Nintendo 3DS

Exclusive Nintendo released the details of the forthcoming 3DS handheld line-up earlier today, with a number of games from some of its key third party developer and publisher partners on the list.

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has said that a 3G version of its 3DS handheld is unlikely to become one of its "viable options".

No longer arriving at launch, slips till May

Asda has moved quick to announce itself as the UK's cheapest retailer of the forthcoming new Nintendo 3DS, due for release in the UK on 25 March.

3DS opens up opportunities for indie devs

UK retailers are reportedly buying Nintendo's forthcoming new 3DS console in at £173 per unit, which means that they are set to make at least a clear £50 profit per unit.

Nintendo's president hopes that Hollywood movie studios will embrace the new Nintendo 3DS in order to promote 3D movie trailers.

Exclusive Following news last month that Nintendo has said its forthcoming 3DS handheld is unsuitable for young children, a British eye specialist claims the tech could permanently damage children's eyes.

Nintendo hopes to shift 1.5 million 3DS units in Japan and 2.5 million of its latest handheld consoles elsewhere in the world by the end of March.

Nintendo has put a health and safety notice on its website stating that the new 3DS handheld – due for release early next year – is unsuitable for young children.