NINTENDO WII

The Nintendo Wii was one of the most anticipated gaming consoles to be released in Australia.  Code-named ‘Revolution’ prior to its release, Nintendo promised a console that would revolutionise the gaming world.

Nintendo aimed to reach a wider audience than previous consoles had reached.  The name Wii is symbolic of this goal – it sounds like the word ‘we’ and the two i’s represent two people standing side by side and playing together.

The Wii was a departure from the tradition of gaming consoles.  Instead of focusing on excellent graphics and a powerful console, the makers of the Wii instead set out to make a gaming console that would appeal to more people.  With its TV-like remote and easy controls, the Wii is usable and fun and has appealed to gamers all over the world.

The Nintendo Wii in Australia site provides you with links to sites where you can buy the console and games, as well as read reviews by other gamers and share your own opinion of the Wii.

Nintendo Wii Details - -

Size:

Approximately the size of three stacked DVD cases, Wii's elegant design makes it an inviting addition to your entertainment setup without monopolizing it. Because of the Wii Remote and no need to contect to the console using wires, you have more freedom to place the console where it best suits your lifestyle and room décor.

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 controllers 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, plus pad, A, B, Minus, Home, 1 and 2 buttons. The Nunchuk controller includes an analog control stick and C and Z buttons.

The Look:

Wii 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-layered or double-layered 12-centimeter optical disks for Wii, as well as 8-centimetre Nintendo GameCube discs.

Communication:

Wii 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 USB 2.0 LAN adaptor. Wii also can communicate wirelessly with Nintendo DS.

The Specs:

Wii boasts 512 megabytes of internal flash memory, two USB 2.0 ports and built-in Wi-Fi capability. A bay for an SD memory card will let players expand the internal flash memory. Design was optimised with state-of-the-art processing technologies that minimize power consumption, keep the console compact and enable the "sleepless" WiiConnect24 mode.

CPU:

PowerPC CPU (code-named "Broadway"). Made with a 90 nm SOI CMOS process, jointly developed with and manufactured by IBM.

Graphics Processing Unit:

ATI Hollywood processor running at 243 MHz.  24 MB of system RAM (486 MHz) plus 3 MB of embedded DRAM (eDRAM) with a video memory bandwidth of 3.9 GBps.

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.

Nintendo Website - http://www.nintendo.com.au/

The official Nintendo website, with games, systems information and news about new products and more.

Nintendo Australia, established in 1994, is the local head office for the worldwide leader in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd of Kyoto, Japan.  To date, Nintendo has sold more than 1.4 billion video games worldwide, created such industry icons as Mario and Donkey Kong and launched franchises like The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon.

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The best source for computer games and video games in Australia and New Zealand.

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Online Game Store - http://www.gpstore.com.au/

Buy discount Nintendo Wii Games and consoles Australia wide.

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Online Game Store - http://www.gamehead.com.au/

GAMEHEAD aims to provide our customers with an easy and convenient method with which to purchase the ultimate in gaming products and equipment in a safe and secure manner at wholesale prices.

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