Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. is turning 25 this month and to commemorate its special place in our gaming lives, Nintendo has announced a Wii Super Mario Bros. Edition in Red color. In addition to the new color, the console will also include a Wii Remote Plus controller that integrates Motion Plus and a copy […]
Game box-art reveals Wii Remote with integrated MotionPlus
A game listing of FlingSmash on Gamestop has inadvertently leaked Nintendo’s plans of a Wii remote with built-in MotionPlus. The box art explicitly mentions “Wii Remote Plus Included” but we’re not sure if there is any difference in the size of the controller since the previous attachment increased the height of the controller. Nintendo […]
Next-gen Wii could be 3D-enabled
Considering Nintendo churning out a portable 3D console, one would expect Nintendo to bring the 3D functionality to Wii too. Good thing is they’re already contemplating it, according to Nintendo’s CEO Satoru Iwata. In an interview with Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Iwata dropped hints that the next-gen Wii could support 3D provided 3D television market […]
Nintendo and American Heart Association join to promote physically active gaming
Nintendo of America and American Heart Association (AHA) have announced a new partnership to encourage healthy lifestyle by endorsing physically active games. In addition to the Wii console, Nintendo games like Wii Sports, Sports Resort and Wii Fit will come with an AHA logo that signifies “active-play” video games. The new packaging for the […]
Wii and DS sales slowing down
Nintendo loaded their pockets with lots of green paper with their Wii gaming console. However, with the annual fiscal report out today it looks like the Wii juggernaut is slowing down. Of course, there’s aggressive competition from other consoles but Wii’s slowing down of sales can be contributed to its lack of exciting game […]
US to get black Nintendo Wii from May 9
Nintendo has finally brought the black colored Wii gaming console to the US market. Starting May 9, American consumers will be able to snag this black console for the same price of $199.99 along with some new bundled content. The bundled package includes a Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort game […]
Netflix Instant-Streaming Disc for Wii now shipping
Netflix’s instant-streaming discs for Wii are now shipping. Although it won’t be available to all, bunch of Netflix members will receive the discs after which will be launched for all users. Unlike the Xbox 360 and PS3 counterparts, Netflix movies on Wii will be in SD resolution. Moreover, the Netflix application for Wii won’t […]
Nintendo turns down Wii successor for now
Previous rumors suggest that Nintendo could unveil the Wii successor this year but at the Nintendo Summit, Nintendo US marketing executive Cammie Dunaway turns the probability down. Speaking to Gamespot, she said “I don’t think it will be any time soon.” Dunaway thinks since PS2 had an installed base of over 50m, Wii at […]
Nintendo says Wii has a very long life
Wii is undoubtedly the bestselling gaming console currently but is crippled when compared to its competitors due to its limited set of features. And if slowing sales and reduced profits is any indication, Nintendo might’ve been well on its way to release a successor soon. However, Nintendo USA’s Prez, Fils-Aime begs to differ. According […]
Wii too gets Netflix streaming
Movie rental service, Netflix has added the last of the current-gen consoles to its movie streaming list. Nintendo Wii will soon support streaming of Netflix movies and TV shows. Netflix users with a monthly plan of at least $9/month will be eligible for the service free of charge and would require an “instant-streaming” disc […]
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