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In 2006, the retail games software sales value in the US reached just under $6.5 billion, showing a six percent increase from 2005's value, excluding PC games. Nintendo DS software sales surged to $670 million, a 160 percent increase from the previous year. Meanwhile, PS2 software sales
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The Wii, a groundbreaking entertainment console from Nintendo, is a multimedia center that turns a room into a magical experience through wireless Bluetooth technology and motion-sensing controllers. The console is backwards compatible with GameCube discs and can connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi, allowing owners to access classic games and
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Alliacense, a leading intellectual property licensing firm, today announced that Lexmark International Inc., a global supplier of printing and imaging products, has acquired the rights to use technologies protected by the Moore Microprocessor Patent Portfolio (MMP) in a strategic move to gain a competitive edge in the industry. This is
Consumer electronics industry
The CDMA Development Group (CDG) has announced that several PC notebook manufacturers are embedding CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A modems into their notebooks to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband data connectivity to mobile professionals. This technology provides wireless wide area network (WWAN) broadband connectivity, enabling users to access the internet and virtual
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Nintendo's Wii consoles sold out at some Japanese retailers over the weekend, indicating a strong demand for the innovative gaming system. Yodobashi Camera, a prominent electronics retailer in Tokyo, opened two hours earlier than usual and put up a "sold out" sign by 8 a.m.
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As the holiday season approaches, the world of console gaming is abuzz with the launch of the PlayStation 3 (PS3) and Nintendo Wii. After years of anticipation, these next-generation consoles are set to revolutionize the gaming experience. With prices starting at $250 for the Wii and $599 for the PS3,
Consumer electronics industry
The Nintendo Wii console is set to launch on Sunday, targeting a broader audience beyond hardcore gamers. The innovative motion-sensing controller, priced at $250, is positioned as an alternative to Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo's focus on simple, intuitive gameplay aims
Consumer electronics industry
As the holiday season approaches, the next-generation video game console market is heating up, with the PlayStation 3 (PS3) from Sony and the Nintendo Wii locked in a fierce battle for supremacy. With the Xbox 360 already a year old, this weekend is expected to be all about the PS3
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Consolidation is sweeping through the video game development industry as private equity groups back the formation of "super-developers," potentially paving the way for an initial public offering in an industry dominated by listed publishers. Foundation 9, a game developer based in the San Francisco Bay area, has announced
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Amazon has launched a new online video store called Unbox, providing users in the US with DVD-quality TV and movie content from over 30 major studio and network partners. The service offers a range of features, including digital rental and retail options, allowing users to purchase or rent films and
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Major Japanese computer manufacturers Toshiba and Fujitsu have announced that they will recall lithium-ion batteries made by Sony, citing concerns over possible overheating. This move comes after Lenovo and IBM Corporation voluntarily recalled 526,000 Sony lithium-ion batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers worldwide. The recalls are in response to
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IBM Corp. is building the world's fastest supercomputer, code-named Roadrunner, with the assistance of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. The powerful computer, which will be installed at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, is expected to have a peak performance of 1.6 petaflops, making it nearly
