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Unless you go through the '80s-style "becoming super cool" montage, the other app stores won't respect you. Nintendo seems to be in this mindset, as a source has stated that it's creating an app store for its upcoming Wii U controller that goes "far beyond" the online stores the company currently provides for its DSi and Wii consoles. According to The Daily, the new gaming system, which is set to launch in the second half of 2012, will be able to use apps that operate on the controller itself, much like iOS and Android-based tablets. In other news, Nintendo has also vowed to buy each of its employees a cheetah with the Wii U app store profits.

Nintendo plans improved app store for Wii U, looks to serve Apple and Google in dance-off originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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But wait, there's more! Pokemon fans will be able to use their AR card to check out those they've already caught in 3D, and if you've purchased any DSiWare games you'll be able to download those to your 3DS. Last, but certainly not least, will be a full internet browser that you can spin up without exiting a game, which might make keeping tabs on that Ocarina of Time walkthrough a little easier. It has, after all, been a long time since last we vanquished Ganondorf and his Gerudo chums. Again, all this is set to go live in the evening of June 6th (which could still be June 7th where you are), so now might be a good time to invest in that bigger SD card you've had your eye on.

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Nintendo 3DS eShop to launch on June 6 with internet browser and free Excite Bike originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo GDC keynote roundup: Netflix and free AT&T WiFi coming to 3DS this summer! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo DSi game lets your face do the flying (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Joystiq]

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DSiWare to include Game Boy and Game Boy Advance downloads? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Every major handset has one, so why not the handheld gaming consoles, right? According to a report on Develop, the suits at Nintendo are thinking of making the DSi Shop a bit more than it is right now. Reportedly, bigwigs from the Big N who met up at a company developer conference in London discussed "an exciting and major new app strategy for the DSi," with one source noting that the firm was keen on having devs "offer all kinds of software once the DSi store fully launches in Europe and America." It makes sense to have downloadable short-form titles available; after all, the DSi has an inbuilt camera and microphone, making it perfect for downloading "DSi Ware-like" apps. We'll be keeping a close eye on Iwata's Game Developers Conference keynote for more insight, but 'til then, we're filing this one in the "we want to believe" folder.

[Via GameDaily]

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Nintendo working up "major app strategy" for DSi? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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