Wii

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=**Description: **= The Wii is a home video game concosole released by Nintendo. The Wii is Nintendo's fifth home console, the direct successor to the Nintendo GameCube, and is able to play all official GameCube games. The main distinguishing feature of the console that seperates itself from itscompetitors (Playstation 3 and Xbox 360) is its wireless controller which can be used as a handheld pointing device and detect movementin three dimensions. Another distinctive feature of the console isWiiConnect24, which enables it to receive messages and updates over the Internet while in standby mode. It has a built-in Wi-Fi which delivers free online services and gameplay. It also has a built-in SD slot for storage and photo viewing. The system comes with Wii Sports game which is one of the most popular games. The Wii is also the most affordable home game console. **Sales Figures** (as of December 31, 2008)  = = =SPECS: = = =
 * **Region** || **Units Shipped** || **First Available** ||
 * Americas || 20.40 Million || November 19, 2006 ||
 * Japan || 7.80 Million || December 2, 2006 ||
 * Other Regions || 16.76 Million || December 8, 2006 ||
 * **Total** || **44.96 Million** ||  ||

General
Name - Nintendo Wii Type - Game console Form Factor - Desktop Height - 1.75 in Weight - 3.84 lbs

Game Console
Color Support - Color Media Type - Nintendo Wii disc, Nintendo GAMECUBE disc

Processor
Type - IBM PowerPC Instruction Set - RISC

Memory / Storage
RAM Installed ( Max ) - 512 MB

Video
Video Output - ATI Hollywood

Input Device
Type - Joystick, Remote control Connectivity Technology - Wired, Wireless Features - Motion sensor, Rumble feedback , Built-in speaker

Connections
Connector Type - ( 4 pin USB Type A ), 4 x Game controller, Component video output, Composite video output, S-Video output, 2 x USB Expansion Slots Total (Free) - 2 Nintendo GameCube Memory Card, 1 SD Memory Card

Miscellaneous
Included Accessories - Wireless controller, Wii Sports Game = = = = =APPLICATIONS: = = = The Wii has released over 400 games. Here are some the most popular:

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Mario Kart Wii Animal Crossing: City Folk The House of the Dead: Overkill Call of Duty: World at War Wii Fit World of Goo Madworld Guitar Hero World Tour Deadly Creatures

=RELATED LINKS: = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii

http://www.cnet.com/nintendo-wii.html?tag=pm http://www.nintendo.com/