CNETAnalysis: Less than a year since its launch, the Nintendo 3DS has sold 5 million units in its native Japan. That beats the original DS handheld console, which went on to become the best-selling console of all time. Its sales got off to a shaky start, which concerned Nintendo at the time, and was attributed to a lack of decent games . A high launch price of 25,000 yen also put a dent in the... 

CNETAnalysis: Sony has released details of cross-play offers which will allow users to play games on both PS3 and PS Vita at no additional cost. The cross-play feature works with the PS Vita launch games MotorStorm RC, Hustle Kings, Top Darts and WipEout 2048. For example, buyers of MotorStorm RC will be able to play it on Vita and PS3 without having to pay extra for the privilege. Gaming between... 

CNETAnalysis: Nintendo Wii owners can now access the premium Hulu Plus app on their console. The $7.99 a month application comes to the Wii at last following launches on the Xbox 360 last April and the Sony PlayStation 3 way back in November 2010. The app promises unlimited streaming of a massive range of television shows including the likes of The Office, Modern Family, New Girl, The Daily... 

CNETAnalysis: Microsoft is putting money into 3D development work destined for the Xbox console range. After the disappointment of an E3 no-show and news that Microsoft won’t be launching the Xbox 720 until at least next year , we’re hungry for information about what the new system could include. Microsoft has recently posted a job ad for an “Algorithm Research & Development... 

CNETAnalysis: Zynga, creator of the addictive FarmVille and Words With Friends games has released its Q4 earnings report showing huge growth, but also a net loss. Q4 revenue hit US$311.2 million, a 58.9 percent increase on the same time last year. Revenue figures for the entire year were even more impressive, showing a whopping 90.8 percent increase from 2010 to 2011 of $1.14 billion. However... 

CNETAnalysis: HTC will be the first manufacturer outside Sony to gain PlayStation certification for its Android phones and tablets, according to reports. Pocket-lint claims it has been informed by sources that the announcement will come during 2012, possibly as soon as this month’s Mobile World Congress expo in Barcelona. The PlayStation certification scheme brings classic PSOne games... 

CNETAnalysis: HTC will be the first manufacturer outside Sony to gain PlayStation certification for its Android phones and tablets, according to reports. Pocket-lint claims it has been informed by sources that the announcement will come during 2012, possibly as soon as this month’s Mobile World Congress expo in Barcelona. The PlayStation certification scheme brings classic PSOne games... 

CNETAnalysis: If you’re champing at the Grand Theft Auto V bit, we’re sorry to report you’re in for a bit more of a wait before any tantalising new details are revealed as a Rockstar rep reveals there are months still to go. Answering fan questions in the company’s open Q&A, one Rockstar employee answered the barrage of GTAV questions thusly: “We know that... 

CNETAnalysis: How 3D works The third dimension is taking over your local cinema. It’s assimilating your HDTV. It might even be popping out of your next smartphone. And yes, it’s creeping into PC gaming, too. It’s the next big thing and it’s 3D. Of course, if we’re talking PC gaming, then the term 3D is a little confusing. On PC Format, we’ve been soaking up... 

CNETAnalysis: Research firm NPD Group has released the US games console hardware and software sales chart for January 2012, showing that the Xbox 360 is top of the pile. Overall there was a decline in software, hardware and accessory sales compared to January 2011. Commenting on the results, NPD analyst Liam Callahan said: “January retail performance experienced steep declines with a lack... 

CNETAnalysis: The PlayStation Vita online store is, at least partly, up and running in the United States. The console goes on sale in the US and Europe on February 22nd, but those lucky few who’ve imported a console from Japan can now access the download portal. Joystiq reports that the store already features five titles as Sony looks to get the infrastructure in tip-top condition for... 

CNETAnalysis: The Japanese UMD Passport service that allows PSP users to download versions of their physical UMD games to the PlayStation Vita won’t be available in the US. Sony has confirmed that the service, for which it charges Japanese users a small fee will not be accompanying the PlayStation Vita’s 22 February launch. The company hasn’t offered an explanation for the... 

CNETAnalysis: The Kinect Star Wars special edition Xbox 360 bundle will launch on April 3rd, almost six months after it was scheduled to go on sale. The bundle includes a copy of Kinect Star Wars, an R2-D2 custom-designed 250GB Xbox 360 console, a C-3PO-inspired gold controller and a Stormtrooper white Kinect peripheral. The limited edition pack was announced last July ahead of a planned November... 

CNETAnalysis: The Kinect Star Wars special edition Xbox 360 bundle will launch on April 3rd, almost six months after it was scheduled to go on sale. The bundle includes a copy of Kinect Star Wars, an R2-D2 custom-designed 250GB Xbox 360 console, a C-3PO-inspired gold controller and a Stormtrooper white Kinect peripheral. The limited edition pack was announced last July ahead of a planned November... 

CNETAnalysis: Sony has revealed that the PlayStation Network is to be rebranded this week, with the service to be folded into the Sony Entertainment Network. The Sony Entertainment Network brand is big news for Sony as it is the first time the company has tried to bunch all of its online services under one moniker. Usually Sony’s PlayStation sector is immune to any changes the rest of...