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Nintendo Revolution Official Name = Wii
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Nintendo announced the official name of the Nintendo Revolution and that name is "Wii". You pronounce "Wii" like "we," and it emphasizes the console is for everyone.
While the code-name "Revolution" expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer. Wii will break down that wall that separates video game players from everybody else.
Wii can easily be remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they speak. Wii has a distinctive "ii" spelling that symbolizes both the unique controllers and the image of people gathering to play.
The new has high-quality materials and a smart, compact design, approximately the size of three standard DVD cases stacked together. A variety of prototype colors are being showcased during E3. It will come with a silver stand that makes the system a welcome, artistic component of any multimedia setup, whether it's displayed vertically or horizontally.
Backward Compatibility: The new console plays all games from the current Nintendo GameCube™ generation. But there's more…
The Secret Weapon: The console also will have downloadable access to 20 years of fan-favorite titles originally released for Nintendo® 64, the SNES and even NES.
Easy Expansion: A bay for an SD memory card will let players expand the internal flash memory.
Two Disc Formats, One Slot: Instead of a tray, a single, innovative, self-loading media bay will play both 12-centimeter optical discs used for the new system as well as Nintendo GameCube discs. Owners will have the option of equipping a small, self-contained attachment to play movies and other DVD content.
The Specs: The system boasts 512 megabytes of internal flash memory, wireless controllers, two USB 2.0 ports and built-in Wi-Fi access. A worldwide network of Nintendo players can gather to compete in a comfortable, inviting environment. Wii's technological heart, a processing chip developed with IBM and code-named "Broadway," and a graphics chip set from ATI code-named "Hollywood," will deliver game experiences not previously possible.
Wireless Freedom: A number of Wi-Fi-enabled launch titles are in development that will employ Nintendo's newly announced wireless gaming service, Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. A worldwide network of Nintendo players can gather to compete in a comfortable, inviting environment.
Freedom of Design: A dynamic development architecture equally
accommodates both big-budget, high-profile game "masterpieces" as well
as indie games conceived by individual developers equipped with only a
big idea.
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