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"Wii", Nintendo's New Game Console

Posted by: , 15:02 AEST, Fri April 28, 2006
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"Wii, which it said is pronounced "we" to emphasize that the console is for everyone.
While the new consoles from Microsoft and Sony boast more power and high-definition graphics, Nintendo's goal is to roll out a machine that appeals to a broader audience than the young males who make up the traditional console gaming market.

A key feature of the Wii is its one-handed controller that looks Nintendo Wii like a television remote control and uses motion-detection sensors that allow players to control the game by wielding it like a sword, waving it like a conductor's baton, or swinging it like a baseball bat. More...

Credit: Reuters


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