The Nintendo 3DS XL was launched quietly in Singapore last week, going at a recommended retail price of S$319. There are currently two colours available for the handheld: Red and Blue. Customers who purchase the XL will receive a one-year warranty from Maxsoft, who are the local distributors for Nintendo hardware in Singapore. Read more »
Update (1 March): Nintendo of America has issued an official press release, stating that Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 will be released in North America in “Fall 2012”. Original: Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 have been announced for the Nintendo DS. The two separate titles are the respective, direct sequels to […] Read more »
Nintendo’s major firmware update for its 3DS system, previously scheduled for release in November, has finally gone live today after a few weeks of delay. I’ve just successfully managed to update my 3DS, which confirms that the new firmware is working for our region. To perform the update, find a nearby wireless access point, and […] Read more »
Nintendo has announced at its pre-TGS (Tokyo Games Show) conference that two Monster Hunter games, Monster Hunter Tri G and Monster Hunter 4, will be coming to its 3DS console. Tri G will be released on 10 December, while MH4 is still under development with no official release date. Both games will require a separate “3DS Slide […] Read more »
Following Nintendo’s announcement of a worldwide price drop for its 3DS console, Maxsoft, the Singapore distributor of Nintendo products, has slashed local prices of the 3DS to SG$249, down SG$150 from the original price of SG$399. Both GameSpot Asia and Geekbot have reported that the price drop for Singapore has taken effect from 11 August. […] Read more »
I have no idea how the magicians at Nintendo did it, but yes this is indeed 3D gaming without 3D glasses, and it’s see to believe. Here are some of my thoughts after playing through several demo games on it: Read more »
A showdown is brewing between Microsoft and Nintendo as the two companies hold separate roadshows for their respective video game consoles this weekend. Read more »
