The moment you've all been waiting for: the launch date, the price, the features and the accessories!
Nintendo announced in a worldwide, two-day event the details of Nintendo's next console, the Wii. Nintendo representatives reiterated the console's goals, the newly-announced channels, first information on the interface, among several videos. What are you waiting for? Start clicking, start learning!
Note: This news summary will be updated until the release of the podcast, episode #38. Keep a watchful eye on this page as more develops!
The Podcast.
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The Games.
Wii Media Blow Out!
Eye candy for the soul right here.
Wii Games Until March 31, 2007
What will you be playing into the spring and beyond? Find out inside.
New and Known Wii Games Shown
You want more Wii gameplay footage? It's inside.
Super Paper Mario, DK Bongo Blast Moved
GameCube's remaining first-party games fly to Wii.
Twilight Princess Preorders
Cube To Wii? Click and see.
Final Fantasy Tactics Director Working on Wii
Well-known RPG director fond of Wii.
Resident Evil Chapters, Gameplay Revealed
Play as characters in locations from past games.
The Virtual Console.
Virtual Console Details Unveiled
Pricing, games at launch, payment methods discussed.
Virtual Console Developers Pledge Support
24 developers and counting offering VC titles for Wii.
Wii Pre-Paid Points Card Revealed
Another way to pay for the classics
The Interface.
Kaplan: No DVD Playback
Reason? To lower cost. Besides, many homes already own DVD players, Kaplan says.
Region Lock and USB Storage Details
First-party titles region-free, but no USB storage support?
Mii Allows Gamers to Create, Move Personal Profiles
This is a good idea, Mii thinks
Miyamoto on Mii, Marketing and Link's Hands
Why is Link right handed in Wii? Find out!
The Advertising.
Ellen Degeneres Gives Away Wii, Zelda
One very lucky boy owns a Wii and Twilight Princess right now.
The Package: Europe, Japan, America.
Wii Packaging Revealed
First Wii box art. Literally. *Update!*
Japanese Launch Details Revealed
When will it launch, for how much, and what's in the box? Find out inside!
Fils-Aime Talks American Launch and More
Price, launch date, what's in the box, channels, read now!
Wii Launch Details for Australia, Europe
Date, price, and more inside!
