Just as Sony starts selling its PlayStation 4, Nintendo is striking back with a family-friendly bundle on the exact same day. On Friday, Nov. 15, Activision and Nintendo will start selling a Skylanders Swap Force Wii U bundle. The Skylanders Wii U bundle will carry an MSRP of $299.99 and include a full Swap Force Starter Kit, giving Wii U owners everything they need to start the new adventure. Oh, and Nintendo's getting something extra for good measure: an exclusive color-shifting Washbuckler. For hardcore Skylanders … [Read more...]
The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD Bundle: First Details
Nintendo fired both (rolling) barrels at Sony and Microsoft today, unveiling the Nintendo 2DS, a Wii U price drop, and a new The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD Bundle. All three updates will hit stores within the next six weeks. Other than the price drop, The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD Bundle is likely to be met with the biggest applause. The limited-edition The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD Bundle will launch Sept. 20 for $299.99. That price is the current cost of the Wii U Deluxe console, but it'll be $50 more … [Read more...]
PS4 Pre-Orders Dropping Hard at Amazon, Xbox One Not
The pre-order craze at Amazon has tapered off a bit for the PS4 and Xbox One, but the pace of that tapering off appears to be in Microsoft's favor. A quick review of Amazon's Video Game store shows that PS4 pre-orders are showing sharp declines, while Xbox One pre-orders are essentially treading water. Meanwhile, games and accessories for both consoles are on the rise, presumably going to gamers who have already pre-ordered a PS4 or Xbox One and want to add items to their holiday bounty. As of this writing, rankings … [Read more...]
PS4 and Xbox One Pre-Orders Result in Amazon’s Biggest Week Ever
We've covered a lot of Amazon pre-order news in the past week, from the PS4 pre-orders on Amazon either sold out or selling out to the massive resurgence of Xbox One Amazon pre-orders following the so-called "Xbox One-80" announcement a few days ago in which Microsoft reversed its policies with regard to DRM, online check-ins every 24 hours and used games. Turns out there was a reason that sort of news consumed so much of our energy: the combined pre-orders for PS4 and Xbox One led to Amazon's biggest ever week for … [Read more...]
New Wii Bundles Coming Nov. 4, Including Skylanders Giants Bundle
The Wii U may be shipping next month, but Nintendo's Wii still has signs of life, as indicated by a few new bundles coming on Nov. 4. Chief among the bundles, at least for the new-release crowd, is a Skylanders Giants Wii bundle, although a Just Dance 4 Wii bundle is also in the cards. The two bundles, which retail for $149.99 and $129.99, respectively, aren't yet available to pre-order, but you should keep your eyes on Amazon using these links, because they're sure to sell out fast: Skylanders Giants Wii bundle and … [Read more...]
Nintendo Wii Price Drop: $129.99 Bundle Includes Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort
With the Nintendo Wii U slated for release in just over a month, Nintendo today dropped the price of the original Wii console. The new price, $129.99, includes a black Wii console, a black Wii Remote Plus, a black Nunchuk controller and two games - Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort. The new configuration is beginning to arrive in stores now, and will be broadly available in the United States by Oct. 28. Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort helped launch the Wii into the sales stratosphere before it eventually ceded that … [Read more...]
Uncharted 3 Game of the Year Edition Available Now
The Uncharted series is one of the best franchises on the current generation of consoles, bar none. So, if you still haven’t gotten your hands on Nathan Drake’s third adventure, today's a great day to get in on the action. The Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Game of Year Edition is out and widely available in North America, Canada and Europe. The Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Game of Year Edition comes with a ton of extra content for our multiplayer component including 12 multiplayer maps, more than 40 multiplayer … [Read more...]
Wonderbook: Book of Spells Release Date, Bundle Info
Fans of J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter got a huge boost this E3 when Sony announced Wonderbook: Book of Spells, a PS3-exclusive game that uses the PlayStation Eye and PS Move controllers to let players feel as though they're living in a magical storybook. Today, we have the first details about the Wonderbook: Book of Spells release date and a bundle that will ship for a surprisingly low price. Wonderbook: Book of Spells will ship November 13, just in time for Black Friday sales. The bundle will include the Book of … [Read more...]
Subscription-Based $99 4GB Xbox 360 Kinect Bundle on the Way?
With one month to go before E3 opens its tradeshow doors, information leaks and rumors are starting to hit their stride. The latest involves a report that Microsoft is going to announce a $99 bundle of a 4GB Xbox 360 and Kinect sensor -- if the purchaser agrees to a $15/month subscription fee for online services. According to the report, the $99 Kinect bundle may go on sale at Microsoft stores as early as the week of May 7. If the report proves true, Microsoft would be going in the same direction as mobile-phone … [Read more...]
Two Limited-Edition Nintendo 3DS Bundles to Release Thanksgiving Day
While we're all sitting at the table this Thanksgiving gorging on turkey, stuffing, potatoes and pie, Nintendo will be pressing retailers to launch two new 3DS bundles in time for the Black Friday shopping debacle. Both Nintendo 3DS bundles will be limited editions. The first new Nintendo 3DS bundle includes Super Mario 3D Land (read our review here) and a Flame Red Nintendo 3DS system. The second bundle includes The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and a special 25th anniversary limited-edition Cosmo Black … [Read more...]
