Nintendo Wii

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1 Overview
2 Features
3 Technical Specifications
4 Wii Accessories
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The Wii console and its revolutionary motion-sensitive controller, the Wii Remote, have been designed so that anyone can enjoy games, whatever their ability or experience.

Wii is also much more than a mere games console. With the built-in Wii Channels you can surf the Internet, edit your digital photos, check the news and weather, and much more.

Whether you're an experienced gamer, haven't played for years, or have never played in your life, Wii has what you're looking for: fun!

[edit] Overview

Console

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.

Wii Remote

The Wii Remote is the primary Wii controller, which allows for point-and-click-style gameplay. It's also motion-sensitive, letting you twist, lunge, tilt, and lift your way to gaming greatness. A rumble device and a built-in speaker offer feedback.

Nunchuk

Some games have you attach the Nunchuk to the Wii Remote for additional control options. The Nunchuk features a comfortable, ergonomic design, a Control Stick, and two buttons. The Nunchuk is motion-sensitive, allowing for another dimension of game control.

Classic Controller

The Classic Controller is needed to play Virtual Console games and is sold separately. The thin, traditionally shaped peripheral plugs directly into the Wii remote, and it combines the best features of the SNES and N64 controllers.

Sensor Bar

The sensor bar, set close to your television, works in concert with the Wii Remote to sense pointer coordinates.

Wii Menu

The Wii console will revolutionize how people play games. But more importantly, it will entice new players into the world of video games by offering a variety of entertainment, information and communication channels that add value to the console and make it a device that the entire family can enjoy. The Wii Menu will be the first screen shown on the television, as it easily integrates itself as part of people's everyday lives.

Virtual Console

Visit the Wii Shop Channel to download video game content, including classic video games originally played on the NES, SNES, N64, Sega Genesis and NEC TurboGrafx platforms. Buy Wii Points with a credit card or redeem a Wii Points Card purchased at retail to add points to your account, then redeem points to download these Virtual Console games.

WiiConnect24

The Wii console can communicate with the Internet even when the power is turned off. The WiiConnect24 service delivers a new surprise or game update, even if the system is idle. When you turn your Wii on each day, you'll never know what to expect!

Wii Sports

Bundled with the Wii console, Wii Sports offers five distinct sports experiences: Tennis, Golf, Baseball, Bowling and Boxing.

Nintendo GameCube Compatibility

The Wii is backward-compatible to all Nintendo GameCube games and includes four ports for controllers and two slots for memory cards.

[edit] Features

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 Button, B Button, - Button, + Button, Home Button and 1 and 2 Buttons. The Nunchuk includes an analogue control stick and C and Z Buttons.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

[edit] Technical Specifications

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.

Size

About 8.5 inches long, 6 inches wide and less than 2 inches thick (roughly the size of 3 DVD cases stacked on top of each other).

Network

The Wii console communicates wirelessly with the Internet via wireless or a Wii LAN adaptor. Wii also can connect wirelessly with Nintendo DS.

CPU / GPU

PowerPC CPU (code-named “Broadway”), made with a 90nm SOI CMOS process, jointly developed with and manufactured by IBM; GPU developed with ATI.

Media

A single self-loading media bay plays single- or double-layered 12-cm optical discs for the Wii console, as well as 8-cm Nintendo GameCube discs.

Input / Output

Input: Four Wii Remotes can communicate with Wii, which features a bay for an SD memory card.
Output: An AV Multi-output port for component, composite or S-video.

WiiConnect24

The Wii console can communicate with the Internet even when the power is turned off. The WiiConnect24 service delivers a new surprise or game update, even if the system is idle. Users can connect wirelessly or by using a Wii LAN adaptor.

[edit] Wii Accessories

Wii Remote:The Wii Remote is the Wii console's revolutionary controller. It contains a built-in motion sensor and communicates wirelessly with the Sensor Bar for unprecedented precision and ease of use. It also has a rumble feature and a built-in speaker to immerse you even more in your favourite games.
One Wii Remote comes with every Wii console. The game Wii Play also comes bundled with a free Wii Remote. You can buy additional Wii Remotes from retailers for around £29/€39*.Estimated retail price.
The Wii Remote is powered by two AA batteries (included). Use only high quality alkaline batteries for the best game play experience and longevity of battery life.

Nunchuk:The Nunchuk is a Wii Remote accessory that gives you an additional means of control in Nunchuk-compatible games. By connecting the Nunchuk to the Wii Remote via a short cable you can benefit from its extra buttons, analogue joystick and additional motion-sensing controls.
With a Wii Remote in one hand and Nunchuk in the other, you have a new level of control. For instance in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, the Wii Remote is your sword while the Nunchuk is your shield.
One Nunchuk comes with every Wii console. You can buy additional Nunchuks from retailers for around £14/€19*.

Classic Controler:Enjoy Virtual Console games the way they were meant to be played. The Classic Controller blends design elements from Nintendo's classic video game controllers, such as the NES, Super Nintendo and Nintendo 64, into one comfortable control pad.
The Classic Controller is connected to the Wii Remote by a short cable. The Wii Remote provides the Controller with a wireless connection to the Wii console.
The Classic Controller is primarily used for playing Virtual Console games available for download from the Wii Shop Channel. Some Wii Disc games also use the Classic Controller. Look on the back of Wii game packaging to see which games are compatible.
You can buy the Classic Controller from retailers for around £14/€19*.

Wii Zapper:Get your hands on the Wii Zapper and transform the way you play. By slotting the Wii Remote and Nunchuk into the Wii Zapper, you can take the experience of playing certain games to a new level while still tapping into all the unique features of both Wii controllers.
Primarily designed for use with first-person action games, the Wii Zapper puts you on the front-line in shooting games, utiliising the Wii Remote’s motion-sensing capabilities, rumble feature and speaker to offer an immersive experience. The comfortable design also means you can easily control the in-game action with the Nunchuk Control Stick.
The Wii Zapper comes bundled with Link’s Crossbow Training. You can buy the Wii Zapper from retailers for around £20/€30*.

Wii Component Cable:The Wii Component Cable links your Wii console to your TV, allowing you to view and enjoy your games with the best possible image display.
Component video splits the signal into three separate channels of video information for the ultimate connection quality.
The cable includes five connectors - three for video, and two for left and right stereo audio. Cable length is approximately 2.5 metres.
Before using the Wii Component Cable, make sure your TV can accept component video connections - they are usually marked Y, PB, PR and are coloured green, blue and red.
You can buy the Wii Component Cable from retailers for around £20/€30*.

Wii RGB Cable:The Wii RGB Cable links your Wii console to your TV, allowing you to view and enjoy your games with an enhanced image display.
RGB video splits the signal into three separate channels of video information for improved connection quality. The cable includes a Euro AV plug (SCART) for video and stereo audio output. Cable length is approximately 2.5 metres.
Before using the Wii RGB Cable, make sure your TV has a Euro AV terminal (SCART) that accepts RGB input.
You can buy the Wii RGB Cable from retailers for around £20/€30*.

Wii Points Card:The Wii Points Card is an alternative method of obtaining Wii Points. Instead of using a credit card to buy Wii Points online through the Wii Shop Channel, you can purchase a Wii Points card from retailers.
Cards worth 2000 Wii Points are available for around £14/€20 (estimated retail price). Each card has a scratch-off panel revealing an activation code that you input in the Wii Shop Channel to redeem your points.
Wii Points can be redeemed in the Wii Shop Channel to make online purchases such as downloadable Virtual Console games.

Wii LAN Adapter:Wii connects to the Internet wirelessly; however if you do not have a wireless Internet connection, the Wii LAN Adapter allows you to connect your Wii console to the Internet via a LAN cable connection.
The Wii LAN Adapter connects to one of the two USB ports on the rear of the Wii console, providing a connection point for a LAN cable (sold separately) leading to your broadband modem.
By connecting Wii to the Internet you can benefit from downloadable Virtual Console games via the Wii Shop Channel, news and weather updates in the News and Forecast Channels, and messaging functions in the Wii Message Board.
You can buy the Wii LAN Adapter from retailers for around £20/€39*.