Nintendo DS Web Browser

Pocket Gamer reports on the web browser for the Nintendo DS. And they're pretty excited about it, despite their initial scepticism.

The video below is an advert so you'll probably need the other site to talk you through it

Microsoft Argo Rumors

Microsoft are still working on their handheld version of the XBox, code-named the "Argo" according to the Seattle Times.

The rumors will not only be a media player, but a console as well with WiFi connectivity.

The Times comments:

It's a grand plan, but as with a few other big projects in Redmond, it may be a struggle to get it all done by the end of 2006. The project isn't completed yet, the holidays are approaching fast and the team is under intense pressure to get everything absolutely right.

The timing of the hype cycle is perfect, however. Microsoft's annual meeting with financial analysts is July 27, and it's looking bleak. Wall Street is furious Microsoft won't be selling new versions of Windows and Office in the fall as promised.

Argo could help the December quarter and give executives something to discuss with analysts other than product delays, Bill Gates' departure and the high cost of doing battle with Google.

More Info: Games Industry.biz

Nintendo DS Sells over 5 Million in Europe

Nintendo have announced that the Nintendo DS handheld console has sold over 5 million units in Europe alone.

Also the Nintendo DS Lite has sold over 200,000 in the first 10 days.

"Nintendo DS has introduced thousands of new people to gaming and will continue to expand the gaming population due to its ability to appeal to both gamers and non-gamers," said Laurent Fischer, European marketing director at Nintendo of Europe.

"During Nintendo DS Lite launch weekend, retailers across Europe said that they had never seen such a vast array of different people buying the product, everyone from business men to young women to grandfathers!"