Infendo

With looks like this, it’s gotta be good.

Microsoft has a research article on what they call the XWand. It looks vagly similar to the new Revolution controller and has some of the same technology. This page is over a year old though and I don’t think Microsoft was/is developing it for gaming technology, but who knows. Have any seen this before? [Source: Microsoft]

Maybe the possibilities aren’t endless. Don’t get me wrong, I really appreciate the new Revolution controller and think it’s a great step forward. But “free style” play might not benefit all games. Here’s what it might have a hard time promoting without an extension. Soccer games – I loves me some FIFA, but not sure how that would work. Basketball games &#...

This weeks results. 80% favored the new “free style” controller, 16% wanted to see some games first, and 2% were either still in shock or wished the controller was more traditional. The brilliant thing is that two hand gaming won’t die with the new controller due to extensions and classics. Be sure to place your vote on this weeks poll and thanks to all that participated. [Source...

Although dynamic game pricing might have been a given, sounds like Iwata is looking to continue the trend with Revolution games. Here’s hoping Ninny doesn’t break the $60 barrier though. Thanks Matt. [Source: N-Sider]

Box art for some upcoming Nintendo games has surfaced on the internet. Said to be released by Nintendo, the Metroid Pinball cover suggests that the game will come packaged with a rumble pack. And the below cover art for Mario Kart DS is looking pretty sweet. No wi-fi logo is shown, but that’s probably ’cause it’s not final.[Thanks Matt]

If you haven’t already seen this, it’s a nice little find. The clip shows some nice close-ups of Iwata holding the new Revolution controller. The thing looks so small! Iwata explains the reasoning behind the one handed “free style” controller. Basically Nintendo believes non-gamers are intimidated by the two handed double thumb action. Might sound foreign to you, but that&#...

According to Bloomberg, Sony will cut 10,000 jobs and expects it’s first loss in a decade. To be fair, this is mainly due to the beating it’s taken from Apple and Sharp in the music and television industries. But it does make you wonder if their entertainment department is slightly hindering or helping to minimize those losses. Nintendo’s biggest competitor really needs a hit on ...

The Micro, as with the DS, has sold very well in Japan moving 148,000 units in just six days. That means the system has outsold the Japanese PSP launch according to figures from Bloomberg. Very good numbers. Any word on how the Micro is favoring in the US? It’s a little hard being that the system merely shipped on Monday, rather than be in stores so it could be as late as next week before US...

[Note: this topic criticizes the beloved N64. If that’s your favorite Nintendo console, skip to next post.] Do you think Sony’s and Microsoft’s lack of console innovation during this next generation could be a liability for them? Lots of people are asking Nintendo the reverse of that question given the unveiling of their widely creative controller. But what about it’s two c...

Nintendo will release new DS packages on October 24. In addition to the new “pearl pink” and teal colors, the combo will come with a new Nintendogs variant. Dubbed “Best Friends” edition, the game comes packaged with the top 6 breeds of the current three US versions. As always, if you want these colors or the new Nintendogs edition, you can only buy it in the bundle for $15...

We spotted the rumored new backlit GBA SP at a local retailer tonight. So if you had any doubt, you can squash it now. Does this change any of your thoughts on the Micro?[Source: Infendo’s wee-bitty eyes]