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Presenting the Wii64

Presenting the Wii64

 
I have no idea why would anyone want this but nonetheless here it is. Someone decided to stick in his retro Nintendo 64 console in a Wii chassis. In all Wii glory, a lucky person will be able to play all the lovely N64 games on this ‘one of a kind’ Wii64. For added coolness, [...]

Nintendo updates Wii firmware to 3.4

Nintendo updates Wii firmware to 3.4

 
Nintendo has announced a firmware update to its Wii console. The new update moves to version 3.4 that promises to give USB keyboard support in Mii channel, Enhanced parental controls, improved disc read speed and better read/write speed for SD cards. However, Nintendo’s cunning mind has also decided to pull the plug off the [...]

EA Sports announces Active for Wii

EA Sports announces Active for Wii

 
EA Sports today announced their version of Wii Fit better known as EA Sports Active. Good thing about EA’s offering is that it does not require any additional peripheral. Active can played without the need of balance board. However, the Active expands a little in terms of exercises if a user happens to use balance [...]

Nintendo Wii, DS outsells every other console in US

 
Nintendo has done it again. NPD Group did the honors of revealing the sales figure of all the gaming hardware selling in US. With Wii and DS combined, they managed to sell about 1.2 million units, which is far ahead then all the combined hardware sales of Microsoft and Sony.
Here is the total number [...]

Nintendo solves storage woes for Wii gamers

Nintendo solves storage woes for Wii gamers

 
One of the missed feature if there was any for Wii gamers was the lack of storage space. It has just got 512MB memory and with the size of the console it was practically impossible for them to add some more. So till Nintendo readies its next console sans all the flaws of the 1st [...]

Nintendo working on Wii HD, due by 2011?

 
What They Play is carrying out a story which claims Nintendo to be working on a Wii successor dubbed as Wii HD, a true successor with HD capability, extra storage space and not a mere refresh. They came to this conclusion after citing various sources from the gaming industry that Nintendo has already shown [...]

Accessory gives out scents of the games on Wii

Accessory gives out scents of the games on Wii

 
AreusTech from China has created an accessory for the Wii which is as original as the console. Dubbed as Smells like Wii Spirit, it gives out different fragrances according to the game. The accessory attaches to the Wii’s USB port and disseminates scents like burned rubber while playing Mario Kart, sweat aroma while Wii [...]

Wii Backup Loader leaked

Wii Backup Loader leaked

 
UPDATE: The creater of this app, Waninkoko has officially abandoned the project.
The homebrew scene on Wii is going at a brisk pace. A few days ago, a video floated about Wii Backup Loader which can play backed up Wii games without the need of modchips. And today someone has leaked it to open the pandora’s [...]

Nintendo Wii and DS coming soon to India

Nintendo Wii and DS coming soon to India

 
UPDATE: It turns out to be fake. The distributor’s website has gone kaput.
You may question the authenticity of a website with a domain name like this and bearing semi-professional design but it is indeed true that these guys are the official distributors of Wii and DS in India. Samurai Games India has cracked up a [...]

Nintendo reveals Wi-Fi Network Adapter for Wii & DS

Nintendo reveals Wi-Fi Network Adapter for Wii & DS

 
The thing you’re looking at standing besides the Wii console is not the much awaited HDD but in fact a wireless network adapter for Wii and DS. Nothing’s extraordinary over here except you get a router with Nintendo badge on it and three easy to switch modes – Router, Bridge and Auto.
Japanese will be [...]