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After alot of false news and rumors, Nintendo finally gave us official word on the DSi. It has a slimmer design due to the removal of the GBA cart slot and replaces it with an SD card slot. The SD card can be used to store music, photos and games, all of which can be played on the DSi. The games can be downloaded from the DSi store. Also included are two cameras and a slightly larger screen at 3.25″. $TBA.

Video game music titles show no sign of slowing down anytime soon, and why should they? They let the Average Joe feel like a total rock star. One of the complaints of the first Rock Band, was that the drums were too hard to play. This version includes a tool to show beginners how to make the most of their drum experience. There are some minor changes made to the new hardware, but nothing significant enough to warrant an entire new purchase if you already own the equipment from the first game. Check for a full track list after the break. Available for PS3 also. $60. Read more »

The Rock Band drum kit for Microsoft Xbox 360 console will bring you to a new level of gaming experience. This officially licensed drum kit is claimed to withstand over 1 million strikes. It consists of one ultra-thin navigation panel for easy in-game setup, two soft-tip two-piece replacement drumsticks and a remote kick drum pedal. If you are interested, you can purchase this Portable Rock Band Drum Kit for Xbox 360 at the GameShard Store. $60.

The wait is finally over. Well almost over that is. Finally a pre-order is available for an official Sony brand Bluetooth Headset for the PS3. Many third party brands have released similar products only to disappoint fans. So get ready to talk smack to your online opponents until you’re blue in the face….errrr…tooth. $50.

Soul Calibur for the PS3 and also for the Xbox 360, is an amazing fighting game with a wide array of gameplay modes, including an online mode, a first for the series. Stunning 720p graphics, create a player mode, a revamped roster and even Star Wars characters, make this one a must play for any fighting game fan. Check out Plunder Tech for a full review. $57.

Burst Limit is the first Dragonball Z game to be released for next gen consoles and it brings in a bunch of improvements over the last game. This is an extremely fast paced and exciting game that any Dragonball Z fan would be crazy to pass up on. The whole energy and power system has been completely revamped, so every battle has you on the edge of your seat, right up until the last second. Check out Plunder Tech for a full review. $47.

Forget about the Wii-Mote charger by any other company. Because Sanyo has launched one that’s not only a charger, but a a contactless charger, in other words the controller and the base don’t need to touch to recharge and can do without a special battery module. $72.

Soon you can make playing Wii online more real than ever with Wii Speak. This programs picks up several voices in a room to make it seem like people you played online with are actually in the room with you. Hopefully the girl you played online with isn’t a guy. Look for Wii Speak this Holiday season. $30.