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A Kinect for kids is outselling Xbox to become the hot console this holiday
A Kinect for kids is outselling Xbox to become the hot console this holiday The Nex Playground Kinect for kids has become a surprise best-seller this holiday season. The console’s sales have quadrupled from last year, driven by Black Friday discounts and temporary virality. The Playground was initially unknown to video game analyst Mat Piscatella […]
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The Switch 2’s promising start hides an uncertain future
The Switch 2’s promising start hides an uncertain future The Nintendo Switch 2’s promising start may not guarantee its long-term success due to concerns about tariffs, rising costs, and a saturated market. The Wii U, another Nintendo console, serves as a cautionary tale of how a failure can impact future endeavors, with sales of less […]
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With the Switch, technology finally caught up to Nintendo
With the Switch, technology finally caught up to Nintendo The Nintendo Switch is on track to become Nintendo’s best-selling hardware ever, with over 150 million units sold in its eight-year lifetime. The Switch has successfully bridged the gap between home console and handheld gaming, a concept that was first explored by Nintendo with the Wii […]
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You can still snag an Xbox Series X / S before Microsoft’s price hike fully takes effect
You can still snag an Xbox Series X / S before Microsoft’s price hike fully takes effect Microsoft has increased the price of Xbox Series consoles by up to $100, but some retailers are still offering discounts. The digital-only Xbox Series X (1TB) is available at Dell for $449.99, saving you $100 on the new […]
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PS5 price rises substantially in UK and Europe
PS5 price rises substantially in UK and Europe Sony has raised the price of most PlayStation 5 console hardware in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand by 10-15% due to a challenging economic environment. The Digital Edition of the PS5 is the main target for price increases across all four markets, while the standard […]
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Nintendo has moved beyond specs
Nintendo has moved beyond specs The official unveiling of the Switch 2 was an incredibly confident moment for Nintendo. It was brief and lacking almost entirely in details. There was no price, no release date, and no confirmed games outside of a Mario Kart tease. The 2 in the name implied a bigger and better […]
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