Wii Breaking News
This is still all based on loose news from the Nintendo Conference, but here’s the deal:
- The Nintendo Wii will be launched first in the USA on November 19 for $250 with a bundled copy of Wii Sports.
- Still this year 25 to 30 games will be available
- Virtual Console titles will be priced in the range of $5 to $10
- The Wii will come with a Wii-mote (nunchuck and strap), AC adaptor, stand for console, A/V cable, sensor bar, stand for sensor bar and two AA batteries.
- The lineup will consist of 16 games including The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
I have no info on the European release date or price, but I bet we’ll get it for 250€ on time for Xmas.
As for more details on the console itself:
- There will be a photo channel that will allow users to use the Wii to display digital photographs on television.
- There also will be an easy-to-use interactive news channel and weather channel.
- The Wii will make it possible to browse the Web on the television.
For more info and eye candy on the Wii:
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According to a japanese press release, the Wii Sports is not included in the package 😛
more info:
http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2006/09/14/nintendo-of-japan-press-event-psuedo-live-blogging/
Actually… the Japanese version won’t include the Wii sports, but the US version will.
http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/14/wii-packaging-revealed-wii-sports-bundled/
Sorry 🙂
From what I’ve read, it’s November 19 for Europe as well.