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Earlier this week we reported on Roku adding two new Netflix players, the Roku HD-XR and Roku SD, and Netflix support on the PS3 coming in November. Now it’s Nintendo’s turn. According to Dan Rayburn of BusinessOfVideo.com, Nintendo is currently testing Netflix streaming on the Wii. The report, which cites an undisclosed project insider, says Nintendo’s original plan was to bring Netflix playback to the Wii by the end of 2009. That might still happen. The same source also says Nintendo might hold off on… View this story
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So much for Microsoft’s exclusive partnership with Netflix. Sony is bringing Netflix streaming to the PlayStation 3 as early as November. For $8.99 a month, Netflix members will be able to instantly watch an unlimited number of movies and TV episodes directly on their PS3. Netflix has been available on the Xbox 360 for a while, but you need to subscribe to Xbox Live, which is an extra $50 per year. Give the edge to Sony here. However, there will be some quirks to streaming… View this story
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If you’re looking for Windows Media Center Extenders, and Microsoft’s Xbox 360 is pretty much the only game in town these days. Good thing it’s a pretty sweet gaming console too.  Buy.com currently has a refurbished Xbox 360 Pro Package including three games, two controllers, and the other normal goodies, for only $199 with free shipping.  It’s the older 20GB version, but does have an HDMI port and full 1-year MS warranty. From the looks of it, the three games are Dark Sector, Ultimate Alliance… View this story
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Need to pick up a replacement 3/8-inch Craftsman ratchet? Or a filter for your Kenmore refrigerator/vacuum/toaster? Maybe a Die Hard battery for your ‘97 Civic? Chances are you’re heading to Sears.  While you’re there, you can also grab the Panasonic TC-P50S1 50-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV along with an Xbox 360 60GB Pro Bundle (with two games) for $999.99. The Panasonic S series plasma line is my pick for best value in a 1080p plasma. The Xbox 360 Pro is the last model that will maintain… View this story
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Well now the options for your media room gaming haven are even tastier. Nintendo has announced that it’s dropping the price of the hugely popular Wii console by $50, to $199, starting this Sunday. The move follows in the footsteps of the competition, as we’ve seen both the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 cut their prices recently as well, notes CNET. The Xbox 360 Elite is down to $299, as is the PlayStation 3 Slim, the new version of the PS3 that still… View this story
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Sony is making some big announcements regarding 3D at IFA 2009 in Berlin, saying the “3D train is on the track, and we’re the ones to drive it home.” Sony will release a firmware upgrade to bring 3DTV support to all existing PS3 games. You’ll still need the 3D glasses and any TV that supports 3D. The console sends the 3D content out over HDMI and then the TV syncs it with the 3D glasses. The video below is from Engadget, which has been toying… View this story
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Microsoft will drop the price of the Xbox 360 Elite by $100 to $299 on Friday. Also, the Xbox 360 Pro, which Microsoft will stop selling after retailers run out of current stock, will be dropped from $299 to $249. That means only the Xbox 360 Elite (120GB hard drive, no HDMI cable) and the $199 Xbox 360 Arcade, which comes with five games and 256MB of memory, will be offered. The announcement comes about one week after Sony officially unveiled the PS3 Slim ($299).… View this story
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Looking to swap your recently purchased PS3 for a new, smaller PS3 Slim? Hold that thought. According to Kotaku, Best Buy will try to persuade consumers to hold onto their PS3s by offering a free PS3 title and price match instead of returning it for the PS3 Slim, which will ship for $299. Now, you might be thinking that the games Best Buy will offer can’t possibly be any good. Well, they are. Best Buy will offer a free copy of Infamous, MLB 09 The… View this story
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The rumors were pretty much put to rest when the much-rumored Sony PS3 slim showed up for $299 on Kmart.com and Sears.com, but Sony officially announced the slimmer PS3 at a press conference prior to Gamescom Expo in Cologne, Germany on Tuesday. It will be out on Sept. 1 for $299 with “all the same features” of the regular PS3. However, Sony says it is 33 percent smaller, 36 percent lighter and comes with a 120GB hard drive. Existing PS3 systems have been slashed $100… View this story
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OK, wipe that drool off your chin. It looks like rumors about Sony slashing the price on its PlayStation 3 are being confirmed, by Kmart and Sears of all places. The mega retailers are listing the new 120GB HDD PlayStation 3 Slim on Kmart.com and Sears.com for $299—that’s $100 lower than the current version of the popular game console. Of course, we’ve seen the PS3 touted as one of the favored Blu-ray players, and we’ve also offered some good options for remote controls with the… View this story
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Nintendo Wii owners beware: about 220,000 Psyclone Essentials and React Wii 4-dock battery recharging stations are being recalled. Apparently the products are causing batteries to overheat, burning people or acting as a fire hazard. So far there have been six reports of overheating and two hand burns. If you own one of these docking stations with serial numbers PSE6501 or RT530, call 888-344-4702 for information on how to get a replacement. Here’s what Psyclone has to say: At Psyclone, we take great pride in providing… View this story
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Netflix and its “watch instantly” streaming content seem to be showing up everywhere — and it may soon make its way into Apple products and Nintendo Wii. According to unnamed executives cited by Afterdawn, Netflix is preparing to bring its “watch instantly” feature to Nintendo Wii and the Apple iPhone and iPod touch. It notes that the iPhone and iPod touch would most likely block the viewing of content over the 3G, due to AT&T’s “alleged throttling of bandwidth intense applications.” Apple would prefer consumers… View this story
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