Approximately the size of three stacked DVD cases, the Wii console's
elegant design makes it an inviting addition to your entertainment setup
without monopolising it. Thanks to the Wii Remote, you're given more
freedom to place the console where it best suits your lifestyle.
Nintendo's Wii console will break down that wall that separates video
game players from everybody else. Wii will put people more in touch
with their games… and each other. But you’re probably asking: What does
the name mean?
Wii sounds like “we,” which emphasises this console is for everyone.
Wii can easily be remembered by people around the world, no matter what
language they speak. No confusion. No need to abbreviate. Just Wii.
Over time, gaming has become overwhelming to people. The Wii console
returns gaming to simpler times while innovating game development at
the same time. The unique Wii Remote gives parents and grandparents
a chance to play games with their children. It gives gamers and traditional
non-gamers a chance to share the same experiences in this new generation
of gaming. For those who grew up with video games, Wii shows that games
have not outgrown them.
The Wii console makes you feel less like a player and more like you're
in the game. Frenzied sword battles are no longer confined to pushing
a button. With Wii's unique Wii Remote controller, Nintendo puts you
in the middle of the action. Forget about pushing a button to start
a golf backswing. Wii lets you swing the club! Don't push a button to
swing a sword, actually swing the sword. Video games have always been
a part of you, now you get to be a part of them. Step up to the next
level of gaming.
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Nintendo
Wii 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 metres of
the console. Both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk 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 metres of the screen. The
Wii Remote has a power switch, +Control Pad, A, B, - Button, + Button,
Home, 1 and 2 buttons. The Nunchuk includes an analogue control stick
and C and Z buttons. |
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The
Look: The Wii console features a compact design that will make
it a natural addition to any television setup. It can be displayed either
vertically or horizontally. |
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Media:
A single self-loading media bay will play single- or double-layered
12-centimetre optical discs for the Wii console, as well as 8-centimetre
Nintendo GameCube discs |
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Communication:
The Wii console 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 Wii LAN adaptor. Wii also can communicate
wirelessly with Nintendo DS. |
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Virtual Console:
Wii will have downloadable access to 20 years of fan-favourite
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 MEGADRIVE 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. |
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Additional
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. |
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Wii Sports offers five distinct sports experiences,
each using the Wii Remote to provide a natural, intuitive and realistic
feel. Players can use their own Mii caricatures in the game and play
them against their friends’ Miis for a more personalized experience.
As players improve, their Miis’ skill levels will increase, so
that they can see exactly how much better they’ve become. |
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Tennis
(1-4 players): Players grab the Wii Remote like a racket and
swing – the game registers forehands, backhands, volleys, lobs,
slices, spin and power depending on how fast the user swings and at
what angle. Don’t worry about moving around the court to get to
the ball – the game automatically moves players into position. |
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Baseball
(1-2 players): Players grip the Wii Remote like a bat and swat
fastballs out of the park, or fire a fastball over the plate with a
flick of their wrist. Timing and bat speed will make all the difference
between going yard and whiffing, so keep an eye on the ball and swing
for the fences. In the two-player game, one player pitches and the other
bats – all fielding and running is automatic, so that players
can focus on the action. |
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Golf (1-4
players): Step up to the tee, hold the Wii Remote like a golf
club and swing naturally to smack the ball onto the green. The harder
players swing the club, the farther the ball will fly. Be careful, though
– if players swing too hard, their ball will fly out of control,
so they should be sure to take some practice swings before going for the
pin. After reaching the green, line up putts carefully, practice the stroke
and try to hole out. |
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Bowling (1-4
players): Players raise the Wii Remote in their hand just like
a bowling ball, and then swing their arms to roll the ball. The speed
of the swing and the angle at which they release the ball affects the
ball’s spin, so it will take some practice to master control over
the ball and knock down the pins. |
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Boxing (1-2
players): Using the Nunchuk controller as one glove and the Wii
Remote as the other, players dodge, weave and punch their opponents. Players
hold their hands high to guard their faces or low to block their torsos.
They punch high to hit their opponents’ faces or low to get under
their guard for a body blow. Swing both arms left or right to sidestep
oncoming blows and move into position for a devastating knockout. |
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Sports Resorts Game Features: |
This sequel to the popular Wii Sports makes use of the
Wii MotionPlus accessory, which gives players the most responsive and
realistic experience possible. The Wii MotionPlus accessory, which is
included with Wii Sports Resort, plugs into the base of the Wii Remote
controller and, combined with the accelerometer and sensor bar, provides
an experience that gives players an even greater sense of immersion.
Just as with Wii Sports, people will love competing against friends
and family. As the competition heats up, Wii Sports Resort is as much
fun to watch as it is to play. First-time players will find it easy
to pick up a Wii Remote and jump into the action.
Wii Sports Resort takes place on a tropical island. A wide range
of activities will keep players coming back for one more round. Some
sample activities include Sword Play, Power Cruising (racing a water
scooter) and Disc Dog, which involves accurately tossing a disc to
a cute, Mii-like dog.
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| Technical
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| CPU |
PowerPC CPU (code-named
"Broadway"). Made with a 90 nm SOI CMOS process, jointly developed with
and manufactured by IBM. |
| GPU |
Developed with ATI |
| Sound |
N/A |
| Memory |
512MB Internal Flash
Memory |
| HDD |
N/A |
| I/O |
USB 2.0 (x2) / SD |
| Commnication |
Ethernet
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g
Wireless controller (Bluetooth) |
| AV
Output |
Multi-output port
for component, composite or S-video |
| BD/DVD/CD
Drive (Read Only) |
N/A |
| Dimensions |
N/A(W) (H) (D) |
| Weight |
Approximately 3kg |