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All About The Wii
MODEL- WII
VENDOR- NINTENDO
FEATURES- 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 remarkable wireless controller experience, the Nintendo Wii
console invites players into game worlds and activities like never
before. Whether theyre young or old, expert gamers or beginners,
Wii players will express themselves with intuitive motion control
using the Wii Remote: a flick of the wrist to swing a baseball
bat or tennis racket, a backswing and follow-through to send a
golf ball flying over a pristine fairway. Wii Sports, packaged
with the Wii console, introduces players to those and many other
experiences. Wii also taps into Nintendos unrivaled legacy of
great games with the Virtual Console. Connecting via wireless
broadband to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, Wii owners will be able
to spend Virtual Console points to download selected classic games
from NES, Super NES and N64 video game consoles. And through WiiConnect24,
owners will be able to access even more content. Four-player compatibility
as well as the ability to compete with other Wii players over
broadband internet means that Wii offers a true social experience.
* Design Featuring a compact design that makes it a natural addition
to any television setup, the Wii console is white in color and
can be displayed either vertically or horizontally.
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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