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Console Specs:
Launch Date and MSRP: Nov. 19, 2006, in the Americas at an MSRP of $249.99.

Color: White.

Size: About 8.5 inches long, 6 inches wide and less than two inches thick (157mm x 215.4mm x 44mm).

Controls: Intuitive control for anyone using the physical motion of the Wii Remote controller, which resembles a television remote control. Up to four Wii Remote controllers can be connected at once using wireless Bluetooth technology. The wireless signal can be detected within 10 meters of the console. Both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers include a three-axis motion sensor. The Wii Remote controller also includes a speaker, rumble feature and expansion port, and can be used as a pointer within 5 meters of the screen. The Wii Remote controller 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: The Wii console 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- or double-layered 12-centimeter optical discs for the Wii console, as well as 8-centimeter Nintendo GameCube discs.

Channels: The Wii Channel Menu is the main gateway for a variety of easy-to-use, interactive multimedia, entertainment and communication functions. More information >>

Communication: The Wii console can communicate with the Internet even when the power is turned off. The WiiConnect24 service delivers a new surprise or game update, even if the system is idle. Users can connect wirelessly using IEEE802.11, or with a Wii LAN Adapter. The Wii console also can communicate wirelessly with Nintendo DS.

Virtual Console: The Wii console will have downloadable access to 20 years of fan-favorite titles originally released for Nintendo® 64, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System® (SNES) and even the Nintendo Entertainment System® (NES). The Virtual Console also will feature a best of selection from Sega Genesis titles and games from the TURBO GRAFX16 console (a system jointly developed by NEC and Hudson). It also will be home to new games conceived by indie developers whose creativity is larger than their budgets.

The Specs: The Wii console has 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 optimized 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: Being developed with ATI.

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.

News Articles
Nintendo Marketing Blitz
DVD Version of Wii In 2007
Wii Accessories at Target
Twilight Princess Sold Online (Japan)
Wii Production Reaches 9 Million
Opera Browser Free For Limited Time
Dolby Technology Within The Wii
Wii Channel Menu
Wii Price and Release Date

Editorial/Features
Top Ten Reasons The Wii Is A Danger To You!
E3 2006 Expectations
Red Steel Roundtable Discussion

Previews
The following collection of previews are for launch titles and titles that will debut with weeks of the launch of the Nintendo Wii:

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 – Matthew P.
Elebits – Graham H.
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess – Andrew S.
Madden NFL 07′ Matthew P.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance – Noel Del Pilar
Project H.A.M.M.E.R. – Matthew P.
Red Steel – Matthew P.
Sonic and the Secret Rings – Matthew P.
Super Mario Galaxy – Matthew P.