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See the Wii Remote in pink and blue
by JC Fletcher 
{ Oct 20th 2009 at 4:15PM } 
When these are released, Nintendo will have achieved a milestone: a different Wii Remote color for each of four players. Currently, no announcements have been made outside of Japan, but with the black Wiimote on the way to North America, and the black system and Classic Controller Pro announced for Europe today, it seems like only a matter of time before all Wiimote variants are available everywhere.
Europe gets three new Nintendo DSi colors October 23
by David Hinkle { Sep 22nd 2009 at 3:15PM } 
Oh, and if you get one, don't forget to take it online for those 1,000 free DSi Points (offer ends March 2010).
[Via Electrigpig]
Black Wii, blue controllers on display at World Hobby Fair
by JC Fletcher { Jun 22nd 2009 at 1:15PM }
The Nunchuk has always been shiny on top and matte on bottom, but it's much more noticeable, and nice-looking, on the black version. Somehow, the Wiimote jacket also looks cool in matte black, despite being a Wiimote jacket. The Classic Controller Pro, as well, looks like much more of an upgrade in shiny black plastic. Head past the break to see the blue Wii Sports controllers.
Exclusive blue Wiimote, Nunchuk and MotionPlus for lucky Wii Sports Resort visitors
by JC Fletcher { Jun 15th 2009 at 12:15PM }
From June 25 to August 31, Nintendo will give away exclusive light blue Wiimotes, MotionPlus attachments and Nunchuks (and a matching jacket, of course) to five thousand Japanese Club Nintendo members who register copies of Wii Sports Resort. Not that Nintendo needed to offer any kind of incentive to sell Wii Sports Resort.
[Via GoNintendo]
Sony Asia introduces two new colors
by Andrew Yoon { Jan 8th 2009 at 9:02AM }
There haven't been many color variations of the PSP-3000 series yet. That is, until now. Sony Asia has just revealed two new colors: Radiant Red and Vibrant Blue. Both models are part of a new series called "Carnival Color." No word on whether if these colors will make it to other territories. These two colorful systems will be available in Taiwan starting January 17th.
[Via PSPHyper]
[Via PSPHyper]
Nintendo jazzing up Wiimote wrist straps
by Chris Greenhough { Aug 21st 2008 at 4:35PM }
While we're still waiting for that leopard skin Wiimote wrist strap of our dreams, Nintendo will shortly release green, blue, pink, and white straps in Japan. Other than helping to distinguish Wiimotes between multiplayer sessions, we can't really think of a compelling need for these non-threatening, pastel accessories, but perhaps they're a sign that matching controllers are on the way? That's probably a long shot, but it would be nice.
For those of you with an interest in importing, these are scheduled to appear next month for ¥300 ($2.80) each, or you can snag the four-pack above for ¥1,000 ($9.25). For those of you who are too cheap for even that, you can make your own for nada.
This week's PSP sales are brought to you by the number 1
by Andrew Yoon { Jul 25th 2008 at 11:54AM }
- PSP - 74,024
- DS - 54,531
- Wii - 40,803
- PS3 - 11,253
- PS2 - 9535
- 360 - 4208
Spotted @ Comic-Con: Blue PSP
by Andrew Yoon { Jul 24th 2008 at 3:00PM }
Spencer from Siliconera snapped a few shots of the system in action over at San Diego Comic-Con for us (thanks!). Just like every other PSP, it has the uncanny ability to pick up fingerprints. Will you pick this baby up come August?
Gallery: Madden PSP Entertainment Pack
SCEJ announces new blue PSP SKU for Japan
by Jem Alexander { Jun 3rd 2008 at 10:00AM }
SCEJ seems to love colors. Not only did the PSP Slim launch in the region with a veritable rainbow of colors to choose from, but it feels like a new color SKU is announced every other month. This new blue SKU is similar (if not, the same) as what Madden fans will find in their entertainment bundles this Fall. Japan will get their hands on the system much sooner as the two new blue SKU bundles are being introduced on the 17th of July.
The blue PSP will be made available in a Value Pack, which will contain the normal power cables, 32MB memory card and softcase, as well as a D connector cable for TV-out. This pack will retail for 23,800 yen. Alternatively, there's a 1Seg pack which contains a 1Seg tuner, 1GB memory card, a stand and a much heftier softcase, which will retail for 29,800 yen. Check out Watch Impress' article for more images.
The blue PSP will be made available in a Value Pack, which will contain the normal power cables, 32MB memory card and softcase, as well as a D connector cable for TV-out. This pack will retail for 23,800 yen. Alternatively, there's a 1Seg pack which contains a 1Seg tuner, 1GB memory card, a stand and a much heftier softcase, which will retail for 29,800 yen. Check out Watch Impress' article for more images.
Nintendo confirms injection of color for European DSes
by Chris Greenhough { May 21st 2008 at 12:30PM }
For so long now, Europe has lived beneath a cloud, with a populace that is served by Smart Black, Crystal White, and Platinum Silver DSes. Where's the color, Nintendo? We know all about Noble Pink, but some of us are manly men, and it would hurt our fearful reputation to be seen with such a gentle shade of DS! Across the Atlantic, our North American friends have enjoyed those lovely two-tone models.But no longer must our portable consoles lack vividity! Following much rumor and speculation, Nintendo has started e-distributing the advert you see to the right, featuring a rainbow of DSes (kind of an ugly rainbow, but a rainbow nonetheless). We've suspected this was real for a while, but it's nice to have some confirmation -- and some cheery color back in our lives.
In case you forgot, the Ice Blue, red, and green will all be here June 13th.
Madden NFL 09 PSP Entertainment Pack coming this fall
by Andrew Yoon { May 21st 2008 at 9:54AM }
The bundle will be available in stores on August 12th.
Gallery: Madden PSP Entertainment Pack
German retailers list three new DS colors
by Chris Greenhough { May 9th 2008 at 8:00PM }
Alas, May 1st came and passed without incident, but now the exact same models mentioned by Nintendo Only have appeared in the database of a German retailer ("hellblau" is "light blue," while the others are obvious), complete with listings for red, green, and turquoise (?) styli. Oh, and there also appears to be serial numbers -- serial numbers make everything look more official.
Suddenly, this same speculation is looking far more credible, and we're way too excited again. Skip past the break for the full listings.
BBC's Watchdog keeping an eye on 2006
by JC Fletcher { Feb 5th 2008 at 9:45AM }
What you may not have heard about is that this is now being interpreted as discrimination against people with certain regional dialects. "I'm going, 'yeller' and everyone's saying to me you need to be a bit posher. You need to say, 'yellow' and as soon as I did, it picked it up," reported Michelle Livesey. Host Nicky Campbell then suggested that the game was discriminatory against people with Northern and Scottish accents. Nintendo responded to the report with a statement explaining that they recognize the issue, and that voice recognition in the Stroop test is only a small, optional part of the game.
Yet again we find ourselves taken aback by the mainstream media's treatment of gaming. Had Livesey done even the most casual of Googling, she would have learned that the Brain Training voice issue is the "Take my wife, please" of DS game jokes (meaning it's ancient). It's not enough that they presented a well-known problem with a two-year-old game as news, but they seem to have attempted to ignite some sort of controversy over it, without actually doing any research or knowing what they were talking about. People across the United States have the same problem, but to our knowledge nobody accused Nintendo of discriminating against most Americans. We're just going to choose to believe, without having heard the program, that Campbell's comment was facetious in nature. For our sanity.
[Via CVG]
New blue DS Lite confirmed [update]
by Alisha Karabinus { Jan 25th 2008 at 6:40PM }
Thoughts on the new color combo? If you're willing to shell out the cash for a new Lite, we want to know. It's a bit darker than we expected, put part of that is surely the reflection of the black backing. Overall, we're pleased.
[Update: The Circuit City page has been removed.]
[Via GoNintendo]
Wii Warm Up: The glow
by JC Fletcher { Nov 13th 2007 at 9:00AM }
We're all familiar with the pulsating blue glow that tells us we've got a message. Some of us find it futuristic, others creepy (it's like it's breathing or something.) How do you react to the Wii's alerts? Do you check your messages immediately, thinking that this will be the time it's important, or do you prefer to leave the pretty blue light on as long as possible?
Also, do you ever send messages to your friends' Wiis just to turn their blinky light on? We have, on occasion, for a friend who does the same for us! It's blinky, you see. The light blinks.
