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Wii Speak: The Deal
Earlier this month Nintendo disclosed details of its new Wii Speak Channel service and the Wii Speak microphone peripheral. Yet many observers felt Nintendo’s press release provided more questions than it gave answers. “The Wii Speak accessory comes with a code that lets users ...
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
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
Why the Wii Could Win the World (but Probably Won’t) [GigaOM]
Why the Wii Could Win the World (but Probably Won’t) [GigaOM]
gigaom.com — 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 ... (more) Why the Wii Could Win the World (but Probably Won’t) ...
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Yes, you can get the Wii Speak Channel ticket when you buy a used microphone
Joystiq [Nintendo] — ... It's hard to believe that so much controversy could be stirred up by the Wii Speak Channel. Chances are that, had the shocking Wii Download Ticket scare not happened, none of us would have cared much about it. After a statement ...

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