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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.

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.

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.

Microsoft confirmed the rumors at E3, that they would indeed be dropping the price of the 20GB premium system. Microsoft also announced that they intend for this price drop to clear out inventory to make room for a new 60GB model coming this August. $300.

If you forget that this version of the PS3 comes with a badass game, the gunmetal color still makes this 80gb bad boy worth whatever price Sony wants to charge you. Well, kind of. We gotta say the color is spectacular. This Playstation 3 Metal Gear Solid 4 Pack is set to release on June 12th, so keep your eyes peeled and don’t get caught slippin’ because this game will get real.

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Great news for Sony Playstation 3 owners, the Dualshock is back. Back in ‘05 some douchebag judge ruled that Sony had to stop producing Dualshock controllers due to some obscure copyright infringment, basically player-hating on all of us hardcore gamers. Well it’s back in force, and wireless. $50.

Straight out of the video game series comes Hitman, the action-packed story of a hired assassin who tries to escape his life of murder and captivity.

Though it may be far-fetched at times, Hitman is sure to satisfy your innate thrill seeking desires. It’s sure to be badass in high-def, but you can get it on DVD, too. See the trailer after the break. $28.

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Combo filled asskicking, leading troops into battle, and epic Chinese History come together again for Dynasty Warriors 6.

If you’ve never played Dynasty Warriors you’re missing out on massive battlefields confronting waves and waves of enemy soldiers ready to be trampled by your horse. The graphics are amazing, but check it out for yourself after the break. Available for XBox 360, too. $60.

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