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Design

For Better 3D Pictures, Stick To Natural Light

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2:00PM September 23, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Nintendo staged a 3D photography demonstration in Sydney this week to show off the camera capabilities of the 3DS. Professional photographer James Morgan took part, and offered up a few basic tips on how to take better shots if you’re using 3D mode. The easiest one to implement? Use outdoor light whenever possible. More »


Money

Where Is Australia’s Cheapest Nintendo 3DS?

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3:30PM March 30, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Nintendo’s 3D-without-glasses-enabled console, the 3DS, goes on sale tomorrow, with a list price of $349.95. What kind of discount can you get on the official price? More »


Work

The Nintendo 3DS: Nauseating But Nice

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11:30AM February 15, 2011 | Angus Kidman

I never watch 3D movies or TV because I feel sick as soon as I look at them, and sadly the Nintendo 3DS is no different. Despite that, it’s one of the few 3D devices I might actually contemplate owning. More »


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DIY IKEA Donkey Kong Shelves

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4:00PM December 9, 2009 | Angus Kidman

It’s so obvious once you think of it: putting shelves up on your wall at an angle to emulate the look of Donkey Kong. More »


Money

Why Club Nintendo Stars Are Bad Value

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1:57PM July 27, 2009 | Angus Kidman

We’ve warned you in the past that getting a free flight from Qantas via Everyday Rewards will require you to spend at least $8,000 in store, and it’s not just in travel that bad value “loyalty schemes” abound. Step forward Nintendo. More »


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Play Nintendo Classics on your PC

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4:08PM April 29, 2008 | Sarah Stokely

For any old school Nintendo fans in the audience: PC Authority has published a walkthrough for running Nintendo Classic games on a PC. The article steps you through how to set up the Project64 emulator on your PC. You’ll also need to grab the games – so you’ll need to download some N64 ROMs.You’ll be able to buff the screen resolution to get a nicer looking game than you would have gotten from the original console, but unless you have a joystick or analogue controller, you’ll be playing with the keyboard, which seems, well, kinda wrong.

Thanks for the tip, William!

Walkthrough: How to play Nintendo Classics on your PC [PC Authority] More »