Nintendo - Revision history

Admin at 09:04, 8 March 2007

Admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:04:09 GMT

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-	[[image:Nintendo-logo-mario.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The Nintendo logo, with mascot and most famous character Mario.]]	+	[[image:Nintendo-logo-mario.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The Nintendo logo, with mascot and most famous character [[Mario]].]]
	'''Nintendo Company, Limited''' (任天堂株式会社 ''Nintendō Kabushiki-gaisha'') is a multinational corporation founded on <!--This founding date is correct. Nintendo is literally over a hundred years old. Please do not change it to another date.--> September 23 1889 in Kyoto, Japan by Fusajiro Yamauchi to produce handmade hanafuda cards. In the mid-twentieth century, the company tried several small niche businesses, such as a love hotel and a taxi company. Over the years, it became a video game company, growing into one of the most powerful in the industry. Aside from video games, Nintendo is also the majority owner of the Seattle Mariners, a Major League Baseball team in Seattle, Washington. They are also are the partial owner of the Atlanta Hawks, an NBA team in Atlanta, Georgia.		'''Nintendo Company, Limited''' (任天堂株式会社 ''Nintendō Kabushiki-gaisha'') is a multinational corporation founded on <!--This founding date is correct. Nintendo is literally over a hundred years old. Please do not change it to another date.--> September 23 1889 in Kyoto, Japan by Fusajiro Yamauchi to produce handmade hanafuda cards. In the mid-twentieth century, the company tried several small niche businesses, such as a love hotel and a taxi company. Over the years, it became a video game company, growing into one of the most powerful in the industry. Aside from video games, Nintendo is also the majority owner of the Seattle Mariners, a Major League Baseball team in Seattle, Washington. They are also are the partial owner of the Atlanta Hawks, an NBA team in Atlanta, Georgia.

Admin at 15:19, 6 March 2007

Admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:19:03 GMT

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	[[image:Nintendo-logo-mario.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The Nintendo logo, with mascot and most famous character Mario.]]		[[image:Nintendo-logo-mario.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The Nintendo logo, with mascot and most famous character Mario.]]
	'''Nintendo Company, Limited''' (任天堂株式会社 ''Nintendō Kabushiki-gaisha'') is a multinational corporation founded on <!--This founding date is correct. Nintendo is literally over a hundred years old. Please do not change it to another date.--> September 23 1889 in Kyoto, Japan by Fusajiro Yamauchi to produce handmade hanafuda cards. In the mid-twentieth century, the company tried several small niche businesses, such as a love hotel and a taxi company. Over the years, it became a video game company, growing into one of the most powerful in the industry. Aside from video games, Nintendo is also the majority owner of the Seattle Mariners, a Major League Baseball team in Seattle, Washington. They are also are the partial owner of the Atlanta Hawks, an NBA team in Atlanta, Georgia.		'''Nintendo Company, Limited''' (任天堂株式会社 ''Nintendō Kabushiki-gaisha'') is a multinational corporation founded on <!--This founding date is correct. Nintendo is literally over a hundred years old. Please do not change it to another date.--> September 23 1889 in Kyoto, Japan by Fusajiro Yamauchi to produce handmade hanafuda cards. In the mid-twentieth century, the company tried several small niche businesses, such as a love hotel and a taxi company. Over the years, it became a video game company, growing into one of the most powerful in the industry. Aside from video games, Nintendo is also the majority owner of the Seattle Mariners, a Major League Baseball team in Seattle, Washington. They are also are the partial owner of the Atlanta Hawks, an NBA team in Atlanta, Georgia.

Admin: /* Wii (2006 – Present) */

Admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:26:34 GMT

Wii (2006 – Present)

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	Wii (pronounced as the word "we") is Nintendo's seventh-generation video game console. Its official project code name was '"Revolution", and as with the Nintendo GameCube, this reference appears on the console and its accessories.		Wii (pronounced as the word "we") is Nintendo's seventh-generation video game console. Its official project code name was '"Revolution", and as with the Nintendo GameCube, this reference appears on the console and its accessories.

-	The major feature of the Wii console is the console's wireless controller, the Wii Remote, that may be used as a handheld pointing device and can detect motion and rotation in three dimensions. The controller comes with a Nunchuk accessory which provides additional controls, including more motion sensing. The controller also contains a speaker and a rumble device to provide sensory feedback, and can be used to turn the console on and off. The console also features a stand-by mode entitled WiiConnect24, enabling it to receive messages and updates over the Internet while consuming very little electrical power. The console is bundled with a game, ''Wii Sports'', unusual for a games console of its era. In the Japan region, the Wii Sports game is not included with the console but is offered as a standalone title. The Wii has sold almost 4 million systems as of February 19th, 2007. The Wii, like the Nintendo GameCube, is the smallest and most compact system in its generation.	+	The major feature of the Wii console is the console's wireless controller, the Wii Remote, that may be used as a handheld pointing device and can detect motion and rotation in three dimensions. The controller comes with a Nunchuk accessory which provides additional controls, including more motion sensing. The controller also contains a speaker and a rumble device to provide sensory feedback, and can be used to turn the console on and off. The console also features a stand-by mode entitled WiiConnect24, enabling it to receive messages and updates over the Internet while consuming very little electrical power. The console is bundled with a game, ''Wii Sports'', unusual for a games console of its era. In the Japan region, the Wii Sports game is not included with the console but is offered as a standalone title. The Wii has a feature called [[Virtual Console]], which enables users to download retro games. The Wii has sold almost 4 million systems as of February 19th, 2007. The Wii, like the Nintendo GameCube, is the smallest and most compact system in its generation.

	On December 15th, 2006, Nintendo announced that it would offer to replace wrist straps for 3.2 million Wii controllers. Consumers reported they were breaking during game play.		On December 15th, 2006, Nintendo announced that it would offer to replace wrist straps for 3.2 million Wii controllers. Consumers reported they were breaking during game play.

Admin: /* Nintendo DS (2004 – Present) */

Admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 14:02:24 GMT

Nintendo DS (2004 – Present)

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	====Nintendo DS (2004 – Present)====		====Nintendo DS (2004 – Present)====
-	[[image:~~nintendo_js~~.jpg\|left\|thumb\|The Nintendo DS.]]	+	[[image:nintendo_ds.jpg\|left\|thumb\|The Nintendo DS.]]
	[[image:nintendo-ds_lite.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The Nintendo DS Lite in white.]]		[[image:nintendo-ds_lite.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The Nintendo DS Lite in white.]]
	The ''Nintendo DS'' (sometimes abbreviated ''NDS'' or ''DS'', also as ''iQue DS'' in China) is a handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo, released in 2004. It is visibly distinguishable by its horizontal clamshell design, which is almost a throwback to the Game & Watch, and the presence of two displays, the lower of which acts as a touch screen. The system also has a built-in microphone and supports WiFi standards, allowing players to interact with each other within short range (30–100 feet, depending on conditions) or over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service.		The ''Nintendo DS'' (sometimes abbreviated ''NDS'' or ''DS'', also as ''iQue DS'' in China) is a handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo, released in 2004. It is visibly distinguishable by its horizontal clamshell design, which is almost a throwback to the Game & Watch, and the presence of two displays, the lower of which acts as a touch screen. The system also has a built-in microphone and supports WiFi standards, allowing players to interact with each other within short range (30–100 feet, depending on conditions) or over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service.

Admin: /* Nintendo DS (2004 – Present) */

Admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 14:02:07 GMT

Nintendo DS (2004 – Present)

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	====Nintendo DS (2004 – Present)====		====Nintendo DS (2004 – Present)====
		+	[[image:nintendo_js.jpg\|left\|thumb\|The Nintendo DS.]]
		+	[[image:nintendo-ds_lite.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The Nintendo DS Lite in white.]]
	The ''Nintendo DS'' (sometimes abbreviated ''NDS'' or ''DS'', also as ''iQue DS'' in China) is a handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo, released in 2004. It is visibly distinguishable by its horizontal clamshell design, which is almost a throwback to the Game & Watch, and the presence of two displays, the lower of which acts as a touch screen. The system also has a built-in microphone and supports WiFi standards, allowing players to interact with each other within short range (30–100 feet, depending on conditions) or over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service.		The ''Nintendo DS'' (sometimes abbreviated ''NDS'' or ''DS'', also as ''iQue DS'' in China) is a handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo, released in 2004. It is visibly distinguishable by its horizontal clamshell design, which is almost a throwback to the Game & Watch, and the presence of two displays, the lower of which acts as a touch screen. The system also has a built-in microphone and supports WiFi standards, allowing players to interact with each other within short range (30–100 feet, depending on conditions) or over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service.

Admin: /* Game Boy (1989 – Present) */

Admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 13:56:49 GMT

Game Boy (1989 – Present)

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	[[image:gameboy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|The original Game Boy.]]		[[image:gameboy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|The original Game Boy.]]
	[[image:GBASP.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The last but one Game Boy - the Game Boy Advance SP.]]		[[image:GBASP.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The last but one Game Boy - the Game Boy Advance SP.]]
-	The ''Game Boy'' line is a line of battery-powered handheld game consoles sold by Nintendo. It is one of the world's best-selling game system lines, with more than 188 million hardware units sold worldwide. The original Game Boy has sold 70 million units, while the Game Boy Color sold 50 million units. The Game Boy Advance has managed to sell over 76.79 million units as of September 30, 2006. This latter system underwent two revisions without changing its game-playing functionality: a smaller SP model including a front-lit screen and rechargeable battery, and an even smaller Micro variant with a higher-quality backlit screen.	+	The ''Game Boy'' line is a line of battery-powered handheld game consoles sold by Nintendo. It is one of the world's best-selling game system lines, with more than 188 million hardware units sold worldwide. The original Game Boy has sold 70 million units, while the Game Boy Color sold 50 million units. The Game Boy Advance has managed to sell over 76.79 million units as of September 30, 2006. This latter system underwent two revisions without changing its game-playing functionality: a smaller SP model including a front-lit screen and rechargeable battery, and an even smaller Micro variant with a higher-quality backlit screen. Nintendo said of the Micro that they were not appealing to existing GBA owners, but new gamers who might see the tiny console as a fashion accessory. There is debate to whether the GB Micro is actually playable because the screen is ''too'' small.

	====Nintendo DS (2004 – Present)====		====Nintendo DS (2004 – Present)====

Admin: /* Game Boy (1989 – Present) */

Admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 13:55:08 GMT

Game Boy (1989 – Present)

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	====Game Boy (1989 – Present)====		====Game Boy (1989 – Present)====
	[[image:gameboy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|The original Game Boy.]]		[[image:gameboy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|The original Game Boy.]]
-	[[image:GBASP.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The last Game Boy - the Game Boy Advance SP.]]	+	[[image:GBASP.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The last but one Game Boy - the Game Boy Advance SP.]]
	The ''Game Boy'' line is a line of battery-powered handheld game consoles sold by Nintendo. It is one of the world's best-selling game system lines, with more than 188 million hardware units sold worldwide. The original Game Boy has sold 70 million units, while the Game Boy Color sold 50 million units. The Game Boy Advance has managed to sell over 76.79 million units as of September 30, 2006. This latter system underwent two revisions without changing its game-playing functionality: a smaller SP model including a front-lit screen and rechargeable battery, and an even smaller Micro variant with a higher-quality backlit screen.		The ''Game Boy'' line is a line of battery-powered handheld game consoles sold by Nintendo. It is one of the world's best-selling game system lines, with more than 188 million hardware units sold worldwide. The original Game Boy has sold 70 million units, while the Game Boy Color sold 50 million units. The Game Boy Advance has managed to sell over 76.79 million units as of September 30, 2006. This latter system underwent two revisions without changing its game-playing functionality: a smaller SP model including a front-lit screen and rechargeable battery, and an even smaller Micro variant with a higher-quality backlit screen.

Admin: /* Game Boy (1989 – Present) */

Admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 13:54:33 GMT

Game Boy (1989 – Present)

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	===Portable===		===Portable===
	====Game Boy (1989 – Present)====		====Game Boy (1989 – Present)====
-	[[image:gameboy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|The original Game Boy.]]	+	[[image:gameboy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|The original Game Boy.]]
	[[image:GBASP.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The last Game Boy - the Game Boy Advance SP.]]		[[image:GBASP.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The last Game Boy - the Game Boy Advance SP.]]
	The ''Game Boy'' line is a line of battery-powered handheld game consoles sold by Nintendo. It is one of the world's best-selling game system lines, with more than 188 million hardware units sold worldwide. The original Game Boy has sold 70 million units, while the Game Boy Color sold 50 million units. The Game Boy Advance has managed to sell over 76.79 million units as of September 30, 2006. This latter system underwent two revisions without changing its game-playing functionality: a smaller SP model including a front-lit screen and rechargeable battery, and an even smaller Micro variant with a higher-quality backlit screen.		The ''Game Boy'' line is a line of battery-powered handheld game consoles sold by Nintendo. It is one of the world's best-selling game system lines, with more than 188 million hardware units sold worldwide. The original Game Boy has sold 70 million units, while the Game Boy Color sold 50 million units. The Game Boy Advance has managed to sell over 76.79 million units as of September 30, 2006. This latter system underwent two revisions without changing its game-playing functionality: a smaller SP model including a front-lit screen and rechargeable battery, and an even smaller Micro variant with a higher-quality backlit screen.

Admin: /* Game Boy (1989 – Present) */

Admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 13:53:18 GMT

Game Boy (1989 – Present)

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	===Portable===		===Portable===
	====Game Boy (1989 – Present)====		====Game Boy (1989 – Present)====
-		+	[[image:gameboy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|The original Game Boy.]]
		+	[[image:GBASP.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The last Game Boy - the Game Boy Advance SP.]]
	The ''Game Boy'' line is a line of battery-powered handheld game consoles sold by Nintendo. It is one of the world's best-selling game system lines, with more than 188 million hardware units sold worldwide. The original Game Boy has sold 70 million units, while the Game Boy Color sold 50 million units. The Game Boy Advance has managed to sell over 76.79 million units as of September 30, 2006. This latter system underwent two revisions without changing its game-playing functionality: a smaller SP model including a front-lit screen and rechargeable battery, and an even smaller Micro variant with a higher-quality backlit screen.		The ''Game Boy'' line is a line of battery-powered handheld game consoles sold by Nintendo. It is one of the world's best-selling game system lines, with more than 188 million hardware units sold worldwide. The original Game Boy has sold 70 million units, while the Game Boy Color sold 50 million units. The Game Boy Advance has managed to sell over 76.79 million units as of September 30, 2006. This latter system underwent two revisions without changing its game-playing functionality: a smaller SP model including a front-lit screen and rechargeable battery, and an even smaller Micro variant with a higher-quality backlit screen.

Admin: /* Wii (2006 – Present) */

Admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 13:49:41 GMT

Wii (2006 – Present)

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	====Wii (2006 – Present)====		====Wii (2006 – Present)====
-	[[image:Nintendo_Wii.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The Nintendo Wii and its revolutionary controller.]]	+	[[image:Nintendo_Wii.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|The Nintendo Wii and its revolutionary controller.]]
	Wii (pronounced as the word "we") is Nintendo's seventh-generation video game console. Its official project code name was '"Revolution", and as with the Nintendo GameCube, this reference appears on the console and its accessories.		Wii (pronounced as the word "we") is Nintendo's seventh-generation video game console. Its official project code name was '"Revolution", and as with the Nintendo GameCube, this reference appears on the console and its accessories.