All About Nintendo Wii

The Nintendo Wii is the 7th generation console released by Nintendo. It has considerably lesser graphical juice compared to XBOX 360 and the Sony PS3 but aims to capture the fun of gaming through the games and creative use of both its motion sensor controller - the WiiMote and Nunchuk.

Currently, there is 3 version of the consoles, NSTC/UC, NSTC/JP and PAL. The games are region locked so becareful which version you buy. There are rumours of an Asian release but no updates on that yet.

The SRP for the Wii in other countries are US$250, A$400 and 25000 Yen. In Malaysia, the price can range from RM1,700 to RM2,000.

The Wii is Wifi-enabled where you can shop via the WiiShop or connect to friends via WiiConnect24. It is also able to connect wirelessly with your Nintendo DS but at launch, this feature is still being worked on.

Bundles

Bundle A
1. Wii
2. Wiimote
3. Nunchuk
4. Stepdown adapter
5. Wii Sports
6. Zelda: Twilight Princess

Bundle B (can include adapter as well)
1. Wii
2. Wiimote
3. Nunchuk
4. Wii Sports
5. Any game

Bundle C (Jap machine)
1. Wii
2. Wiimote
3. Nunchuk
4. Any game

Pricing for game range from RM160 to RM240.

Technical Specs

Processor
CPU: PowerPC based "Broadway" processor, made with a 90 nm SOI CMOS process, clocked at 729 MHz

GPU: ATI "Hollywood" GPU made with a 90 nm CMOS process,[33] clocked at 243 MHz

Ports and peripheral capabilities:
- Up to four Wii Remote controllers (connected wirelessly via Bluetooth).
- One SD memory card slot.
- Two USB 2.0 ports.
- One Sensor Bar port.
- One accessory port on the bottom of the Wii Remote.
- Four Nintendo GameCube controller ports.
- Two Nintendo GameCube memory card ports.
- Mitsumi DMW-W004 WiFi 802.11b/g wireless module
- Compatible with optional USB 2.0 to Ethernet LAN adaptor.

Storage:
- 512 MB built-in flash memory.
- Expansion available via SD card memory, 2 GB maximum supported capacity.
- GameCube Memory Cards (for saving GCN games only).
- Slot-loading disc drive compatible with:
- 8 cm GameCube optical disc.
- 12 cm Wii Optical Disc.
- Mask ROM by Macronix.

Video:
- Up to 480p (PAL/NTSC) or 576i (PAL/SECAM), standard 4:3 and 16:9 anamorphic widescreen.
- Component (including Progressive scan), RGB SCART (PAL only), S-Video (NTSC only), composite output, or D-Terminal.

Audio:
Main: Stereo - Dolby Pro Logic II-capable.
Controller: Built-in speaker

You can check for availability of the Wii, games and accessories at:

Gamer's Hideout: 0377252775 [Cineleisure]
TNL: 0321411687 [Imbi]
6th Floor Sungei Wang: 21429118 (Freddy) [Sungei Wang]
Imbi Mario: 0321487717 [Imbi]
Sonig Enterprise: 0322842988 [Mid Valley]

by zio

This post has been edited by signither: Dec 14 2006, 04:33 PM

for those who want to set up their Wii on a projector, you should aware that the sensor bar only designed to works at no more that 6-8 feet.. so, you can try to create another sensor bar, like this guy over here

http://www.aussie-nintendo.com/forum/viewt...8012461e5c77ec5

This post has been edited by signither: Dec 12 2006, 09:08 AM

Lol no idea what to put in the first post. Maybe an FAQ on the Wii and GC

thanx signither on the info pricing for accesories

is there any premade 3rd party sensorbar ?
i'm using projector currently and the stock sensorbar range kinda low.

I'll double post it here and at the newly created one.

Great news to Wii owners, 4 new Virtual Console titles are released today on Wii Shop, they are:-

Alien Crush TurboGrafx, Ice Hockey NES, Dr.Robotnik Mean Bean Machine Sega Genesis and..............Gunstar Heroes Sega Genesis!. Gunstar Heroes is an IMMEDIATE BUY for me, and i've added Alien Crush as well for my purchase. Go get yours now!

Woot Gunstar Heroes and Elebits this week! Wii goodness indeed.

so many games to play but so little time

how good is elebits btw?

^ the game out already meh?

What is the price of Wii now?

yeah, wat he said.
wats da price of a local wii now?

might be getting it in japan.
playable back here rite?
thx.

I nunu, but I vant!

If you like something Katamari-ish.. then this might be for you. Good family and friends fun. Use your "physics gun" and turn the neighbourhood upside-down! w00t!

Price of Wii range from RM1700 to RM2200 right now i believe. Depending on the bundle.

As for Elebits, i think releasing today. Should be available locally hopefully this week?

no time ka? I play for you lor...

Zio, what package is this?

It depends on which model, either US/Jap...Coz there's price difference btwn those region..hehe
If not mistaken, the pic shown by zio is US package right? I don't think MY can get this package..The nunchuck seems missing though

This post has been edited by alvintan84: Dec 12 2006, 01:46 PM

an UK/Austrilia unit I presume ?

hehe i dint show the pic...that should be a UK/ Australian package..their official launch bundles lots of stuff..

And its Wii Play included..Australia is my best guess?

Djinn!! Elebits!

edited: Jst read the elebits review...and it has WiiConnect24 goodies! Finally a game that utilises the online aspect...can create custom map and let friends try it...a little something is better than nothing i say..

This post has been edited by zio: Dec 12 2006, 05:25 PM

does australia nintendo wii includes wii sports?

Nope it includes Wiiplay not Wii sports i think

i just read the article, the aus wii will be including wii sports too. wii play is only included with an additional bundle of wii remote at the price of AU$80