Now that Toshiba has finally ditched the HD DVD format in an official statement saying that “it will no longer develop, manufacture and market HD DVD players and recorders” this should have impact on some businesses. However, Microsoft announced today that its Xbox 360 game console won’t suffer any material impact.

I find it hard to believe, but Microsoft enforced our thoughts saying that Xbox 360 customers would continue to be able to consume high-definition movies, television programs, and DVDs they already own on the Xbox 360 HD DVD player.

Lets see it done, now that Blu-ray is gonna become king and then we’ll talk.

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I declared myself a fan once, and I am saying right now. I love Nintendo Wii, no matter what people are saying about the graphics. To be fair, I don’t appreciate too much their games for graphics, but I like the interactivity of the console. But let’s stay with the headline.

I have discovered a website that sells Wii accessories. You know, guns, combat kits, gloves, racer steering wheel, pool sticks. This collection is amazing and there is more to come. CTA Digital announced they began the shipments of these crazy accessories for retail stores.

However, I don’t have any idea about pricing. Obviously, if you’re a fanatic the price will be a detail.

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Computer games have been always considered harmful for kids. But Nintendo has produced a spectacular turn in the industry. Their great invention called Wii, provoked a revolution in gaming use. Nintendo Wii Sports addresses also to elders and other population categories that don’t play games.

Recently some therapists have recommended the game console for their patients. Also some hospitals used Wii to help people recovering from strokes and spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries. The game increases coordination and also help patients to gain strength. Furthermore Nintendo’s Wii Fit game is also expected for launch in US. By using a Balance Board, the player can perform moves specific to sport games like soccer, ski, aerobics and even yoga.

The bad news comes from the stores, whose shelves are currently empty. So if you intend to buy one for Christmas, you should start looking from now.

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This deal is available in France, as part of the Christmas marketing strategy. Sony France has announced that every customer who purchase a Sony Bravia LCD and a Blu-Ray player or a PlayStation 3 will get a discount up to €500.

The holidays offer sounds like this:

If you purchase a TV from this range - KDL40D3500AEP or KDL40V3000AEP or KDL40W3000AEP or KDL40X2000BAEP or KDL40X3500AEP, we will give you in discount the value of a Blu-ray Sony* or of a PlayStation3 which doesn’t pass the €250 amount.

If you purchase a TV from this range - KDL46D3500AEP or KDL46V3000AEP or KDL46W3000AEP or KDL46X2000AEP or KDL46X3500AEP or KDL52W3000AEP or KDL52X2000BAEP or KDL52X3500AEP or KDL70X3500AEP, we will give you in discount the value of a Blu-ray Sony* or of a PlayStation3 which doesn’t pass the €500 amount.

*The Blu-Ray players available for the promotion are the following models: BDPS1E, BDPS300 and BDPS500.

As a matter of fact a 60GB PlayStation 3 retails for no more than €500. And we have a deal! Consequently the Frenchmen who buy a Sony Bravia LCD between November 1 and January 15 will benefit from this offer. They will obtain a Christmas present for free. That’s a tempting deal!

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