If you’re a Nintendo fan (and they have a lot of hardcore Nintendo Fanboys) you’ll be interested to know that Nintendo is embarking on a UK tour to promote the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS in the run up to Christmas. The tour will allow fans, and people thinking of getting a Wii or DS, to play some upcoming Nintendo games that are due out towards Christmas.

The new games Wii Music and Animal Crossing will be demoed by Wii professionals, plus you’ll be able to play some classic games such as Mario Kart, the Wii Fit and Nintendogs.

Don’t fret if you’re already a DS Lite owner as you’ll also find something from the tour for you. DS owners can download exclusive games from the tour.

There are also prizes on offer, including holidays and indoor skiing days. The dates for the tour are:

The Wii Christmas Tour 2008:

Derby: 30th October-2nd November
Toys For Big Boys, Dublin: 6th-9th November
Lakeside, Thurrock: 13th-16th November
Manchester, Arndale: 20th-23rd November
Braehead, Glasgow: 27th-30th November
MetroCentre, Gateshead: 4th-7th December
Highcross, Leicester: 11th-14th December
Westquay, Southampton: 18th-21st December

The Nintendo DS Christmas Tour 2008

Ilac, Dublin: 23rd-26th October
St. Davids, Cardiff: 30th October-2nd November
Westfields, London: 6th-9th November
Braehead, Glasgow: 13th-16th November
MetroCentre, Gateshead: 20th-23rd November
Meadowhall, Sheffield: 27th-30th November
Bluewater, Kent: 3rd-7th December
Churchill Square, Brighton: 11th-14th December
Highcross, Leicester: 18th-21st December