Rumor Control: Nintendo’s Wii U has talks of Android Integration…
We just spotted this earlier today. Apparently, it seems that rumors suggest that Nintendo may be considering making a interface for Android-powered devices to ‘interact’ (one way or another) with the Wii U, the console that is still under development. Other rumors suggest that the Wii U may run on Android itself, or just have some parts of Android mixed in with it all.
Project Café: Nintendo’s next-gen console details leaked, surprise in store
As posted on the Emuparadise message forums under the user of lizard81288, some details of Nintendo’s upcoming console-to-end-all-consoles have surfaced. Of course, Coburn’s Domain can’t confirm if these specifications are authentic, but we’ll try to confirm them. Here’s the skinny (with commentary):
A new report from French technology website 01net says that the recently rumored Nintendo HD platform is currently codenamed Project Cafe. The site, which leaked NGP specs before its announcement, claims to have tech specs and controller details for the console.
iPad 2.0 rumors spread like wildfire, but will it be the successor to the current “magical” iPad?
Apple has been caught in the rumor spotlight recently about the iPad getting a upgrade, and according to an article over at Tom’s Guide, an unnamed source has leaked some details for the 2nd generation iPad.
While the current 1st generation iPad (in it’s 3G and WiFi forms) took some heavy criticism at it’s launch, and not to mention the bad female “pad” jokes that followed soon after, the 2nd generation iPad could have a new overall design.
Nexus S Prototype shown off at Web 2.0 Conference; looks impressive
Move along, Google Nexus One, you’ve got a sister coming in to play! At the Web 2.0 Conference today, Google CEO Eric Schmidt showed the world what looks like to be a prototype version of the Nexus S, or previously rumored Nexus Two/HD. The Nexus S prototype was also developed by Samsung, who also made the Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab devices.
Plannr: We’re closing down; Backup your saved data or it gets erased!
Just recently, Plannr themselves announced they will be closing down. In an email sent to current Plannr users, The Plannr team will erase all stored user data on their services within 30 days. They also offered export tools for easy importing of exported Plannr user data into Microsoft Office Outlook and other third party apps.
“Possessed” Zelda: Majora’s Mask Cartidge (with footage) – Burning Link, and all sorts of weird stuff
Something's not right with this version of Majora's Mask.
It’s not unusual that hackers out there would make a horror version of a classic gem for the Nintendo 64. But when stuff like a creepy statue follows you and also Link randomly explodes into flames, deformed characters and deleted save files come back from the dead, something has to be not right with the cartridge.
Internet Explorer 9: “Sleeker, Sexier, Faster and More Room for viewing Webpages!”
According to an article posted on Redmond Pie, a person by the name of Mary Jo Foley from the All About Microsoft website has managed to grab a screenshot of the latest platform test version of Microsoft’s Web Browser, Internet Explorer 9, which was accidentally posted for the world to see on a Russian website. While the screenshot and info has been pulled from the russian website in question, Mary Jo manage to save the details and spill the beans, as follows:
Android, meet the PSP: Sony to make a PSP Go-sized Gaming Phone?
Back in 2008, when Google launched Android, it made a wave in the mobile phone market. While the iPhone back then was a improved iPod Touch, Android paled in contrast when it came to the gaming section. Not anymore. According to an article over at Techeld, it is rumored that Sony might be adding Android into the mix, and as the mock picture suggests above, Sony might be able to produce a PSP Go-sized Android phone along with a Game Pad for playing Android and possibly even PSP games.
Nintendo 3DS: $400 AUD a pop
Recent rumors suggest that the upcoming successor to the Nintendo DS, the Nintendo 3DS will have a price tag of $300 USD (US Dollars).
The price of the console itself in question, was seen on Amazon on a “pre-order” 3DS placeholder item with a price tag of 199.99 GBP (British Pounds), which roughly equates to about $400 AUD – $100 more than the price of the original phat Nintendo DS when it first launched. With the positive feedback the new console has been getting, Nintendo may be raking in the money when it hits the store shelves.