GAMESTATION in Bury will be burning the midnight oil due to an anticipated demand for one of the most eagerly awaited games consoles this year.

The shop will be opening its doors in Princess Parade at midnight on Thursday following the arrival of the Nintendo DS, hailed as one of the most advanced and imaginative hand-held games systems.

Gary Hart, store manager, said: "Some of the games available for this console are already destined to become instant classics. It is going to be a lot of fun opening up at midnight - there's been nothing else on gamers' lips for a while."