Nintendo announced that it will release its “Wii” game console onto the Japanese market for ?’??25,000 on December 2, 2006. Satoshi Iwata, Nintendo’s President, announced this at the company’s “Wii Preview” event held at Makuhari Messe, Japan.

The Wii package includes one dedicated Wii Remote controller and one Nunchuck remote controller with additional controllers as options, including a classic controller. Compatible software to be released coincidentally with the Wii’s launch extends to 16 titles from 10 companies, including “Wii Sports” that has already drawn attention at demonstration at exhibitions and other events, “the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess,” which Iwata calls “the ultimate Zelda series title,” and “WarioWare: Smooth Moves” that allows users to experience and enjoy the Wii Remote controller’s unique operation through microgames. Compatible software is expected to increase to 27 titles from 14 companies, added with another 11 titles to be released within 2006.

Titles to be added later after the Wii’s debut include “Pokemon Battle Revolution,” the latest title from the popular Pokemon series that boasts accumulated global sales of 110 million titles. This title will be the Wii’s first Wi-Fi compatible software that enables players to enjoy battle with distant friends. The title can also be played in combination with the Nintendo DS wearing “Pocket Monsters (Pokemon) Diamond/Pearl.”

The official launch date of Wii
- in America is November 19th and the price is $250
- in Japan is December 2nd and the price is 25,000 yen
- in Europe is December 8th and the price is 249 euro

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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced the expansion of the PlayStation 2 line-up in Europe with the introduction of a new color – Pink. The new, limited edition Pink PlayStation 2 will be available from selected retailers throughout Europe from 8th November 2006 and will come complete with two Pink Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK 2) and a Pink Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation 2).

Pink PlayStation 2 Specifications
Product Codes: SCPH-77003 PK (UK and Ire), SCPH-77004 PK (EU)
Included: Two Pink Analog Controllers, 8MB Pink Memory Card

The price of the Pink Sony PlayStation 2 is 159.99 Euro or about $205, it is expected to be available on November 8th.

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This 3 in one VGA box allows you to use Xbox, GameCube and Playstation 2 consoles on your computer monitor. It will accept any PAL or NTSC system video input and convert it into RGB output for any VGA monitor.

It will accept any PAL or NTSC system video input and convert it into RGB output for any VGA monitor. the device can be connected in a series between the computer and any PS, XBox, GC system so you can use your computer and the Game console (one of the three, not all at the same time) system without disconnecting or reconnecting any cables. It can also be connected in a series between the stereo speakers of you computer system so they can be used for your computer and your Playstation 2, XBox or Game Cube system.

The price of the XB/GC/PS2 3 in 1 VGA BOX kit is $52.99

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