JAY VERSLUIS

The Nintendo Points Scam

April 10, 2011April 10, 2011 by Jay Versluis

It has just come to my attention that you have to be careful where you buy Nintendo points and what you use them for.

For those of you who don’t know: Nintendo Points are like Microsoft Points in that you pay cash for “credits” (i.e. Nintendo Points) and then redeem these against downlaodable software. Due to the high credit card processing fees for micropayments many companies have introduced a points scheme instead where the minimum amount say £5 or £10, however the items you can buy can be much cheaper.

So here’s the scam:

1000 Nintendo Points cost you anywhere between £7 and £14.99!

Me and Dave

April 9, 2011 by Jay Versluis

Richard

April 8, 2011 by Jay Versluis

Me and Mike at IMG

April 7, 2011 by Jay Versluis

Nintendo 3DS: no glasses required. It’s like Futureworld, Dude!

April 20, 2017April 6, 2011 by Jay Versluis

Well before the European launch of the Nintendo 3DS and many announcements I kept thinking: what will the impact of this device be on the broadcast industry?

3D television is spreading like wildfire and appears to be the next “in-thing” – if it wasn’t for overpriced TV sets that require you to wear sunglasses. This major hurdle needs to be overcome for 3D broadcasts to be successful.

Nintendo’s new handheld console is at the time of writing the ONLY display out there that can give viewers the desired experience without the need for 3D goggles.

Partnership deals with Disney, Warner, Dreamworks and even broadcasters such as Sky and Eursport have already been signed, which tells us that “gaming” isn’t the sole focus of this puppy. When Sainsbury’s had the Nintendo 3DS on offer earlier this week I couldn’t resist and bought one.

Let’s see how (and if) it works.

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