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Nintendo dates Q2 UK releases

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Nintendo dates Q2 UK releases

Wii Points become Nintendo Points as new retail cards arrive in time for DSi Store

Platform holder Nintendo has dated its key releases for the upcoming Q2 at retail, which include the launch of both the black and white variants of its DSi on April 3rd.

Alongside the key software titles, Nintendo Points, the virtual currency used to purchase software from the Virtual Console and WiiWare portals, will be rebranded as Nintendo Points alongside the arrival of Nintendo’s handheld and accompanying DSi Store.

As well as being purchasable directly through a user’s machine, these Points will also be available to buy on the High Street in 1000, 2000 and 3000 SKUs.

Titles that have been dated include Wii fighter Punch Out (May), New Play Control! Pikmin (April 24th) and New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (June). On the DS front music title Rhythm Paradise (May 1st) and Pokemon Platinum (May 22nd) were also cemented.

Other highlights include Another Code: R on DS (June) and new DS fitness title Walk with me! Do you know your walking routine? – including two Activity Meters (June 5th).

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