N-Gage community will be a tad larger now as Nokia has expanded the list of compatible handsets making the total count to 6. The new handsets which will be supporting N-Gage are N78, N96 and XpressMusic 5320.

Wii users in Japan will now be able to upload and print their images from their Photo channel thanks to a deal struck between Nintendo and Fujifilm. The details about the service are pretty scarce right now but we reckon this function will be enabled after a firmware update. This new service will also enable users to print their Miis on a business card.

[Via Reuters]

We have seen different versions of motion sensing controllers trying to mimick Wii style gaming. But Ultimotion from Jakks Pacific not only enables play like Wii but has also got its own version of Wii Sport. Unlike Wii, this is not a console but is something like ‘plug n play’ which fires up the games as soon as it is attached to the TV. Included games are bowling, golf, tennis, baseball and football each included with an accessory of its own for more realistic feeling.

Available at Amazon for $75.

[Via Electronic House]

As I am moaning on my Wii’s death in just a month, news from the stateside comes that it has surpassed sales of all the current gen consoles to take the throne of the highest selling console. According to NPD figures, Nintendo sold 666,000 units alone in June and around 11 million units since its launch. It is a commendable feat because it managed to overtake Xbox 360 considering it had a year early head start.

The reason behind this huge success of Wii is because of its target market. Nintendo targeted the casual gamers who are available in abundance while PS3 and Xbox 360 went for the niche hardcore ones. Ok, we know that already and it doesn’t matter much now as Nintendo is the one who is raking in more moolah than its competitors.

[Via Reuters|Image]

Sony Computer Entertainment has rolled up its sleeves against the recent price cut for Xbox and announced that its 80GB PS3 will now cost $399. This move will directly take a shot against 60GB Xbox360 which bears a lower price. So what about the 40GB variant? Well, this time they don’t follow Microsoft’s footsteps. In fact Sony has decided to stop producing it.

[Via Joystiq]

Rockstar has announced that its famous GTA franchise will see the day on Nintendo DS in the form of GTA: Chinatown Wars. There’s not much info on this one but the game starts as usual in Liberty City giving all the freedom to roam around the city, hijack cars and kill some pedestrians.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is an entirely original entry into the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto series, and brings a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments. With the use of the DS touch screen, players will navigate their way through the streets as they uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption within the Triad crime syndicate, delivering the unprecedented amount of depth that has become a true trademark of the franchise.

Coming this winter in US and Europe.

Rockstar Games

If you weren’t happy with Logic 3’s Wii keyboard which we showed you a couple of days back, you might want to check out Logitech’s offering. It’s bigger than its counterpart, works on 2.4GHz USB receiver, looks better and officially licensed by the big N. It will be retailing from August at a price of $50.

[Via Engadget]

Nintendo will be unveiling their special E3 fireworks today. But yesterday as Microsoft was gearing up for their conference, Nintendo decided to poke around a bit and send us a teaser. They announced Motion Plus addon for Wiimote which clings at the bottom enabling the Wiimote to gain more accuracy in the motion sensing department. Motion Plus has an integrated accelerometer which detects the movement the players make with their wrist or arm and is rendered identically in real time on the screen, providing a true 1:1 response in their game play.

Pricing is not known but the trailer seems good so the whole movie will be promising too? We’ll find out at the E3 briefing today.

Nintendo

The rumors were spot on. Microsoft yesterday announced the 60GB variant at a price of $349. The newer consoles are expected to hit early August. And the current 20GB console gets priced down to $299. Grab it before the stock lasts.

Pre-Order 60GB on Amazon.

Press Release

As E3 draws nearer we’ll hear all sorts of rumors from the gaming industry. The latest is sourced from an email from Xboxfamily which says that MS will be unveiling 60GB version of Xbox 360. The email also stated that Xbox 360 60GB LIVE Starter Pack will be sold for all the current Xbox users. The Pack will come with a 60GB standalone drive, 3 months of XBL, Wired headset and an Ethernet cable. The suggested retail price of the pack is $100.

If this turns out to be true, 20GB variant will have to bid adieu.