wraggster
May 15th, 2006, 18:09
Via BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4772109.stm)
The Wii (pronounced "we") grabbed attention with its controller based on motion sensors rather than buttons.
The positive reaction, coupled with news that it will hit the shops before Christmas to compete with the Sony PlayStation 3, encouraged investors.
Nintendo shares climbed 6.2% to 19,710 yen having gone as high as 19,890 yen - its highest level since April 2002.
The Wii (pronounced "we") grabbed attention with its controller based on motion sensors rather than buttons.
The positive reaction, coupled with news that it will hit the shops before Christmas to compete with the Sony PlayStation 3, encouraged investors.
Nintendo shares climbed 6.2% to 19,710 yen having gone as high as 19,890 yen - its highest level since April 2002.