Tech Toys in Music Videos: the Brilliant and the Bemusing
Apple, Sony, Nintendo, HTC: all brands that have infilitrated music videos over the years. Here we present some of our favourite examples from down the years...
Wed 03/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Donate your gaming console to science and improve the lives of others
Thanks to researchers in Sydney, a new breed of gamer has emerged: patients using Wii games to regain movement after a stroke. And researchers have a special request for traditional gamers, to donate their consoles to science.
Fri 08/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Editor's Picks for Best Digital Products of 2012: Eyes, Rs, Phabs and U
The December issue of Appliance Retailer magazine includes the annual Editor's Picks for Best Digital Products of 2012. We'll be featuring these winners as we build up to honour the 2012 Digital Product of the Year. Here is Part Five.
Fri 14/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Inside Nintendo Land and the loneliest pop-up store in Christendom
Nintendo has set up a pop-up experience store in the Sydney CBD designed to generate buzz around the game and drive consumers to purchase at their local retailer. But the experience, and the device itself, left a little to be desired.
Tue 20/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »After a "demanding" year, JB Hi-Fi picks top products for Christmas profit
Speaking to shareholders at the company's AGM yesterday, JB Hi-Fi CEO Terry Smart said the company had seen "one of the most demanding periods for retail" over the year, but a few products are expected to boost sales for Christmas.
Thu 01/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »JB Hi-Fi banking on OLED, 4G, iPhones and Nintendo for continued growth
JB Hi-Fi has today revealed where it sees new growth opportunities in the months leading up to Christmas. TVs, tablets, gaming consoles and cameras are at the fore in JB's planning.
Mon 13/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo Wii U Gamepad video cheat sheet - it saves you time
Nintendo yesterday released a video on its YouTube channel outlining some of the new features from its upcoming Wii U gaming console. Here is our cheat sheet so you only have to watch the interesting bits.
Mon 04/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Console tug-of-war as PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 both claim market leadership
Microsoft and Sony have taken the same set of sales statistics and determined that they have the best console platform and are showing the most momentum heading into 2012.
Mon 06/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Apple replaces Nokia in top 10 global ranking of successful brands
The international brand consultancy company Interbrand yesterday released its top 10 ranking of global brands, with a strong representation of tech brands including Apple, Microsoft, Google and newcomer HTC.
Thu 06/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »News Wrap: Navman landmarks, Nintendo 3DS upgrade, Victa and McTiVia
Navman GPS units can use landmarks to guide you instead of street names, Nintendo 3DS users will get an internet browser, Victa has a new ride-on mower and the McTivia is coming to Harvey Norman from next month.
Fri 03/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo claims 'record' sales for 3DS, rivals Wii
Nintendo has affirmed the popularity of the 3DS by issuing a sales report from the first four days of sale in Australia. It appears the higher price than overseas has not dented sales too much.
Wed 13/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Internet shakes up the CE industry causing categories to rise and fall
Telcos and optical media are two categories tipped to fall as a result of increased mobility and web usage, according to a report released today. There is one category, however, that has been forecast to rocket by $433.8 million.
Tue 12/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »44 days later, Nintendo answers 3DS price gouging questions (sort of)
Forty-four days after Current.com.au first asked Nintendo Australia to explain the price differences on the 3DS compared to the US version, we have received a response.
Wed 30/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Casual gaming market saturated: JB Hi-Fi CEO
When JB Hi-Fi reported its half year figures last week it said there had been a decline in games driven by lower sales of Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and Sony PSP. So how will this year's soon to be released devices affect future sales?
Fri 18/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo talks up DS sales but refuses to answer price gouging questions
Nintendo Australia might be keen on getting free publicity to promote how popular its DS models are but it's not as eager to provide answers to these same consumers who make its consoles so popular.
Fri 18/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Why Nintendo is NOT price gouging on the 3DS
Okay, so it costs $350 here but only $250 in the US - we're getting ripped off, right? Only on face value, with a closer look revealing we're not being overcharged that much at all.
Fri 11/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Xbox 360 and PS3 ramp up the propaganda as the Nintendo 3DS goes on tour
Both Sony PS3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 sent out pre-prepared propaganda press releases promoting their presumed popularity. This is in response to the launch of the Nintendo 3DS, which is about to go on tour around the country.
Wed 09/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo 3DS impresses at launch with great features and lots of games
Nintendo will be selling the new 3DS next month with an exciting price point. There are also lots of games available: read on for all the details and pics from the launch party.
Wed 09/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo Australia to officially unveil new 3DS tonight
Nintendo Australia will officially launch the hotly anticipated 3DS tonight in Sydney. This unveiling will be the first time that media get to check out the new handhold console, which promises to prove immersive 3D gaming without the need for glasses.
Tue 08/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo to launch 3DS in March, pricing levels revealed
Nintendo to unveil new 3DS in Sydney in early February, with the new hot new device hitting retail stores sometime in March 2011.
Thu 20/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Cheeky Nintendo claims 3 million sales for its DS consoles
Nintendo has today announced that its DS series of handheld gaming consoles have now sold three million units in the Australian market...but there's a catch.
Thu 23/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Wii flowing in red to honour Mario's 25 years of plumbing
Nintendo has 1UPed its competition today, offering three new bundle packs on its Wii and DSi models. Mario takes centrestage in this promotion, with the plumber celebrating his silver jubilee in fine style.
Wed 27/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo upgrades its Wii bundle pack, plus new classic controller
Nintendo has announced a change to the bundle pack that consumers receive when they purchase the game console.
Wed 20/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »New Tetris, colours and art lessons for Nintendo DS fans
Nintendo has announced three new colours, a new arts program and an "exciting" new version of Tetris for its DSi XL platform.
Thu 26/08/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Wii Fit games cross the magic million sales mark
Nintendo Australia has today announced that over 1 million units of its Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus games have been sold in the local market.
Mon 05/07/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo enters the third dimension at E3
Although news about the new Nintendo 3DS was leaked earlier in the year, Nintendo has officially unveiled the product to the world at E3 in LA. The new iteration of the handheld console lets gamers experience 3D without glasses.
Wed 16/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »PlayStation3 slows Wii sales and damages Nintendo's profits
Competition from other electrical suppliers has seen Nintendo report downbeat financial figures in the year to 31 March 2010, with the Japanese giant yesterday forecasting smaller profits as sales slow.
Fri 07/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Price update for new Nintendo DSi XL
Nintendo has this morning announced the price point for its new DSi XL model, which is available in two colours from 15 April 2010.
Tue 30/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Move over Wii; PS3 motion controller unveiled
Sony Computer Entertainment has finally released details of its eagerly anticipated motion controller for PS3, which is due to hit Australia this spring. The PlayStation Move is set to compete directly with the Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360's Project Natal.
Fri 12/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Illegal Nintendo game copiers seized
According to Nintendo Australia, a massive haul of illegal game copiers and counterfeit Nintendo products have been seized by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
Thu 11/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo takes action against video game piracy
Nintendo Australia has won a recent lawsuit against an Australian company that was selling game copying devices to consumers. It was found that the distribution of these devices was illegal as it infringed Nintendo's copyright and trademarks.
Tue 23/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo sales soar in Australia; plummet globally
According to GfK data, Nintendo Australia has had a very successful year in terms of sales of its DS and Wii gaming consoles. However, the story on a global level is quite different with sales and profit falling dramatically.
Fri 29/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Massive December sales increase for video game industry
According to the NPD Group, the US video games industry recorded its biggest December sales period ever, smashing last year's result by 4 per cent.
Tue 19/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Video game industry set for a good year despite November sales fall
According to the latest US video games sales results from the NPD Group, the month of November was down 7.6 per cent in a year-on-year comparison, but the industry is still on track to record an impressive $20 billion in sales for 2009.
Mon 14/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Lexar releases new memory cards for Sony and Nintendo gamers
Lexar Media has today expanded its specialised gaming memory card range, with new products for the Sony and Nintendo consoles.
Tue 08/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Want a free Wii? Buy a Panasonic Viera
It was announced only two weeks ago that Panasonic was adding 8,000 bonus gifts to its Viera promotion, now that over three quarters of all the HD gifts have been redeemed, the company is bringing back its successful Bonus Wii offer.
Wed 02/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Aussie video game sales flying in the lead up to Christmas
According to the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association, Australian video game sales are going exceptionally well and are expected to surpass the record 2008 figure of $2 billion.
Fri 06/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Nokia is the greenest; Nintendo continues to struggle
Greenpeace has released its latest 'Guide to Greener Electronics' report that ranks the top 18 technology manufacturers for their energy efficiency. Nokia and Samsung where some the best performers but the likes of Nintendo and Lenovo are having troubles.
Fri 02/10/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Date and pricing confirmed for Australian release of Wii Fit Plus
The original Wii Fit has sold over 700,000 units in Australia and Nintendo has just announced the official release date and pricing for the new update to the series, Wii Fit Plus.
Wed 30/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo Wii drops $50 in US
Nintendo has announced that its ever popular Wii console will now be $50 cheaper over in the US. Both the PS3 and Xbox 360 have announced price cuts recently, and this news has been widely rumoured in recent weeks. No news on the local front as of yet.
Fri 25/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »PS3 and Xbox 360 going strong after price cuts
According to a US video game sales report, the recent price cuts from Microsoft and Sony have already had a huge impact on sales. But the question still remains whether Nintendo will follow suit with its Wii console?
Mon 14/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Xbox 360 hit hard as research slams its reliability
According to recent research carried out by SquareTrade, the Microsoft Xbox 360 is the most unreliable games console on the market, with 23.7 per cent of all owners reporting issues with their console to the company.
Fri 04/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo announces new DSi colours and free internet on Wii
Nintendo has just announced that its latest handheld console, the Nintendo DSi, will now be available in two new colours. In addition to this, the company revealed that Wii owners will now be able to access the consoles Internet Channel for free.
Thu 03/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Digital reader, mini games and new colours for PSP
The PS3 is not the only Sony console to get a makeover in the lead up to Christmas, the PSP is also getting a whole new suite of features including a digital reader, new mini games, various bundle options and new colours.
Wed 19/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony's aggressive new Playstation strategy
In a big morning for Sony Computer Entertainment and the Playstation brand, the company has unveiled not only a new cheaper and slimmer PS3 but a whole new system firmware upgrade and new services on its Playstation Network.
Wed 19/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Has the recession finally caught up to the video game industry?
According to leading video game analyst firm, The NPD Group, the video game category is finally seeing a sign of weakness as it records its fifth straight month of decline in US sales.
Fri 14/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Massive drop in sales for Nintendo, but still profitable
Nintendo has just released its financial results for the quarter ending 30 June 2009, although the company remained profitable across the board it has seen a 61.1 per cent drop in its operating income.
Fri 31/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Used video game sales soar amidst downturn
As reported earlier in the week, the video games industry has performed very strongly throughout the global financial crisis, with gamers becoming more engaged with the medium. Another area which has seen a remarkable increase is in used game sales.
Thu 09/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Has the recession helped the video game industry?
A recent study from The Nielsen Company has highlighted that the video game category has actually benefitted from the global recession, with gamers engaging with the medium more than ever.
Tue 07/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo lacks the thrills of its competitors at E3
After some spectacular announcements from Playstation and Xbox 360, Nintendo's briefing at E3 was a little disappointing with no real surprises. It seems Nintendo is going to try ride the wave of momentum and focus almost solely on software releases
Wed 03/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »New PSP and motion controller unveiled by Playstation at E3
Not to be outdone by its competitors Microsoft and Nintendo, Sony Playstation hosted its E3 press briefing and unveiled some exciting new releases including the PSP Go, a new motion controller and countless exclusive titles.
Wed 03/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo DS smashes competitors; fastest to reach two million units in Australia
Nintendo Australia has just announced that the Nintendo DS is now the fastest console to reach the two million unit mark in Australia, beating both its handheld competitors as well as all three major consoles.
Thu 28/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Video games surpass the cinema in popularity
Due to the tightening economy many consumers are opting to stay in for their entertainment needs and the video games category has benefited from this, with consumers now holding the medium in higher regard than the cinema.
Fri 22/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Is Nintendo's new Wii MotionPlus accessory just another gimmick?
Nintendo has finally announced the official release date and pricing of its newest accessory, Wii MotionPlus. But is a new accessory enough to help prevent the console losing appeal in the mainstream gaming community?
Thu 21/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Greenpeace labels Nintendo as pitiful
Greenpeace has just released an updated version of its 'Guide to Greener Electronics' report where the company has labelled Nintendo as pitiful after scoring a measly 0.8 out of 10 in terms of its attitude towards environmentally friendly practices.
Fri 03/04/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »YouTube enabled Blu-ray player enters Australian market
LG Electronics has just announced the release of its new Blu-ray player the BD370, which is the first Blu-ray player in the Australian market to introduce YouTube streaming.
Thu 05/03/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Price cuts on Xbox 360 may prompt price war
Microsoft has delivered the first crucial blow in the vital games consoles Christmas donnybrook, cutting the prices on its Xbox 360 models. Are Sony and Nintendo set to respond in defence of the PlayStation 3 (PS3) and Wii devices?
Wed 12/11/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic launch new plasma TV range
Panasonic launched their new range of Viera plasma televisions today, with nine new models, of which only three are 720p, and most available in time for the Beijing Olympics.
Wed 28/05/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony announces 48,000 PS3's sold over Christmas
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Australia) has announced it sold approximately 48,000 PlayStation 3's over the 2007 Christmas period, taking their 2007 total to 155,000.
Fri 18/01/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »PS3 sales ahead of PS2 roll-out, claims Sony
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCEA) claims the PlayStation 3 has to date outperformed the Australian rollout of its popular predecessor, the PlayStation 2, reaching the 100,000 unit sales milestone in a shorter time.
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