[Gareth]

Sources: http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/14/l...ss-conference/ and http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/14/n...mber-19th-250/

In case you've not heard already, the Wii is being released in the US before Japan... the Yanks will be getting it on Nov 19th, whilst the Japanese will have to wait until Dec 2nd.

Key facts so far...

"MSRP: $249. One price, one config, one color: white. This simplicity allows us to maximize volume throughout the Americas. Our shipment goal worldwide is 4M consoles during the 43 days between launch and Dec 31. The Americas will receive the largest share, a continuous flow of units."

First-party titles are $49.99, we expect 30 launch titles.

We'll also offer consumers widest range of launch titles in history of video games. The list is big, new and nostalgic, unique, bringing new type of entertainment. Signature title: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and Excitetruck, both available on launch.

"These titles are just the tip of the iceberg." There are many third-party games as well. Call of Duty 3. Tony Hawk, Trauma Center, Madden NFL 07, Need For Speed: Carbon, Elebits, Metal Slug Anthology, Barnwayrd, Cards, Avatar, Blaazing Angels, Far Cry: Vengeance, Red Steel, Ray Man...

Wii Channels - Find universal appeal for Wii. Create entry point for Wii with those nongamers. The Wii Channels menu -- all this is unique to Wii. "We believe that Wii Channels can change the interface between TV viewers, internet, and their games. When Wii is connected and in standby, user will first see unique channel menu. Contain initial page of Wii Channels, but it's expandable. The first channel is the Disc Channel or 130 Game Cube Discs. Shop channel, download the best of classic games."

Still no word of a European release date... guess we'll have to wait for the Euro Press Releases.

I think we're gonna be needing a Nintendo area of the forums very soon