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Nintendo is reporting that they will start selling their Nintendo Wii gaming system this weekend for $199 dollars!  Originally around $249, Nintendo will be making cuts along with Microsoft’s XBOX 360 and the new Playstation 3 Slim.  This will be a good move for Nintendo because the hardware for the Wii isn’t comparable to the XBOX or PS3.    Engadget has screenshots on their website confirming sale flyers.  You can read more information about that here:

If you don’t have a Wii, its a great family system.  If you are a hardcore gamer that enjoys intense graphics, etc.  Stick with the PS3 Slim or the XBOX 360.

Game on!

Sony announced today they will have a ‘Motion Controller’ for the PS3 in Spring 2010.  The ‘Motion Controller’ will track the players face, voice, and body movement to interact with the game. Retail price has not disclosed.

Below are a list of games which are allegedly going to work with the new ‘Motion Controller’

* Ape Escape
* Echochrome 2
* Eccentric Slider
* Sing and Draw
* Champions of Time
* Motion Party
* The Shoot
* Tower

However, it seems that Microsoft already beat them to the punch on this one.  Check out this Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWyO5nOelzY

I’m assuming it will be similar.  We will post more information when it becomes available.  Game on!