Photos: IBM delivers Wii chips to Nintendo
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Wii chips
While the exact launch date and price is still not set, Nintendo hopes to release Wii in the United States before the Christmas with a price tag under $250. Nintendo plans to give more details at a Sept. 14 press event.
IBM Test Engineer Jim Myers (left) inspects a tray of Nintendo chip modules at the company's Burlington, Vermont Test Center.
Wii
The Xbox 360 is able to render graphics up to 720p (lines of detail) and the Playstation 3 plans graphics up to 1080p, while the Wii will output at 480p. Nintendo plans to compete with a lower system price and its unique controller.
Wii controller
The new Ninendo Wii controller comes in two sections, one for each hand, and contains a motion sensing device. For example (below), gamers can swing tennis rackets with arm movements. The controller will also "rumble" and contains a speaker.
Games
Other potential top-sellers include "Mario Strikers Charged," "Super Smash Bros. Brawl," and a version of "Madden 2007" that lets you throw passes.