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Nyko Kama Wireless Nunchuk (Wii): Even though the Nintendo Wii makes use of wireless technology, you still need a wire to attach the nunchuk accessory to the Wii remote for selected games that require it. While many gamers agree the cord length is ample, there are a few situations where you may feel constrained. ...; Tags: Games, Nintendo Wii, Kama Wireless Nunchuk, nunchuk, Nyko, Wii Remote, wireless; Product reviews 2008-05-09
Photos: Cracking open the nintendo wii Remote: TechRepublic explores the design and circuitry of Nintendo's Wii Remote. by CNET News.com; Tags: Nintendo Co. Ltd., Photograph, Nintendo Wii, CNET News.com, Corporate Governance, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Hardware, Networking; Image galleries 2008-05-07
Nyko Perfect Shot (Wii): We've seen our fair share of Wii accessories by now--most of them meaningless plastic encasings providing no real advantage over just using the Wii remote by itself. But with the Perfect Shot from Nyko, we're finally seeing a practical application for use with most Wii shooter games. The snap-on housing...; Tags: Engineering, Nintendo Wii, Perfect Shot, Nyko, Wii Remote; Product reviews 2008-04-03
Nintendo eyes smash hit with 'Smash Bros.': Nintendo eyes smash hit with 'Smash Bros.'Old News, Plus...enough with the fighting games. This is ridiculous and out of hand! I had the PS3... 95% of the games are fighting type games or embedded in the game. I went out and finally acquired a Wii because I...; Tags: Games, Nintendo Co. Ltd., game, Nintendo Wii; Discussion threads 2008-03-14
nintendo wii outsells PS3 4-to-1 in Japan: Nintendo Wii outsells PS3 4-to-1 in JapanIrrelevant headlineThe Wii is a cheaper machine, aimed at a lower price, higher volume market. Of course is will outsell the PS3. It is great for Nintendo that they are selling an innovative product so well. But, the PS3 is aimed...; Tags: Games, Game players, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation 3, game; Discussion threads 2008-02-28

Oscars emcee Jon Stewart plays with his iPhone, Wii too!: Seems like Academy Awards emcee Jon Stewart managed to include iPhone and Wii-related compedy bits in last night's Oscar telecasts. Engadget has posted a grab from one of those moments. Doesn't tell us much about the iPhone except for the...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Engadget, Nintendo Wii, Jon Stewart, Russell Shaw; Blog posts 2008-02-25
'Wii Fit,' WiiWare due in U.S. in mid-May: 'Wii Fit,' WiiWare due in U.S. in mid-May'Wii Fit,' WiiWare due in U.S. in mid-MayI'm curious as to which demographic will purchase this. Its a great concept but is it going to the lonely housewife, the hardcore gamer, or overweight person who wants to get in shape?RE: 'Wii Fit,'...; Tags: Nintendo Wii, WiiWare, Wii Fit, mid-May; Discussion threads 2008-02-20
Nokia debuts Android phone, sort of: No, Nokia is not jumping on the Android bandwagon yet, but the new Nokia 6210 Navigator reviewed by ZDNet's Matthew Miller points the direction ahem for Android phones set to debut later this year. The centerpiece of this device is Nokia Maps 2.0 (think Google Maps meets...; Tags: Phone, Nokia Corp., Hardware, Nintendo Wii, Android, Android Software Development Kit, Telecom & Utilities, Ed Burnette; Blog posts 2008-02-18
Is Nintendo about to challenge Jenny Craig?: Guest post: Chris Matyszczyk investigates the power of Nintendo's Wii and virtual gaming to improve the health and well being of society. Depending on whose statistics you prefer to disbelieve, between 15 and 25 percent of American children are overweight. The causes seem evident...; Tags: Nintendo Co. Ltd., Fact, Nintendo Wii, Nathan, Games, Personal Technology, Chris Matyszczyk; Blog posts 2008-02-16
30.2 mln Wiis by year-end 2008: The global installed base for the Nintendo Wii will rise to 30.2 mln units in 2008, up from 18 mln in 2007. This will put the Wii ahead of the Xbox 360’s total of 25.7 mln units in 2008, iSuppli says. The installed base for the Nintendo Wii will grow...; Tags: Installed Base, Compound Annual Growth Rate, Nintendo Wii, Game Players, Investment, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Finance, AM; Blog posts 2008-02-16
Diversions: Guitar Hero coming to the Wii: Diversions: Guitar Hero coming to the WiiGuitar HeroThats great news I know some friends that are devoted to the game and would enjoy the new options.http://www.myguitarbuddies.com/; Tags: Games, Guitar Hero, Nintendo Wii; Discussion threads 2008-02-02
Turning any monitor in to a 3D VR display: Turning any monitor in to a 3D VR displayFreaky and Far OutntMost Cool thing I have seen in awhileGeorge this has to be one of the coolest things I have seen in years. It is exciting to think of the possibilities, an the 3d effect was amazing. I can imagine...; Tags: Games, Webcam, Nintendo Wii, Wii Remote, monitor; Discussion threads 2008-01-25
Wii outsells PS3 by over 3-to-1 in Japan: Wii outsells PS3 by over 3-to-1 in JapanThe Japanese are an intelligent people .Why oh why would they want to play a console (X-Box) that bursts into flames ?Japanese are losing out...By ignoring the XBOX 360, the people of Japan are losing out on the biggest game of all time,...; Tags: Games, Game players, Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation 3, game, Halo 3; Discussion threads 2008-01-07
Nintendo to bring DS downloads to Wii: Nintendo to bring DS downloads to WiiDS Online PlayAbout using a DS online... DS's "Zelda: Phantom Hourglass" has a network configuration utility that was able to get me onto my WEP Security-Enabled network - though you're quite right about the pain-in-the-patella of typing the key, but it's no more difficult...; Tags: Wi-Fi, Network security, WIRELESS, Nintendo Wii, WPA, Nintendo Co. Ltd., WEP; Discussion threads 2008-01-03
Nintendo to bring DS downloads to Wii: According to the New York Times, Nintendo is moving their two top gaming platforms even closer together: the Wii, designed for casual gamers of all ages, and the DS, designed for players on the go. Both devices feature built-in WiFi connectivity. Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's president and chief operating...; Tags: Game, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Nintendo Wii, Kid, DS, Games, Personal Technology, Ed Burnette; Blog posts 2008-01-03
Most influential tech of 2007: Most influential tech of 2007Ironic to pick VistaA product that actually lowered MSFT's influence in the tech world. I guess if you look at it through the fat end of the telescope it was influential in a negative way. Wii wins hands down in my book, then Ubuntu...; Tags: Processors, Games, IBM Corp., quad-core, Nintendo Wii, processor, Apple iPhone; Discussion threads 2007-12-27
Vote: XBOX vs. Wii, iPhone vs. Moto Q, iPhone vs. BlackBerry Pearl, etc.: Today, when I should be doing laundry and packing for my Christmas Holidays trip, I've been having entirely too much fun today on Product Clash. The premise of this new site is simple. You can read side-by-side specs for two devices in any...; Tags: Apple iPhone, BlackBerry Pearl, RIM BlackBerry, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Wii, Handhelds, Game Players, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Russell Shaw; Blog posts 2007-12-23
Enjoying some Wii time: Enjoying some Wii timeHow IronicI haven't had much time to game either, but I've also been playing Resident Evil 4! I have it for the GameCube, and am now renting it for the Wii; after beating the Wii version, I can definitely say that I prefer it over the...; Tags: Games, Game players, galaxy, Nintendo Wii, Wii time, game; Discussion threads 2007-12-23
Enjoying some Wii time: I don't get a lot of time for gaming, but over the past few days I've taken the opportunity to spend some quality hands-on time with my Nintendo Wii console and it's easy to see why it's such a popular Holiday gift. The Wii doesn't win any awards...; Tags: Game, Nintendo Wii, Wii Remote, Games, Personal Technology, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2007-12-23
River Past Crazi Video for Wii (exe): Finally, it is now possible to play all of your favourite videos on your Nintendo Wii. River Past Crazi Video for Wii is the easiest way to convert your video for your Wii. It accepts a wide range of video formats 3GPP, 3GPP2, ASF, AVI, DAT VCD, DivX, DV, MKV,...; Tags: Movie, Video, Nintendo Wii, Corporate Communications, Marketing; Software downloads 2007-12-19