Nintendo has done it again. NPD Group did the honors of revealing the sales figure of all the gaming hardware selling in US. With Wii and DS combined, they managed to sell about 1.2 million units, which is far ahead then all the combined hardware sales of Microsoft and Sony.
Here is the total number of units sold:
Wii - 687,000
Nintendo DS - 536,800
Xbox 360 - 347,200
PSP - 238,100
PlayStation 3 - 232,400
PlayStation 2 - 173,500
[Via Kotaku]
Written by Kunal Gangar on October 20th, 2008 with no comments.
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Peak Products have finally released their Starpex Guitar Hero and Rock Band controller, made from high-gloss lacquered wood and including both wired and 2.4GHz wireless connectivity. The first model to hit shelves is the Obsidian, which as the name might suggest is black; that will be followed on October 31st by Dead Rose and Black Sunburst versions.
Compatible with both the PS2 and PS3, the Starpex controllers have a Speed Starpower/Overdrive button together with a tilt-sensor that can automatically trigger the mode. Solos in Rock Band are supported with buttons high on the neck, and the whole thing is designed to be modular so new features - whether electronic or guitar body - can be added and swapped later on.
The Starpex is available now at Circuit City, J&R, MicroCenter and from Peak Products themselves with an MSRP of 179.99.
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Written by Chris Davies on September 18th, 2008 with no comments.
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Wanting to give a taste of console gaming, Sony Computer Entertainment rolls out its highest selling console, PS2 in India just before the festive season of Diwali kicks off. It marks an entry level console which is modestly priced at Rs. 6490 ($144) and comes with a free game.
To combat piracy where PS2 games sell as low as Rs. 40 (~$1), they have lowered the price of most games, which now starts from Rs. 499 ($11).
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Written by Kunal Gangar on September 10th, 2008 with no comments.
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Australian gamers have two reasons to be excited this morning. Today Microsoft is releasing a new upgraded Xbox 360, and Sony has officially confirmed a release date and pricing for the 80GB PS3.
The new Xbox 360 Pro is available in Australia starting today, the upgraded 360 has a 60GB hard drive and is selling for $499. Previously the 20GB Xbox 360 Pro was selling for $499.
If Xbox isn’t your thing, Sony has announced an official release date for their 80GB PS3 in Australia. The 80GB PS3 will be available for Australian customers on August 28th for $699. The PS3 also marks a pretty significant price drop given the 40GB version also sells for $699.
[via IGN]
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Written by Emily Price on August 18th, 2008 with no comments.
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Continuing the attempt to make every future game like a Wii game Sony is working on a sword fighting game that will use 1:1 motion tracking. At least, according to a representative for Sony Computer Entertainment’s London Studios, who seemed pretty bitter about the success of the Wii.
It makes perfect business sense since everyone in the world owns a PS2 and they’ve sold 10.5 million Eyetoys. And since they wish they were the Wii in their hearts. They’re using new color tracking technology to enhance the EyeToy’s motion tracking for two new EyeToy: Play games that should be ready for the holidays this year. One of them is a sword fighting game that comes with a fluorescent toy sword of some sort.
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Written by Conner Flynn on August 14th, 2008 with no comments.
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Activision and Logitech have announced a partnership where Logitech will create “premium” instrument controllers for Guitar Hero: World Tour. The press release isn’t very clear, but we take that to mean that Logitech will be making nicer, more beautiful and more expensive versions of the stock Guitar Hero guitars for the PS2, PS3, Xbox 360 and the Wii. .
The new gear will be fully compatible with World Tour. This is probably good news for fans of GH since Logitech makes quality stuff. Soon you’ll be rocking a far better ax then you rock now.
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Written by Conner Flynn on July 31st, 2008 with no comments.
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Music games are huge right now and the popularity of the games has music labels and bands rushing to get their tracks into games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Another big market for music games is for aftermarket controllers to replace the generally junky ones that ship with titles like Rock Band.
Perhaps the coolest guitar controller ever for the PS2 and PS3 consoles has been announced by Peak Products. The controller is called the Starpex and it offers complete functionality in both Guitar Hero and Rock Band. The Starpex is made from real wood by a leading maker of real guitars and has lots of optimization for serious gaming.
Starpex has a button to activate Overdrive/Star Power as well as a tilt sensor that activates the power like OEM controllers. The whammy bar is optimized for durability and feel. The strum bar provides audible feedback and the wooden neck has ten fret buttons with buttons high on the neck for solos. The controller can connect wirelessly or with a 15-foot USB cable. Pricing for the controller is $179.95 and will be available in August.
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Written by Shane McGlaun on July 16th, 2008 with no comments.
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Many Indians reading here will agree that spending around Rs. 25000 (~$550) for a gaming console is foolish. Not that they know the advantages of it, but most of them are reluctant to take up console gaming. And to change this perception, Sony will be launching PS2 which will fill up the Indian and Russian market in the coming months as an entry level console. Pegged at Rs. 6,990 ($162), PS2 Slim will make a perfect gift for Diwali this year. And that’s not all. PlayStation Network will also make an entry in India as soon as the payment gateway issues are sorted out.
[Via Engadget]
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Written by Kunal Gangar on July 4th, 2008 with no comments.
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