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Toys R Us last-minute Christmas sale on DSi and DS bundles

admin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:24:49 +0000

Now through Dec. 26, choose any Nintendo DSi or DS Lite system, plus Cooking Mama 2 or Gardening Mama and one of selected fabric cases and get $25 off the bundle. There’s a cute case with black-and-white dots and pink edges. My kid is a little creeped out by “Mama’s” firey red eyes, so I’ll be passing on this deal. Also this week save $5 on SpongeBob Yellow Avenger for DS. And many DS games (such as Hello Kitty Party and various Petz and Imagine cartridges) are buy one, get one half-off and a few are buy three, get one free.

DS Lite Sale Nov. 20-22 at Toys R Us

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:55:24 +0000

Toys R Us has announced a three-day sale on the Nintendo DS Lite that makes the gaming system only $64.99 when purchased as part of the Ready To Play DS Lite Pack totaling. The pack costs $157.95 is available in stores and at ToysRus.com while supplies last. It includes a DS Lite starter kit, Neoprene case and two game cartridges selected from a list of eligible games. The sale begins Friday, Nov. 20 and ends Sunday, Nov. 22. Also, DS games are buy one, get one half off.

Nintendo DS Lite Spring Bundle Released May 3

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:36:02 +0000

DS Lite Green Bundle

Just in time for Mother’s Day gift-giving, Nintendo has come out with a DS Lite Spring Bundle that includes a green DS Lite console, green-and-white floral DS Lite case and the popular Personal Trainer: Cooking game.

The bundle retails for $149.99. It’s not supposed to go on sale until May 3, but I saw it on display at my local Toys R Us. You can also preorder from Amazon.

5 Reasons to Consider Buying the New Nintendo DSi

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:36:46 +0000

Nintendo DSi

If you already have a Nintendo DS, you may be wondering if you should make the switch to the Nintendo DSi, which went on sale in the United States on April 5, 2009. The truth is, your trusty DS can still serve you well for years to come. The DSi has some very cool features, including bigger screens and a longer-lasting battery, but if you’re happy with your DS, and if you use the larger expansion slot for Game Boy Advance games and Guitar Hero, don’t feel like you’re not on the cutting edge for sticking with the DS. (There’s no GBA-size slot on the DSi.) Here are some questions to ask yourself when considering whether to drop the $170 for a DSi.

1. Would you like a handheld that does more than play games? Now, there’s DSiWare, an online “shop” that offers games and applications, with Nintendo promising to add many more in the future. All of the apps can be downloaded wirelessly, and some of them rival the apps used with Apple’s pricey iPhone and iPod Touch.

2. Do you wish there were more games to choose from? DS players who enjoy “homebrew” games have been using ROM cards in the card slot for years. But now Nintendo is offering SD card compatibility as well as downloadable software from DSiWare. And when you purchase a DSi system, you get points toward free games from the DSiWare shop. You can also download game demos and add-ons (such as special characters).

3. Do you like having fun with photos? The DSi has two built-in cameras. One is a regular camera, and the other is a “mischief lens” you turn on yourself. The interactive lenses mean you don’t have to stop with “normal” photos. You can use your stylus to make funky pictures with the distortion lens, merge two faces, doodle on photos, change expressions, add frames and more. Pop an SD card into the expansion slot to save more photos and transfer them to your PC. The photos are organized with a built-in calendar, and you can even send them to other DSi users via local wifi. Some games can incorporate your pictures in gameplay.

4. Do you want better sound technology and music features? Use the DSi to record sound clips and apply one of 12 filters and make new sounds. You can control speed, pitch and more. You also use the card’s portability to play ACC file format audio files you’ve created on the DSi on your PC.

5. Do you worry about losing your DS, or is your kid or partner always “borrowing” it when you want to play? Maybe it’s time to add a DSi to the family. If you have the money in your budget, go ahead and buy a DSi. Or, take advantage of one of the trade-in offers, where retailers offer big discounts if you trade in a DS when purchasing a DSi.

Scrabble and Henry Hatsworth Released for DS This Week

admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:41:49 +0000

Scrabble Nintendo DS

Scrabble and Henry Hatsworth Released for DS This Week

This is a big week for Nintendo DS fans. The hard core gamers can finally get their hands on Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, while more casual gamers can get the eagerly anticipated followup to Professor Layton and the Curious Village, Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure. I have my eye on Scrabble, even though I have Scrabble for my still-working original GameBoy. Scrabble for DS is currently on sale for $27.99 ($2 off) as a preorder through Amazon.

I’ve learned to take release dates with a grain of salt, because releases and shipments are often delayed, but here are some other DS titles you might expect this week:
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
History Great Empires: Rome
Suikoden Tierkreis
TrackMania DS
Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume

New Nintendo DS Game Releases, Week of March 1

admin — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:11:30 +0000

Grey’s Anatomy
Littlest Pet Shop: Spring
MLB 2K9 Fantasy All Stars
Peggle Dual Shot (held over from last week, still $2 off at Amazon.)
SpongeBob vs. The Big One: Beach Party Cook Off

New Nintendo DS Game Releases, Week of Feb. 22

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:26:48 +0000

Imagine: Ice Champions
Legacy of Ys: Books I & II
Peggle Dual Shot (Currently $2 off for preorder at Amazon: $27.99.)
Puzzle Quest Galactrix

Nintendo DSi Set for April 5 U.S. Launch

admin — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:45:23 +0000

Nintendo has announced that the Nintendo DSi will launch in the United States on April 5, 2009. The new version of the popular gaming console will be priced at $169.99 and initially be sold in blue and black.

“Ever since the arrival of the first Game Boy, consumers worldwide have turned to Nintendo for their portable gaming,” stated Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing, in a press release. “Nintendo DSi builds on Nintendo’s commitment to bringing fun and creative entertainment to everyone, and will allow consumers to personalize and share their very own experiences.”

The Nintendo DSi system is slimmer than the DS and features two cameras: one on the external body and one that “points at the user when the device is flipped open.” There are 10 interactive lenses. Another new addition is the Nintendo DSi Sound application, which functios as an interactive voice recorder and music player. The Nintendo DSiWare application will allow the use of special software.

Master of Illusion is Feb. 18 Deal of the Day on Amazon

admin — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:07:37 +0000

Master of Illusion, a Nintendo DS game that will teach you how to perform card and magic tricks, is $9.98, about half off, as Amazon.com’s Video Game Deal of the Day.

Free Pokemon Download at Toys R Us Feb. 14

admin — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:37:23 +0000

Shaymin

Toys R Us is running a special in-store promotion through Feb. 14. Bring in your Nintendo DS and Pokemon Diamond or Pokemon Pearl game card and download the character Shaymin for free. Also, get $5 off any Pokemon Nintendo DS game and get a free Pokemon poster with your purchase. If you go, be sure you have obtained the Pokedex in your game and don’t have more than two Wonder Cards or you won’t have room. (Whatever that mean.)