Nintendo reported strong growth in its sales and profit during the April to June quarter thanks to the popularity of its Wii console and DS handheld gaming device -- although sales of both devices dropped in Japan.
Microsoft blames Xbox shortages for lagging sales
Microsoft is citing a shortage in console availability as the reason its Xbox 360 console trailed substantially behind competitors in U.S. sales for the second month in a row in February, according to the latest numbers from the NPD Group.
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Nintendo surpasses Sony in stock value
It seemed like only last week when we reported that the total value of Nintendo stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange had made the company into the second largest provider of consumer electronics in the world, only behind Sony's combined value of 6.64 trillion yen. Well, here's a news flash: it was only last week, and furthermore, Nintendo managed to overtake Sony before the end of trading today.
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Wii sales pass 100, 000 in Australia
The Nintendo Wii has passed the 100, 000 install-base mark in Australia, making it the fastest selling console on record.
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Nintendo and Telstra double up for DS hotspots
Nintendo and Telstra have teamed up to make available over 1000 wireless hotspots across Australia, so users of the Nintendo DS handheld gaming device can log on at the their local Maccas and game on.
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Blockbuster: Resident Evil 4 Sells 3 Million, Capcom's Profits Quadruple
Come and be scared by the sales figures
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Nintendo DS Price Cut
Nintendo Australia is dropping the price of the Nintendo DS handheld on September 22nd to $179.95.
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Game Boy Micro Australian Launch and Price Details
The Game Boy micro will be available in five colours at launch, with each unit coming with an alternative faceplate.
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