Nintendo Wii - A Next-Generation Game console

PRLog (Press Release) – May 12, 2008 – The gaming consoles can be perceived as “intelligent applications” of the latest technology. These devices are quite popular among the players – especially from the younger age groups. Since its launch in 2006, the Nintendo Wii has given a tough competition to other existing gaming devices such as Sony Playstation 3 and Xbox360. The Wii is an advanced version of Game Cube - albeit with intuitive control and impressive graphical capabilities. It uses the device that looks more like a TV remote than a game pad to control the games.

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game consoles from the lineage of Nintendo. It is a successor of the GameCube. With advanced features, the Wii targets a broader customer-base than any other existing gaming product. The distinguishing features are wireless controller, remote as well as WiiConnect24.It is Nintendo's smallest gaming console that measures 44 mm in width, 157 mm in height and 215.4 mm in thickness, in its vertical orientation. The gadget can be placed either horizontally or vertically.

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Nintendo Wii. This controller is a combination of built-in accelerometer and infra-red detection to sense the position in 3D space. It is designed in such a manner that it allows the users to control the game using physical gestures as well as built-in traditional buttons presses. As a matter of fact, the controller is connected to the Wii with the help of the Bluetooth technology. It can also be connected with the other devices through a proprietary port at the base of the controller. An attachable wrist strap can be used to prevent unintentional dropping or throwing of the remote. Moreover, there is also a remote Jacket for extra grip and protection.The menu operating interface is designed keeping the concept of television channels. As a matter of fact, different channels are graphically displayed in a grid and are navigated using the pointer capability of the remote. The users can change the arrangement of the channels by holding down two buttons. There are six main channels namely- the Disc Channel, Mii Channel, Photo Channel, Wii Shop Channel, Forecast Channel, as well as news Channel.

With the help of this console, the users can connect to the Internet as well. This gaming device comes with 802.11b/g Wi-Fi or a USB-to-Ethernet adapter. Therefore, it allows the users to establish the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection service. It enables the users to send and receive the messages and updates over the Internet, while in standby mode. Apart from the Internet connectivity, other features include Virtual Console, WiiConnect24, Internet Channel, Check Mii Out Channel and many more. This system also communicates and connects with other systems through a self-generated wireless LAN, which enables local wireless multiplayer on different TV sets. It boasts of a massive internal flash memory of 512 MB for storing the saved games, visual console titles as well other data.