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Is Nintendo next?
Will we see the Wii price lowered before the end of the year? After price cuts by Microsoft and Sony, it seemed inevitable that attentions would turn to their market-leading rival.
Sony reminds us of its real power
For some, it’s been very easy to be cynical about PlayStation 3. A while ago the price was too high, the format lacked key games, and it just didn’t have much impetus at retail. For the rest, there has been a polite tolerance. Retailers accepted the price was high, but that didn’t stop them urging it to fall.
Are DS pirates losing the war?
In July last year MCV revealed that the popularity of R4 cards, and similar piracy devices, were severely impacting sales of
DS games. In that story we highlighted three UK retailers where these devices were freely available – Amazon, eBay and Simplygames.com. As these stores provided a direct channel for these harmful catridges, Nintendo could only tell us that they were ‘monitoring the situation’.
DSi signifies shift in the market
Countless people we’ve spoken to in recent weeks have singled out DSi a key highlight of 2009, so Nintendo’s confirmation of date, price, and stock (through MCV, no less) is undoubtedly welcome news.
'Don't count out Sony'
Given Microsoft was quick to also claim sales victories earlier this week, and Nintendo’s hand in 2008's market growth, you might be left wondering what this means for Sony.
A year to remember
2008 has been one of the most challenging, exciting and dramatic years in the history of video games retail.
Top 10 things to do with the New Xbox Live Experience
On the day it launches, Microsoft insider Major Nelson presents a list of discoveries within the new Xbox Live Experience...
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