Nintendo Australia Media Summit Summary

This week's set to be a big one for Nintendo, as they're having a bunch of different press conferences in a whole bunch of different territories to announce what the latest is. While we're still waiting for the American one to happen, the Australian just wrapped up now - and thanks to ONM Australia editor Mark Serrels, he tweeted just about everything major to come out of the conference.

For starters, let's get the hardware announcements out of the way. Nintendo confirmed they'll be shipping the Black Wii down here, to go along with all the black Wii-motes and what not you can pick up now. Expect to pick up a Black Wii from the 11th of March - there was nothing on pricing, but there shouldn't be anything different from regular pricing. As well as that, the DSi XL was also confirmed for a local release, with the only colours available at launch to be Burgundy and Bronze. Expect to pick up one of those from the 15th of April. Again, no word on pricing.

Software wise, the only big announcement came in the form that Nintendo are not only publishing Capcom's Monster Hunter Tri down here, but they're doing a lot to ensure it gets a wide audience. For starters, they'll be pushing a big TV campaign behind it. No word if Nintendo are roping in Delta Goodrem or Olivia Newton John to sell the game, which would be amazing. As well as that, they'll be releasing the game in two packs - Standalone and bundled with a Classic Controller Pro, the improved version of the Classic Controller. Both will hit for a RRP of $99.95, with no announcement of a date.

...And that's about it really. No footage of Metroid Other M was shown, because that'll be seen at the American conference, which is a lame move. Still, I guess it was nice to get some news items. Though stay tuned, we should hopefully have more info from the American conference when it happens.