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Emp_Leader24 · #1 08-04-2006, 12:43 AM

Size: Approximately the size of three stacked DVD cases, Wii's elegant design makes it an inviting addition to your entertainment setup without monopolizing it. Thanks to the Wii Remote, you're given more freedom to place the console where it best suits your lifestyle.

Controls: Intuitive control for anyone using the physical motion of the main Wii Remote, which resembles a television remote control. Up to four Wii Remotes can be connected at once using wireless Bluetooth technology. The wireless signal can be detected within 10 meters of the console. Both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers include a three-axis motion sensor. The Wii Remote also includes a speaker, rumble feature and expansion port, and can be used as a pointer within 5 meters of the screen. The Wii Remote has a power switch, plus pad, A, B, Minus, Home, 1 and 2 buttons. The Nunchuk controller includes an analog control stick and C and Z buttons.

The Look: Wii features a compact design that will make it a natural addition to any television setup. It can be displayed either vertically or horizontally.

Media: A single self-loading media bay will play single- or double-layered 12-centimeter optical discs for Wii, as well as 8-centimeter Nintendo GameCube discs.

Communication: Wii can communicate with the Internet even when the power is turned off. This WiiConnect24 service delivers a new surprise or game update, even if users do not play with Wii. Users can connect wirelessly using IEEE 802.11b/g, or with a USB 2.0 LAN adaptor. Wii also can communicate wirelessly with Nintendo DS.

Virtual Console: Wii will have downloadable access to 20 years of fan-favorite titles originally released for Nintendo 64, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and even the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The Virtual Console also will feature a "best of" selection from Sega Genesis titles and games from the TurboGrafx console (a system jointly developed by NEC and Hudson). It also will be home to new games conceived by indie developers whose creativity is larger than their budgets.

The Specs: Wii boasts 512 megabytes of internal flash memory, two USB 2.0 ports and built-in Wi-Fi capability. A bay for an SD memory card will let players expand the internal flash memory. Design was optimized with state-of-the-art processing technologies that minimize power consumption, keep the console compact and enable the "sleepless" WiiConnect24 mode.

CPU: PowerPC CPU (code-named "Broadway"). Made with a 90 nm SOI CMOS process, jointly developed with and manufactured by IBM.

Graphics Processing Unit: Being developed with ATI.

Other Features: Four ports for classic Nintendo GameCube controllers. Two slots for Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards. An AV Multi-output port for component, composite or S-video.

© 2006 Nintendo. Game trademarks and copyrights are property of their respective owners. TM and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo. Nintendo of America Inc. Headquarters are in Redmond, Washington.

Enforcer · #2 08-04-2006, 03:19 PM

Any word yet on if it will cost any extra money to download old titles? We really need to start cracking down on saving up some cash matt.

snack · #3 08-04-2006, 04:18 PM

good question enforecer.
and im not exactly in love with the controler.

Hellfire · #4 08-04-2006, 08:45 PM

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Originally posted by Enforcer@Aug 4 2006, 09:19 AM
Any word yet on if it will cost any extra money to download old titles? We really need to start cracking down on saving up some cash matt.

A few dollars for NES titles, 5 dollars for SNES, and 10 dollars for N64 makes sense.

Enforcer · #5 08-05-2006, 09:39 AM

I'm guessing/hopping it will be cheaper, those are too close to the prices it costs for the games themselfs now. They know people will buy/get them, so I hope they make them chaap, if they are smart they would because they'd sell more than they can even immagine.

Unseen · #6 07-27-2007, 11:09 PM

When I first saw a Wii, I was shocked at the size of the thing. It was so small.

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