Nintendo DS Lite's Price Dropped to $99.99, Discontinuation Imminent?

Well, this could definitely be "Goodbye" for Nintendo's DS Lite. With Nintendo's DS handhelds and its upgraded iterations (DSi, DSi XL), it was time for the DS Lite to leave the market and it could definitely be soon. Not too long ago, even GameStop store memos had many wondering why they wouldn't be shipped to them anymore.

Today, Nintendo announced in their press release that on June 5th, the DS Lite would now sell at the retail value of $99.99. It's pretty logical that they would do this, especially with the Nintendo 3DS is the "new thing" for all consumers. If this is goodbye, then Fare thee well!

RUMOR: NGP with 3G to cost $350, without 3G to cost $250?

According to Kotaku, Ubisoft's been giving out surveys for people to give an opinion on the NGP's pricepoint. To quote from the survey, "the retail price of the Sony NGP is expected to be around $350. How likely would you be to purchase the Sony NGP now that you know this retail price?" Now that's for what Kotaku points out is the one with 3G. Then, the survey asks, about another one, which is $250, without 3G.

There's absolutely nothing official from Sony, but if this is true, keep a lookout. Especially when a retail store has it listed at $299.

Nintendo 3DS - Price, Release Date, Launch Games, and More!

Today, in New York City, Nintendo held a preview event to reveal more info regarding the new handheld, Nintendo 3DS. Before the event, there had always been rumors regarding the price, release date, launch games, and what else the console can do itself. With DS already a seller, Nintendo's stepping it up in what will be the next evolution in handheld gaming.

In North America, Nintendo 3DS will be launched in 2 colors, Aquablue and Cosmos Black,  on March 27th in retailers with a 249.99 price tag, making the original Japanese price point (¥25000, $308) off by almost $50. Europe will have it 2 days before, on the 25th also selling at a 249.99 price tag and the UK having it with a 229.99 price tag.

Many features that will be included will be the ability of taking 3D pictures, compatibility with DS games, downloading GameBoy and GameBoy Color games from what will be called Nintendo e-Shop (having Super Mario Land as the first confirmed title up for download when the 3DS launches). What will also be included in Nintendo e-shop is the ability to download trailers and demoes of games! Mii Maker which is very much-like the Mii Channel on the Nintendo Wii, is built-in so that you can customize your very own avatars as well.

With many people complaining about mulitplayer with friends online, Nintendo has planned ONE friend code for each user to share for ALL games (HOORAY) and if someone is in your Wi-Fi network, friend codes will not be shared and players will be able to join games instantly.

From the March 27th release in North America, Nintendo plans to have at least 30 3D games released up until E3 2011. What about launch games? Well, they have a good decent amount games lined up for release day, 3 of them being First Party and 9 of them being 3rd Party, totaling up to 12 games that are confirmed at least. As more publishers release their titles of games, the list will be updated as needed to be

• Pilotwings Resort
• Nintendogs + Cats
• Steel Driver
• Dead or Alive
• Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D
• Madden NFL
• Super Street Fighter IV 3D
• Asphalt 3D
• Combat Giants: Dinosaurs 3D
• Ridge Racer 3D
• Resident Evil: The Mercenaries
• Lego Stars Wars III: The Clone Wars

With many people already pre-ordering at GameStop and Amazon.com, some can't wait! With that said, Nintendo is sending out 5,000 Nintendo 3DS demo kiosks to retailers for buyers to try out before release.

Almost all of Nintendo's system launches have always been successful and from the look of things, this may yet again be another popular seller making Nintendo, in my opinion, the head-honcho of family and handheld gaming