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Nintendo Reviews

Nintendo Wii

The Nintendo Wii (nee Revolution) boasts the ability to play any title from Nintendo's back catalogue. Will that be enough to make it competitive against the powerful PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360?

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Nintendo DS

Nintendo's innovative DS is the next must-have portable gaming console

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Nintendo DS Lite

The DS Lite is smaller, lighter and, frankly, much cooler looking than its bulky predecessor.

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Nintendo Wii Classic Controller

Unless you don't have a GameCube controller or any GameCube games, give this Wii peripheral a pass.

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Nintendo Game Boy Micro

Nintendo's revamped its Game Boy Advance again, this time coming out with a super small version dubbed Micro.

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Nintendo News

Rock Band coming to Australia

EA confirms Harmonix-developed band simulation game finally making its way down under on 7 November.

Report: Nintendo to make $1.6 million profit per employee

It's no secret that Nintendo has experienced incredible success since the launch of the Nintendo DS and the Wii. However, a report from the Financial Times this week is attempting to put that success in proper perspective. According to the article, Nintendo is on track to earn US$1.6 million (AU$1.98 million) in profit this year — for each of its workers.

Sony launches Life with PlayStation

This generation of gaming consoles has seen a wealth of innovations become standard features for systems, from downloadable demos to wireless controllers. One such addition that was perhaps not as fervently called for by gamers is that of live global news and weather updates, but Nintendo updated the Wii shortly after launch with the News Channel and Weather Channel, and now Sony is adding similar features to the PlayStation 3.

Wright appraises 'Sporn'

Even before the game's release, cheeky gamers have been misusing Spore's Creature Creator to design lewd monsters and upload them to the official Sporepedia website, forcing distributor EA to censor creatures it deems inappropriate.

Quantum of Solace filled with celebs

Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, and Olga Kurylenko from upcoming James Bond film lend voices, likenesses to Activision Blizzard's movie tie-in shooter.

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Nintendo DIYs and How-to

Headphone Buying Guide

Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, spanning the gamut from small and sporty to large and professional. Junking the set supplied with your MP3 player is also the easiest way to improve its sound quality. We step you through the ins and outs, as well as the technical mumbo jumbo.

Get your gaming console online

Got a new Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 and you want to know how to get it online? Follow CNET.com.au's easy step-by-step guide to learn everything you need to know.

Game and watch: Video playback on your PSP

With falling Memory Stick prices, there is no better time to use your PSP as a portable video player than now. Read our concise guide on how to do so.

Unwrapped: Tips and tricks for your new gaming gear

Got a brand-new Wii or Xbox 360? Read our three tips about gaming consoles.

Which of my older video games will work on the new consoles?

Which of my older video game titles and accessories will--and won't--work on the new game consoles?

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Nintendo Features

Censory Overload: Games censorship in Australia

How much does the right to choose what content you view mean to you, the consumer? GameSpot AU explores the thorny issue of videogame classification and censorship in Australia.

CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview

The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.

Best Wii games

You've got to hand it to Nintendo. The Wii has broken all expectations and has become the early leader in the next-generation console race. So which games should you buy for this family-friendly console?

Best Portable games

With the Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable you can take your games with you, so we've taken a look at the best of the bunch for games on the go.

Gaming online: Which console is best?

Game consoles aren't just stand-alone boxes anymore -- it's increasingly about what you can do with them online. If you are unsure about which next-gen console to pick up, we've put together a comparison of the Nintendo Wii, the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, outlining all of their individual online features and costs.

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Nintendo videos

Logitech PlayGear Pocket Lite (DS)

2008/09/29

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Logitech Cordless Keyboard (Wii)

2008/09/29

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Planet CNET loves toys

2008/07/09

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Wii Fit

2008/05/23

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Granny gamers have a ball with Wii bowling

2008/05/15

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Nintendo image galleries

Fujitsu Design Collection 2008

Fujitsu shows off some sleek concept designs that never hit the market, and the brand new P series at the de de ce showroom in Sydney.
Photos: Airbus A380 lands in Sydney

Singapore Airlines, the first carrier to take ownership of the world's largest passenger jet, the Airbus A380, has flown its inaugural commercial flight from Singapore to Sydney. ZDNet Australia visited Sydney Airport to see what customers can expect from what's been dubbed the "big fella".
Photos: 10 tech flops -- with cool names

Have you ever thought that some tech companies occasionally invest more brainpower in naming their products than in making them successful? You're not the only one who thinks so.
Motion-sensing phones

The technology made popular by Nintendo's Wii game controller is adding new utility -- and excitement -- to the mobile phone.
Sony PlayStation 3 unveiled

Check out our detailed pics of what Australians will get inside the retail box of Sony's next-generation console.