This are the images of 3 japanese wii game cases and wii game discs of the games: Wario Ware, Wii Sports and Twilight Princess.

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Please insert your Wii Startup Disc. This will set up your Wii console.

The mysterious Wii Startup Disc that was listed on the back of the Wii box has been summoned in public. While glancing over the Wii kiosk set up at the South Shore Mall Software Etc. in Bay Shore, NY, Engadget superstar Paul Miller snapped the above photograph, with the Wii console pleading (with the above message) for the Startup Disc. The request is written in only English, Spanish and French, implying that the disk is region-specific.

It may be a last-minute firmware update, but why not have the console download the update when it connects? After all, Wii is supposed to be connected 24 hours a day. Maybe Nintendo doesn’t trust its customers, and the Startup Disc is a mandatory orientation film on how to properly handle the Wiimote (think LOST). Or it might just be a very lame game — “insert the disc and win!” — that boosts your self-esteem.

Let’s say the Wii Startup Disc is a region-specific firmware update. If a US Wii owner could obtain a Japanese startup disc, could he or she enjoy a more expansive Virtual Console launch lineup?

source: joystiq

Nintendo has announced advanced software ( AiLive )that allows developers to easily create motion sensitive controls for their games. The technology is ground breaking and allows the Wiimote to actually learn. Instead of having to do extensive complicated programing developers only need to spend a few minutes to train the Wiimote.

Click here to see a video of LiveMove in action.

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This are the Official Nintendo Wii Accessories

Wii USB LAN Adapter 2,800 Yen (Aprox $23.46 USD)

Wii S-Video Cable 2,500 Yen (Aprox $21 USD)

512MB Wii SD Card - 3,800 Yen (Aprox $31.84 USD)

Wii Replacement AV Cable - 1,000 Yen  (Aprox $8.4 USD)

Wii Replacement AC Adapter 3,000 Yen (Aprox $25.13 USD)

Wii D-Terminal (Japanese Component) 2,500 Yen (Aprox $21 USD)

Wii Component Cable 2,500 Yen (Aprox $21 USD)

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If You Don’t have wireless internet,  Don’t worry; Nintendo Wii Ethernet Kit will get you online in no time

It’s undoubtedly good news after concerns that the lack of an Ethernet port on the Wii meant that the console could only connect to the internet via wireless link-up.

For people without a wireless-enabled router, this would mean purchasing a new router or the almost non-existent Nintendo WiFi Connector (that USB dongle thingy). But with the Ethernet Kit available, non-wireless gamers have nothing to worry about.

Those of you who connect your DS to the internet with the Nintendo WiFi Connector can use the same device to connect the Wii. And most wireless routers will also be compatible with the Wii’s built-in WiFi technology.

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Gizmodo comparation vs. published an article about the Nintendo Wii sizePlayStation 3 vs. Xbox 360 vs. Nintendo NES

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Opera releases details on its browser for the Nintendo Wii console

Oslo, Norway - September 26, 2006

Opera Software today announced details on its browser for Nintendo’s soon-to-be released game console, Wii. Opera’s full Web browser is available for download from the “Wii Shop Channel”. Nintendo has stated that they will offer Opera free of charge as a temporary promotion for all Wii users until June 2007.
Wii

From July 2007, users can purchase the Opera browser using Wii points. Wii points are credits users can buy that allow them to add new games or the Opera browser to their Wii consoles. The number of Wii points required to purchase Opera has not yet been announced.

With support for Flash and AJAX-based content such as Google maps, Wii users will benefit from a feature-rich Internet experience that is uniquely customized for the Wii. Opera for Wii boasts the same complete standards support as the Opera 9 Desktop browser, and includes the added functionality of “Zoom” and “Bookmarks”. The Wii remote control will also be an integral part of browsing, allowing users to intuitively control the Web with their Wii remotes.

Nintendo has previously announced that Wii will be available in the U.S. on November 19, 2006, Japan on December 2, 2006, and in Europe on December 8, 2006. The cost for the console is $249.99 or 25,000 Yen.

Opera Press Release

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Nintendo Wii Points Card , the monetary payment system for online downloads, is at Amazon.com now.

Nintendo Wii Virtual Console Will let you download a library of games for around $5 - $10.

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Dolby Press Releases : September 22, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2006 — Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) announced today that the Wii™ gaming console from Nintendo Co., Ltd. will use Dolby® Pro Logic II technology to offer gamers an immersive surround sound experience.

“The Wii™ console will break down the walls that separate gamers from everyone else” said Koji Kondo, Manager, Sound Group, Entertainment Analysis and Development Division, Nintendo Co., Ltd. “Sound is a key part of this equation and because Wii supports Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound technology, we think everyone can have a great audio experience.”

“Dolby Pro Logic II technology ensures that the Wii console can offer rich, immersive surround sound, which is essential to a great gaming experience,” said John Griffin, Marketing Director, Games, Dolby Laboratories. “We’re looking forward to hearing how great Nintendo’s games sound at launch.”

Availability

Nintendo has announced that the Wii console will be available in North America on November 19, in Japan on December 2, 2006 and in Europe on December 8, 2006.

source: Dolby

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It was reported from David Yarnton of Nintendo UK that Nintendo of America’s Perrin Kaplan made an error regarding the Nintendo Wii being Region Free. Well it turns out the boss was right, Nintendo of America confirmed today that the Wii will not be Region Free at all.

source: 1up

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