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NINTENDO
Wii Console
Nintendo's
Wii video game system (pronounced "we") brings people
of all ages and video game experience together to play. This
simple yet ground breaking idea is expressed not only though
the system's evocative name, which is easily pronounced in a
variety of languages, and suggests two players side by side,
but also through its innovative list of features and extensive
list of playable titles.
A
Little Box With Plenty of Power
As with every console, much of the buzz surrounds the specs.
The Wii boasts 512 MB of internal flash memory, two USB 2.0 ports,
and a slot for SD memory expansion. The systems technological
heart -- a processing chip developed with IBM and code-named
"Broadway" and a graphics chipset from ATI code-named
"Hollywood" -- deliver stunning performance. And instead
of a tray, Wii uses a single, self-loading media bay that plays
both 12-centimeter optical discs used for the new system, as
well as Nintendo GameCube discs.
Revolutionary
Control
No
bigger than a small traditional remote control, the wireless
Wii Remote is a truly multi functional device. The magic of the
Wii Remote's design lies within; acellerometers inside the controller
measure movement in all directions and at all speeds. In a tennis
game, it serves as your racket as you swing away. In driving
games it serves as a steering wheel, allowing you to swerve to
avoid obstacles or pickup power-ups. In first-person shooters,
it acts as a firearm that you can point directly at an on-screen
enemy. The controller also has a force feedback "Rumble"
feature and an expansion port for use with accessories, such
as the Nunchuck, which adds an analog thumbstick and trigger
buttons. The system allows for up to four controllers to be linked
at a time and utilizes standard Bluetooth wireless technology.
For those who prefer the feel of a traditional controller an
adapter is available that fits over the Wii's remote.
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