subject: Nintendo Wii - An Intro [print this page] Nintendo had been making video game consoles before Microsoft and Sony even made it big in their respective fields. From the original Nintendo Entertainment System to the GameCube, the company has been the most consistent console manufacturer over the past 25 years.
But somehow, it never quite caught up with the PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox when it came to the showdown during the last generation of consoles. People wrote of the company, saying it was part it's prime. He anything, the Nintendo Wii delivers an important lesson: never underestimate Shigeru Miyamoto.
The grand-daddy of video games and the creator of Mario pet about envisioning a new console that would transcend the current gaming audience and truly appeal to a whole family av large. Drawing from the japanese culture, he wanted to make video games a family experience. And boy, did he ever succeed.
Nintendo soon came out with motion sensing Nintendo Wii. Why the name? The company explains: "Wii sounds like 'we', which emphasis that the console is for everyone. Wii can easily be remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they speak. No confusion. No need to abbreviate. Just Wii".
Launched on September 14, 2006, the Nintendo Wii has sold almost 50 million units worldwide so far. That's not a typo - fifty million units!
Official Quote - "Wii is not just a gaming console, it's a reason to get together with your friends and family and play today's hottest games. Wii offers legendary Nintendo franchises like Mario, Zelda and Metroid, as well as all new classics like Wii Sports and Wii Play. Create your own Mii character to star in Wii games. Play friends online over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or use the Internet Channel to surf the net from your sofa. You can even download classic Nintendo games using the Wii Shop Channel."
