Wii Preorders Being Taken

[wraggster]

SuccessHK have today announced they are taking preorders for the Wii Console, heres the info if any of you havent heard of it:



Product Features of Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii US version
CPU from IBM; GPU from ATI
Backwards compatible with GameCube software
Wireless Controller
Classics Library on Download: NES, SNES, N64 & selected Genesis & TurboGrafx games
DVD Playback feature and Wi-Fi Compatible

More Description of Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii US version

The cool look: The new console boasts high-quality materials and a smart, compact design, approximately the size of three standard DVD cases stacked together.
Backward compatibility: The new console plays all games from the current Nintendo GameCube generation.
The secret weapon: The console also will have downloadable access to 20 years of fan-favorite titles originally released for Nintendo64 the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and even the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
The specs: The system boasts 512 megabytes of internal flash memory, wireless controllers, two USB 2.0 ports and built-in Wi-Fi access. A worldwide network of Nintendo players can gather to compete in a comfortable, inviting environment. Revolution's technological heart, a processing chip developed with IBM and code-named "Broadway," and a graphics chip set from ATI code-named 'Hollywood', will deliver game experiences not previously possible.
The stars: Introduction of a number of new franchise properties will add to the world's richest stable of stars, including Mario, Zelda, Super Smash Bros. Metroid.
Wireless freedom: A number of Wi-Fi-enabled launch titles are in development that will employ Nintendo's newly announced wireless gaming service, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Our friends at Lik Sang are also taking Preorders on the new console.

[NrevFletch]

Last I heard the DVD playback was taken out for cost reasons. IGN reported it within the last week. I guess we'll have to wait until someone hacks the Wii and makes it play DVD's. It does play some sort of video files on the photo viewer that you have on an SD card.

[Tiduas]

"A number of Wi-Fi-enabled launch titles are in development that will employ Nintendo's newly announced wireless gaming service, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection."

Is there gonna be launch titles with Wi-Fi support?

[pibs]

aww no wii dvd player?

for sure fact that im not pre-ordering this at gamestop!
them and their dang turn in 50games for pre-order haha