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Why the Wii Could Win the World (but Probably Won’t) [GigaOM]
Why the Wii Could Win the World (but Probably Won’t) [GigaOM]
Last month I had the chance to chat with a top U.S. Nintendo exec and suggest how, with a few savvy improvements to the Wii system, the company could turn it into the living room Net appliance of choice. But despite the opportunity Nintendo has with the Wii, the company seems ...
Black Friday Web sales jump | Technology | Internet
reuters.com — CHICAGO (Reuters) - Online sales jumped on Black Friday as consumers searched for electronics such as the Wii video game console and Apple's iPhone and iPod touch, according to eBay Inc and Amazon.com Inc. Amazon.com and eBay had both forecast a ... (more) Black Friday Web sales jump | Technology | Internet
Project | Wii Drum High
hezhao.net — With Nintendo Wii remote , Nunchuk and Wii Balance Board , it is easy to produce drum kit sounds from programming of their acceleration, joystick and weight data. These data can be transmitted from Wii controllers via Bluetooth to PC or Mac without ... (more) Project | Wii Drum High
Wii's Future In Motion
forbes.com — Hardcore gamers may still scoff at Nintendo 's Wii for catering to casual gamers. But hidden behind its Clark Kent facade are some impressive financial muscles. Nintendo rocked the gaming world when it brought out the Wii gaming console three years ... (more) Wii's Future In Motion
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Three things that can make the Wii Supreme
Newlaunches.com — ... 1) A better Web Browser because the current one is very basic and functional. A Yahoo-style web portal for watching Quicktime movies, editing Google Docs, and playing casual Flash games should replace the Opera browser. 2) An iTunes-like interface for purchasing content with Wii Points. 3) A platform that allows us to do social networking. I don't know if these additions will make the difference or not, but they will definitely fill in the void. For the complete repost head here .

Can Nintendo DSi Become the iPhone of Game Handhelds? [GigaOM]
GigaOM Network — ... But can Nintendo meaningfully compete with iPhone? As I complained last year, few of the company’s Internet services have impressed, and Apple’s smartphone has a tremendous head start. Michael Pachter, gaming analyst with ...

Flipnote Studio: Like an Animation YouTube for Nintendo DSi
NewTeeVee — ... In any case, it’s a welcome addition to Nintendo’s Internet connectivity and social-networking features, which have been painfully sparse up to now. That’s even been ...

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