Consumer demand for the new Nintendo DSi is being hampered by a lack of unique software for the handheld, according Don McCabe, managing director of the UK independent retailer Chips.
Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, McCabe explained that the retailer sold out of DSi stock, mostly through pre-orders, however, free units were more difficult to sell than expected.
"We did get a couple of cancellations where people moved from deal to deal," he said, adding: "There's a few [retailers] that obviously didn't sell everything that they needed to and so consequently started doing a few deals, which was a bit irksome."
Space opera fans deserve a chance to experience the vastness of Infinite Space, and Sega needs to make up for its mistake.
I still go back to Infinite Space from time to time. Probably the most underrated game I ever played.
Pac-Pix launched in 2005 as a Nintendo DS exclusive, and deserves to make a comeback on modern touchscreen devices.
The new Nintendo-focused emulator for the iPhone is now available with support for several classic systems.
Won't belong before Nintendo bangs on Apple's door to have the emu removed. Like I say you take down one six more take it's place. Problem is people are putting emu's on such stupid platforms. The good emus are the ones not on stupid platforms like a red target. The good emu's are word of mouth and keep a low profile.
First of all the DSi had an amazing opening few days especially seeing as in my opinion it is overpriced.
A lack of software? The DS has one of the biggest and most diverse software lineup of any console ever. Either I have really misunderstood this article or it is based on irrelevant evidence.
if you already have one. It has some nice features, but it is really expensive and doesn't do much outside of the older DS Lite. It might be really hard to tell the difference to most regular consumers.
and i see no reason to buy an overpriced DSi because it has the crappy cameras, music, and a nintendo store to keep ripping off the gamer.
No buy, PSP 3000 is a lot better deal for the price
The PSP GTAs are simply better, GOD Of War COO is amazing, and Resistance Retribution seems good.
I'd take that over nintendogs any day.
Handhelds stink. They get old very quickly. I think I might of used my PSP maybe 3 times since I bought it. I would rather just use my laptop and play crysis on the go. I generally use my PSP for music nothing more. Handhelds just have mediocre small games that no one cares about.