
In a triumph for innovation, the dual-screen Nintendo DS portable became America ’s top-selling video game system of any type in June, according to independent sales numbers just released by the NPD Group. Sales are now around 600,000 units. All I can say is, congrats, Nintendo. I hope the same success in innovation will come with the Wii.

In a recent retail product fair in Japan, Nintendo announced a microphone & headphone set for the DS. The peripheral is scheduled for release on September 14 for 1,200 Yen, which converts into about $10, €8 or £6. It’s designed for DS games supporting VoIP, like Metroid Prime: Hunters and the upcoming Pokemon Diamond & Pearl.
Also announced at the retail event were the DS Lite Jet Black for Japan on September 2, a Winning Eleven DS bundle on September 21, and a Crystal White limited edition Final Fantasy III DS bundle with Akihiko...
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If you've been waiting around for an easy way to play homebrew swag on your Nintendo DS or DS Lite, then prepare yourself for the stealthily-named Ninjapass.
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