Nintendo 3DS

In something of a surprising move, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has issued a written apology to the first wave of Nintendo 3DS buyers, following the recent hardware price cut.

Nintendo's decision to slash the price of its Nintendo 3DS handheld console following disappointing sales will mean that the company will make a loss on each unit sold.

710,000 sold in last 3 months

Nintendo's new handheld has been pulled from Amazon's US website and been placed 'Under Review'. Amazon.com visitors looking to pick up a 3DS see the following message:

Nintendo has apparently announced its 3DS video download UK launch date – with the eagerly anticipated service set to arrive on 13 July.

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has admitted concern over 3DS sales and thinks the company needs to work harder to win over the gaming public regarding the usefulness of the device.

Chubby plumber was notably absent at the console launch

A Cambridge University graphics and imaging expert has slammed tabloid reports that Nintendo's new 3DS is causing lots of users to suffer eye-strain, following its recent launch.

Nintendo has issued a statement following a predicable spate of complaints from gamers suffering headaches and eyestrain when playing the 3DS console.

Nintendo expects its 'biggest ever launch' with the new glasses-free 3D Nintendo 3DS this week, with over 140,000 pre-orders already having been made.