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Network World - Sat Jul 18, 4:54 am ET
A weak US economy and historically slow summer sales conspired to push North American hardware sales down. Down but not out: Nintendo led the way with robust DS and Wii hardware sales, while the Xbox 360 stayed resilient.
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GameInfoWire - Fri Jul 17, 7:16 pm ET
In the United States in June, the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems combined to sell more than 766,000 units, more than all current-generation consoles combined, according to the NPD Group.
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Seattle Times - Fri Jul 17, 12:43 pm ET
Sony and Nintendo led the U.S. video-game market to its biggest monthly sales drop in almost nine years after a weaker economy and a lack...
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Bloomberg - Fri Jul 17, 3:36 am ET
July 17 (Bloomberg) -- Sony Corp. and Nintendo Co. led the U.S. video-game market to its biggest monthly sales drop in almost nine years after a weaker economy and a lack of new hit titles discouraged shoppers from buying game consoles.
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Gamasutra - Fri Jul 17, 12:48 pm ET
In a month that saw a 31 percent decline in U.S. game retail revenues -- the worst since September 2000 -- Nintendo again dominated the top 20 top-selling titles for June, according to new charts revealed by NPD. Although the firm already revealed that Activision's Prototype was the overall chart-topper for the month, 10 out of the full top 20 are titles for Nintendo platforms. Eight of those 10 ...
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TG Daily - Fri Jul 17, 9:49 am ET
Is it just a blip or the beginning of a trend? NPDs U.S. game console shipment numbers for June showed a slight uptick in sales over the catastrophic results for the preceding two months, but it seems that both Microsoft and Sony are gaining much faster than Nintendo. The Wii dropped to its weakest competitive position since January 2008.
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Network World - Fri Jul 17, 5:15 am ET
Joystiq reports that a black version of the Nintendo Wii will go on sale in Japan August 1, 2009. In addition to the console being changed from white to glossy, PlayStation 3-esque black, the Wii Remote also comes in this new color. While the Nunchuk is not pictured in the Japanese Amazon.com page selling the black Wiis, we assume it will also be black.
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Engadget - Fri Jul 17, 9:39 am ET
The DSi seems to be getting all the cool mods and appendages these days, so we're pleased to see the other portable Nintendo gaming system getting some love. We've tracked down video of an Arduino-powered touchscreen hack for the Game Boy Advance SP that brings to life one of Nintendo's own concepts and -- while not quite on par with the GamePack -- comes with all the exposed hardware and ...
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GamePro - Thu Jul 16, 7:40 pm ET
BLACK NINTENDO WII REVEALED: Take a look at the black edition of the Nintendos Wii video game console pictured here.
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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Thu Jul 16, 5:01 pm ET
Introduced by Nintendo in 2006, the Wii has become an unlikely tool in physical therapy for those recovering from strokes, surgery and traumatic injuries.
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The Washington Times - Sun Jul 19, 4:55 am ET
A pair of numerical puzzles tests players' skills and patience in Challenge Me: Math Workout (O-Games, for DS, $19.99). Having been mesmerized by Nintendo's mind-training titles, the recent Brain Age Express: Math in particular, this number-loving fool was looking forward to a game emblazoned with the words "math workout." Even the package boasts that playing the puzzles regularly may help ...
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Courier-Post - Sun Jul 19, 3:12 am ET
The concept behind "Treasure World," a new and innovative game for the Nintendo DS, is a relatively straightforward one -- but completing it will take time, patience and a lot of exploration in the real world.
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Engadget - Thu Jul 16, 2:24 pm ET
Seriously Nintendo , what is it? Do you hate freedom? Are you still bitter about the US reception to your underwhelming GameCube ? Whatever the case, we're never going to forgive you for this one. After waiting for years for a Wii in any color other than glossy white, it seems that only the Japanese will be able to enjoy the sleek, sexy and altogether drool-worthy black Wii console . In fact, a ...
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TheStreet.com - Fri Jul 17, 9:17 am ET
As the video-game generation gains more disposable income as adults, some are paying thousands for vintage games.
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Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Thu Jul 16, 5:16 pm ET
----Nintendo MEDIA ALERT: WHAT: When festival goers flock to this year's Pitchfork Music Festival, they'll have a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with a remarkable newcomer in hand-held entertainment.
