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Sunday, June 14, 2009

What is a Nintendo Wii?

Nintendo Wii (pronounced "we") is another Video Game Console that has been released by Nintendo. Nintendo Wii is the console to compete with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3.

One of the many features of Nintendo Wii, is the Wii Remote, which can be used as a handheld pointing device and detect movement in three dimensions. Another neat feature is the WiiConnect24, which enables the user to receive messages and updates through the internet.

Size and Weight of Nintendo Wii:
Nintendo Wii is also the smallest Nintendo's home video game console to date, it is 44 mm (1.73 in) wide, 157 mm (6.18 in) tall and 215.4 mm (8.48 in) deep, that's near the size of three DVD cases stacked together.

Memory:
The Nintendo Wii has a 512 megabytes of internal flash memory and features an SD card slot for external storage. An SD card can be used for uploading photos as well as backing up saved game data and downloaded Virtual Console and WiiWare games. To use the SD slot for transferring game saves, an update must be installed.


Features:
Wii Menu:
What I have read about the Wii Menu is that it's based around the idea of TV Channels, such as Wii Shop Channel, Everybody Votes Channel, Internet Channel, Check Mii Out Channel, and the Nintendo Channel. These channels arrangement can be change by holding down the A and B buttons to grab channels and move them around.

Backward compatibility:
Very much like PlayStation 2's Backward Compatibility with PlayStation 1, but instead it's with Nintendo Wii and Nintendo Gamecube, from the official Nintendo GameCube software, to the Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards and controllers.

Technical Stuff:
Ports and peripheral capabilities:
  • Up to four Wii Remote controllers (connected wirelessly via Bluetooth)
  • Nintendo GameCube controller ports (4)
  • Nintendo GameCube Memory Card slots (2)
  • SD memory card slot (supports SDHC cards as of System Menu 4.0)
  • USB 2.0 ports (2)
  • Sensor Bar power port
  • Accessory port on bottom of Wii Remote
  • Optional USB keyboard input in message board, Wii Shop Channel, and the Internet Channel (as of 3.0 and 3.1 firmware update)
  • Compatible with optional USB 2.0 to Ethernet LAN adaptor
  • MultiAV output port for component, composite and S-Video
Storage:
  • 512 MB built-in NAND flash memory
  • Expanded storage via SD and SDHC card memory (up to 32 GB)
  • Nintendo GameCube Memory Card (required for GameCube game saves)
  • Slot-loading disc drive compatible with 8 cm Nintendo GameCube Game Disc and 12 cm Wii Optical Disc


There are a few other features I may have missed, like the Nintendo DS connectivity, what I understand is that Nintendo Wii is a very compacted size and complex console, through memory, internet connections, Backward Compatibility and what not, a great multi-functional video game console you should get if you hadn't already.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Why should you give up your Nintendo DS for the All New "Nintendo DSi"

Really? Why should the millions of you Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite users give your consoles up for the latest version Nintendo DSi?

Ya I know you have to lay out another $170 out for this console, but I am sure that this latest model of Nintendo DS will make PlayStation Portable similar to one another. Kinda makes you wonder whats new, since PSP can play Music and Videos not just Video Games, and your Nintendo DS can only play Nintendo DS and GBA games, with dual screens.

Compare the Ol' Nintendo DS bulky design with New and improved Nintendo DSi slim design, the Nintendo DSi's buttons has been moved for a better layout and access. Not only the Nintendo DSi's looks different to your Nintendo DS, it can play music, view and edit photos, download games with Wi-Fi connection, and a SD Storage Slot provides you with the capability to have more memory cards and enables you to play Music, Games and Movies!!!

The Music: not only you can listen to your favorite tones, but you can do a lot of effects to them echos, and fast forward.... I always wonder what Rod Stewart's song "Forever Young" sounds link in the old fashion 8-Bit Sound.

The Photos: If you ever use PaintShop Pro, or any other Picture Editing Programs, Nintendo DSi can do some editing itself next with its dual cameras, you can even strech those pictures like Marios face on Super Mario 64.

Downloading: Hey! What can I say! Everyone needs a little Wi-Fi Technology in their life! You can download cool games right there were your sitting while using you Nintendo DSi.

Storage: The more SD Cards your have the more Games, Music, and Movies you can play on your new Nintendo DSi.


Introduction to GameSquire's Nintendo Page

Everything you want to know about Nintendo, from Nintendo's History, Retro Gaming (NES, SNES, N64, etc.), and the latest info on today's Nintendo's gaming, like Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS.


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