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PS4 returns Sony to top spot after 8 years trailing Nintendo
PS4 returns Sony to top spot after 8 years trailing Nintendo
Nintendo dominated in combined global hardware sales for video games consoles for eight years, but now Nintendo's decline and the early success of the PS4 has pushed Sony ahead. 08 Jun 2014 - 1 comment
Latest Pokemon titles are fastest 3DS games to reach 1 million sales
Latest Pokemon titles are fastest 3DS games to reach 1 million sales
Pokemon X and Y, the latest games in the blockbuster franchise, are the fastest ever to reach 1 million sales on the 3DS handheld, says Nintendo. 24 Nov 2013 - 5 comments
Sony says no Vita price cut this year
Sony says no Vita price cut this year
Although the PS Vita has struggled to keep steady sales, Sony has confirmed there will be no price cut this year for the handheld. Sony Worldwide ...... 17 Aug 2012 - 13 comments
Nintendo 3DS sales pass 2.37 million
Nintendo 3DS sales pass 2.37 million
Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimes says the 3DS surpassed the year-one sales of the the original DS. 02 Dec 2011 - 3 comments
Nintendo makes special edition Zelda bundles official
Nintendo makes special edition Zelda bundles official
Nintendo has announced the availability of two special Zelda bundles for its 3DS and Wii consoles. Bundling the brand new Legend of Zelda: ...... 22 Nov 2011
Nintendo reiterates: No games for Android, iOS
Nintendo reiterates: No games for Android, iOS
Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata makes it clear the company will not get into the mobile games business. Reiterating statements he has made in the ...... 15 Sep 2011
US sales of 3DS jump more than 200 percent after price drop
US sales of 3DS jump more than 200 percent after price drop
Sales of the Nintendo 3DS are up 260% in the US following a mid-August price cut. This mirrors a similar trend in Japan, where a similar ...... 09 Sep 2011 - 3 comments
Nintendo to make 3DS announcement on the 13th
Nintendo to make 3DS announcement on the 13th
Could this be the new 3DS with revised hardware? Nintendo has sent press invites for an event on September 13th, expected to be a "major ...... 02 Sep 2011 - 15 comments
In Japan, PSP outsells 3DS by 8.6-to-1 margin
In Japan, PSP outsells 3DS by 8.6-to-1 margin
For the week ended August 7th. Following Nintendo's decision to slash prices on their 3DS handheld, sales of the device have collapsed (rightfully ...... 14 Aug 2011 - 1 comment
Nintendo to lose money on all 3DS now following price cut?
Nintendo to lose money on all 3DS now following price cut?
Yesterday, we reported that Nintendo had announced a price drop for the 3DS handheld, following lackluster sales. Starting August 12th, the ...... 29 Jul 2011 - 5 comments
That was fast: Nintendo dropping price of 3DS significantly
That was fast: Nintendo dropping price of 3DS significantly
Nintendo has announced today that it will be dropping the price of the 3DS handheld, starting August 12th. The company is taking a huge chunk ...... 28 Jul 2011 - 14 comments
PSP beats out 3DS again in Japan
PSP beats out 3DS again in Japan
Somewhat surprisingly, the aged PSP handheld has beat out the new Nintendo 3DS for a second consecutive week in Japanese sales. MediaCreate ...... 17 Apr 2011 - 3 comments
Microsoft leads March hardware sales, software sales swan dive
Microsoft leads March hardware sales, software sales swan dive
According to the latest NPD Group figures, software sales for the video game industry collapsed in March, but strong hardware and accessories ...... 15 Apr 2011 - 6 comments
IHS: Nintendo to sell 11.6 million 3DS this year
IHS: Nintendo to sell 11.6 million 3DS this year
IHS Screen Digest research has said this weekend it expects Nintendo to sell 11.6 million 3DS handhelds in 2011, but overall the console will ...... 10 Apr 2011
PSP beats out 3DS for weekly sales in Japan
PSP beats out 3DS for weekly sales in Japan
The Nintendo 3DS launched in Japan in late February and held the top spot for sales, easily, for the first three weeks. VG24 has reported ...... 03 Apr 2011 - 6 comments
Nintendo reveals all 18 3DS launch day titles
Nintendo reveals all 18 3DS launch day titles
Confirming previously unconfirmed lists, Nintendo has revealed all 18 launch titles for the upcoming 3DS handheld. The device hits Japan ...... 23 Feb 2011 - 9 comments
'Angry Birds' confirmed for Nintendo Wii, 3DS
'Angry Birds' confirmed for Nintendo Wii, 3DS
Rovio Mobile has announced this week that Nintendo fans will be getting 'Angry Birds,' as well, with Wii and 3DS versions confirmed. Furthermore, ...... 08 Feb 2011 - 4 comments
Nintendo to ban some children from using 3D functions of 3DS at event
Nintendo to ban some children from using 3D functions of 3DS at event
Nintendo has said this week that children under the age of six will be banned from using the 3D functions of the upcoming 3DS handheld at next ...... 30 Dec 2010 - 17 comments
     

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