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Xperia Play’s US launch dated

Xperia Play’s US launch dated

Sony Ericcson’s Xperia Play – the first PlayStation certified phone – will launch in the US next week.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 18th 2011 at 11:26AM in News
Xperia Play coming to O2 in June

Xperia Play coming to O2 in June

O2 has announced it will begin stocking the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play at the start of June.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 12th 2011 at 11:25AM in News
Second delay for 3DS e-portal

Second delay for 3DS e-portal

Having already suffered one delay, Nintendo has confirmed another change of plans for its 3DS digital downloads portal.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 12th 2011 at 9:43AM in News
Vitality Sensor lives on

Vitality Sensor lives on

The Wii Vitality Sensor has not been abandoned and is still on track for a launch at some stage, Nintendo president Saturo Iwata has confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2011 at 3:35PM in News

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White iPhone arrives tomorrow

White iPhone arrives tomorrow

Having missed the launch of the iPhone 4 way back in June 2010, Apple has confirmed that the white version of the handset will at last go on sale ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 27th 2011 at 3:07PM in News
New consoles still three years away?

New consoles still three years away?

Gamers could face a wait of up to three years before successors to the Xbox 360 or PS3 are launched, anonymous sources have supposedly told Kotaku.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 21st 2011 at 11:08AM in News
Wii HD is "too late"

Wii HD is "too late"

In the wake of some completely unsubstantiated reports about a rumoured E3 reveal for Wii 2 later this year, two US analysts have claimed that Nintendo needs to act as ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 15th 2011 at 11:06AM in News
NGP 2011 launch 'confirmed'

NGP 2011 launch 'confirmed'

The upcoming Sony NGP handheld is set for a 2011 launch, reaffirming previous reports it will arrive this year.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 13th 2011 at 12:12PM in News

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NGP could be delayed

NGP could be delayed

Sony has stated that the manufacturing disruption caused by the fallout of last month's earthquake and tsunami last month could force it to alter its NGP launch plans.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 5th 2011 at 9:34AM in News
Xperia Play still arriving tomorrow

Xperia Play still arriving tomorrow

The world's first ever official PlayStation phone, the Xperia Play, is still on track to launch in the UK tomorrow, Sony Ericsson has told MCV.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 31st 2011 at 9:46AM in News
Now Vodafone delays Xperia Play launch

Now Vodafone delays Xperia Play launch

It looks like the chances of Sony Ericsson's PlayStation phone the Xperia Play hitting the UK High Street tomorrow are becoming increasingly slim.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 31st 2011 at 9:20AM in News
GAME staff buy 3DS stock from Tesco

GAME staff buy 3DS stock from Tesco

Store staff at GAME were sent to Tesco during last week’s launch of Nintendo 3DS in order to buy hardware and software stock at the supermarket’s reduced price.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 29th 2011 at 5:32PM in News

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3DS breaks retail records

3DS breaks retail records

Two of the UK's leading retailers have confirmed that Nintendo's 3DS is their facets selling video games console ever.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 29th 2011 at 4:50PM in News
Indies excited by 3DS launch

Indies excited by 3DS launch

It’s only been on shelves for less than one day but independent retailers are already seeing strong demand for the 3DS.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 25th 2011 at 4:17PM in News
3DS Launch: All the news

3DS Launch: All the news

A few days short of four years – that's how long it has been since the industry last saw a fully-fledged, stand alone hardware launch.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 25th 2011 at 3:00PM in News

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3DS Midnight Openings: In Pictures

3DS Midnight Openings: In Pictures

Eager gamers were queuing down Oxford Street last night in the hopes of being among the first to purchase a Nintendo 3DS.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 25th 2011 at 12:30PM in News
Thousands attend HMV midnight launches

Thousands attend HMV midnight launches

Retailer HMV, who was the host of Nintendo's official launch party, has hailed last night's late night arrival of the 3DS in the UK and an overwhelming success..

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 25th 2011 at 12:00PM in News
3DS Launch Party: In Pictures

3DS Launch Party: In Pictures

Games industry professionals, stars of music and TV, and invited fans flocked to Old Billingsgate last night for the official launch party of Nintendo 3DS.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 25th 2011 at 11:15AM in News
Yarnton: Today 3D goes truly mainstream

Yarnton: Today 3D goes truly mainstream

Nintendo's general manager David Yarnton has told MCV that the 3DS launch is already shaping up to be the most successful and exciting he's seen.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 25th 2011 at 9:00AM in News
OPINION: What today's 3DS launch says about retail

OPINION: What today's 3DS launch says about retail

Today’s 3DS launch has been proceeded by one of the most strangely competitive retail battles we’ve ever seen.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 25th 2011 at 8:00AM in News
Sky to broadcast 3DS launch

Sky to broadcast 3DS launch

The 3DS VIP launch event in London’s Old Billingsgate tonight will be broacast by Sky.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 24th 2011 at 11:45AM in News
3DS launch price roundup

3DS launch price roundup

Retailers are advertising the 3DS for as low as £175 in time for the handheld’s launch at midnight tonight.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 24th 2011 at 10:45AM in News
iPad 2 pricing announced

iPad 2 pricing announced

Apple has finally confirmed its UK prices for the iPad 2 ahead of the device's official UK launch this Friday (March 25th).

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2011 at 1:16PM in News
UK iPad 2 launch delayed... for eight hours

UK iPad 2 launch delayed... for eight hours

The UK launch of Apple’s iPad 2 will be delayed on Friday due to an error in shipping the device to its UK stores.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2011 at 9:02AM in News