list of characters:
The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo, Dexter’s Laboratory, Cow and Chicken, Courage the Cowardly Dog and I.M. Weasel
The co-op modes sound rather fun as you can race head-to-head OR co-drive (in same car).  Choosing […]

By Robyn Tippins -- 0 comments

July 31st, 2006

PSP 2?

I saw on PlayDesigns that there may be a PSP 2 already in the works? (via)
One thing Sony really did well was create a beautiful handheld with amazing graphics.  However, the price tag is too high for the majority of their target.  Maybe when the PSP 2 comes out the price on the PSP will […]

By Robyn Tippins -- 0 comments

July 28th, 2006

T3’s Reader Choose the Xbox 360 As Their FAV Console

XBox 360 Is the Favorite Console of T3 Readers
As an XBox 360 Fanboi I can agree, though I must say the competition was tight between the DS Lite and the PSP, as the 2 other candidates nominated.  I’m not sure the 360 is some technological marvel, as many say, they’ve just made very sure there […]

By Robyn Tippins -- 0 comments

July 26th, 2006

PSP Greatest Hits

Sony’s releasing their top selling first party games for $19.
Ape Escape®: On the Loose, ATV Offroad Fury®: Blazin’ Trails, Hot Shots Golf®: Open Tee, Twisted Metal™: Head On, or Wipeout®Pure – for $19.99 SRP.
Later this year they’ll add these to the list:
“Greatest Hits,” including Lumines™, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, Star Wars Battlefront™ II, Tony […]

By Robyn Tippins -- 0 comments

July 10th, 2006

Microsoft’s Argo

Engadget has pics of the supposed handheld from Microsoft that’s ::booming voice:: DESTINED TO KILL THE iPod ::end booming voice:: mwah hah hah…
Yes, I know this is a gaming blog, but I couldn’t resist. And, you’ll probably be able to do some gaming on it, won’t you??? If not, maybe we can […]

By Robyn Tippins -- 0 comments

June 27th, 2006

Nintendo Releases New Super Mario Bros on the DS

Photo from here
Usually Nintendo releases new Super Mario Bros titles on their console. However, will sales of the DS EMBARRASSING the GameCube’s sales, it seems they’ve decided to showcase their latest Mario title on the popular handheld.
This latest version puts Mario and Luigi in a sort of old-skool, side-scolling game complete with flagpoles and […]

By Robyn Tippins -- 0 comments

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