Product Description
Nintendo's Wii video game system (pronounced "we") is designed to
attract people, regardless of their age or video game experience, to
sit down and play together--whether they're in the same room or on
different sides of the globe. The system's name reflects this simple
idea. It's easily pronounced in a variety of languages, and the
distinctive spelling suggests two players side by side. The two Wii
features Nintendo thinks will create new levels of gaming community are
built-in Wi-Fi access, supported by a new online gaming service, and
Wii's intuitive, wireless, motion-sensitive game controller.
As
with every new console release, much of the buzz surrounds the specs.
The system boasts 512 MB of internal flash memory, two USB 2.0 ports,
and a slot for SD memory expansion. Wii's technological heart -- a
processing chip developed with IBM and code-named "Broadway" and a
graphics chipset from ATI code-named "Hollywood" -- are said to deliver
stunning performance. Instead of a tray, Wii uses a single,
self-loading media bay that will play both 12-centimeter optical discs
used for the new system, as well as Nintendo GameCube discs.
The
real revolution in this system, though, is its controller, called the
Wii Remote. Shaped like a TV remote, it's been designed to be easily
used by beginners and pros alike. Sensors determine the Wii Remote's
position is in 3-D space, which means that racing-game steering and a
tennis swing, for example, are done through movements of your hand
rather than by just your thumbs. What's more, a tiny speaker built into
the Wii Remote promises some interactive surround sound experiences.
The controller also has a force feedback "Rumble" feature and an
expansion port for use with accessories, such as the Nunchuck, which
adds an analog thumbstick and trigger buttons. An adapter that fits
over the Wii's wee remote will be available for those who prefer the
feel of a traditional controller. The Wii Remote communicates via the
Bluetooth wireless standard. Up to four remotes can connect to Wii.
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An Outstanding Games Launch Line-up
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Wii will come with a game compilation called "Wii Sports," including
tennis, golf, baseball and bowling games, that will show off the
console's intuitive new controller. In addition to this, at least
thirty titles are scheduled for release in U.S. by year's end; about
half of that by launch.
Wii also offers
superb backward compatibility -- the cornerstone of Nintendo's
all-access approach. This new console will play fan-favorite games from
Nintendo's 20-year-old library. The drive is compatible with GameCube
discs, and select Nintendo titles from the original NES of the 1980s
all the way through the Nintendo 64 will be available through for
download through the "Virtual Console" for $5 and $10 respectively.
Virtual Console download titles available at launch will include:
As
if that weren't enough, the Virtual Console will also make available a
few titles from SNES console contemporaries, Sega Genesis and
TurboGrafx 16.
A number
of Wi-Fi-enabled titles are in development that will employ Nintendo's
newly-announced wireless gaming service, WiiConnect24. This worldwide
network promises Nintendo players a comfortable, inviting environment
in which they can gather and compete. The always-on network will
deliver game updates and surprises, even when the Wii is powered down.
And as you would expect, Wii will be able to communicate with the
Nintendo DS mobile gaming system wirelessly.
Nintendo
has confirmed a lot of information about its newest system, but until
Wii is out on the market, the rumor mill will continue to churn with
gossip -- both unconfirmed facts and bogus news. However, with strong
backward compatibility and an impressive list of new games from the
Nintendo franchise's biggest stars, Wii promises to deliver an
incredible new level of gaming sophistication and fun.
Product Description
Wii Console. The sleek Wii console, no larger than a stack of several
DVD cases, includes Wii Sports, a sensor bar, an AV cable, a Wii stand,
a Wii Remote, and a Nunchuk controller for even more exciting
game-control possibilities. Featuring a remark
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