Discount on Nintendo DS

In the war of video games, Nintendo wants
to be ahead of others by gearing up early for
the holiday season. It announced a drop in
the price of its Nintendo DS handheld gaming
system. Effective Aug. 21, the DS will cost
$129.99, a $20 discount from its current price.

Launched in last December, the DS has been
a strong seller for Nintendo, with more than 5
million units sold worldwide. The clamshell
device allows gamers to use a stylus and
touchscreen, rather than just the standard
controllers found on other handheld systems.

For Game Boy fans, a new version of the handheld gaming system is still
on track for this year. Nintendo announced the Game Boy Micro will ship
to stores on Sept. 19. Measuring just four inches wide, two inches tall and
less than an inch deep, the Micro weighs just 2.8 ounces, roughly the same
as 80 paper clips. The Micro will also be more customizable than previous
versions of the Game Boy, with a removeable face plate, much like
today's cell phones. No pricing has been announced.

However, Nintendo has decided to delay its most anticipated game of the
year. "Zelda: Twilight Princess" has been pushed back to a 2006 release.