Hardware Wii pr0n!!!11111
by Jason Wishnov 
{ Oct 1st 2006 at 9:00AM }
Forget the momentary lapse into 1337speak, but we're just easily exciteable. Good 'ol Matt Cassamassina has a wonderful four-minute session with the Wii, lovely fondling its every curve and crevice. It's quite detailed, and shows off everything you're ever wanted to see. You know. Under the flaps, places where eyes cannot regularly roam. Enjoy.
[Thanks, Nmaster!]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
wiimaster @ Oct 10th 2006 4:23PM
yeah, i saw this at ign yesterday. pretty cool though. im definately getting one launch day.
brent @ Oct 1st 2006 9:32AM
the wii is so small!
brent @ Oct 1st 2006 9:32AM
i like the gamecube flap
Bobby Nail @ Oct 1st 2006 10:11AM
You were so excited that make mistake at the title? :D I mean 11111
wiilover @ Oct 2nd 2006 8:56AM
I looks so cool with all the plugs and stuff sorry sony
Korey @ Oct 1st 2006 11:15AM
I dont know why but after i hear that you have to mount a sesor bar somewhere it doesnt sound to cool they should of went with bluetooth and now im just gunna wait for one get it around easter or summin spend my cash on summin else
friedgreenmushrooms @ Oct 1st 2006 11:30AM
@Korey: The controller itself _is_ connected to the console via Bluetooth. The sensor bar is only to detect where the controller is in 3D space. The bar is the size of two pencils, and you don't have to mount it anywhere...you just set it on top of your TV.
Ben @ Oct 1st 2006 11:38AM
A/V cable: I have seen VERY little on this subject. Since the Wii only has one A/V connector, it's pretty safe to assume it is NOT using the N64/GC cables.
So, will the one cable include ALL the connection types, ie Composite, Component and Svideo? Probably not. You will probably have to buy them all separately. :(
And what about audio?! Does the Wii finally get optical, or are we still stuck with Dolby PLII?
Anyone out there know?
David @ Oct 1st 2006 12:03PM
Yeh It still has no DD still stuck with pro logic 2
The Good Sir @ Oct 1st 2006 12:07PM
Maybe I missed it, but he didn't mention anything about the USB plugs, did he? I'm still hoping that I'll be able to plug my external hard drive into the Wii.
The Good Sir @ Oct 1st 2006 12:10PM
Yup, nevermind, I just missed it the first time. I'm a little hungover
Michael Baker @ Oct 1st 2006 3:03PM
Regarding the A/V cable, I heard somewhere that it will come with a composite video cable but that component video cables will be sold seperately.
lolersticks @ Oct 1st 2006 1:40PM
I love how he points out that it's not "going to break on the first day you buy it, [un]like other consoles" when he's showing how it goes on it's side.
/Wii60
Jaille @ Oct 1st 2006 2:37PM
Yup, seem like no USB ports in the final Wii; Panasonic, Nintendo's hardware partner, probably axed that so that people will be forced to use SD cards.
And, how is the opera browser going to do with so little ram?
Smoke @ Oct 1st 2006 2:44PM
@Jaille: He mentions the two USB ports at 3:04. Just no mention on what they're used for, but at the very least we're looking at hooking up a USB Ethernet adapter for those who don't have a wireless network available, and I wouldn't be surprised if it also does digital cameras that use standard USB Mass Storage support and don't use SD Cards.
nzdsgirl @ Oct 1st 2006 4:38PM
Wait a minute, what's everyone saying about cables and junk? I don't know how any of that stuff works...all I know is that a ps2 can connect to our tv, I've seen it done..So, can someone tell me if I will be able to connect Wii easily?
Marc @ Oct 1st 2006 5:50PM
nzdsgirl,
yeah, you'll be able to hook it up to a TV in a snap (seeing as how there's only two ports for Wii-TV connection).
"Yup, seem like no USB ports in the final Wii..."
Uhhh, watch the video again. They are there, but most people don't know what they're used for because they probably forgot. The USB ports can be used for game saves by using a USB Flash Drive or an external harddrive (don't blame me, Nintendo said this a looong time ago).
What we don't know is if any other attachments will make use of this USB port. My guess is no. For example. Why would we need to attach a keyboard there if Nintendo will probably just put an on-screen keyboard for the online browser?
The initial idea behing the USB port and SD slot is that people (and I quote) "can choose their own save methods from a variety of choices on the market". This way, we don't need to purchase Nintendo's own memory format because we (probably) already have a USB Flash Drive or SD card in the house already. And we can use that when the 512 MB in the Wii is used up.
Gee you people make up crazy ideas about nothing.
Dan @ Oct 1st 2006 5:52PM
nzdsgirl, if your TV has 3 A/V inputs (which are red, white and yellow colors) then you should be able to insert the plugs from the Wii of the same color as with most (all?) other video game systems.
Hans Gruber @ Oct 1st 2006 6:07PM
Hey, if he's right, I'll be good to go, good to go, good to go, good to go, good to go, good to go, good to go, good to go, good to go, good to go, good to go, good to go, good to go. So, hey, good to go.
Josh @ Oct 1st 2006 6:16PM
Ben:
"A/V cable: I have seen VERY little on this subject. Since the Wii only has one A/V connector, it's pretty safe to assume it is NOT using the N64/GC cables."
Add SNES to that, too. It used the same A/V cables as N64 and GCN.
Anyway, as for the issue with cables, I'll clear everything up here, and go a little more into Wii.
On the back of the consoles, there are FIVE ports. They are:
1. USB Port
2. USB Port
We don't know much about what these could be used for, except for and ethernet adapter if you don't have a wireless router and want to use your Wii online. Nintendo has not said much recently about USB mass storage (flash, hard drives), so that seems to be out, at least for now. (Actually, they/Perrin Kaplan MAY have said that it IS out, at least for now, if I recall correctly).
3. AC Adapter Port
This is to power Wii...Of course...^^;;
4. Sensor Bar Port
This is the port for the Sensor Bar...Of course...^^;;
5. A/V Multiout Port
This is different from the ones on any other previous Nintendo consoles. This is a single port that outputs both video and audio. The Wii will come with a standard composite A/V cable, just like all of Nintendo's previous systems, except for the NES, but just with a new port plug. These are the yellow/white/red cables that can only output low quality 480i (NTSC/Standard definition) signals.
There will also be available A/V cables with S-Video and A/V cables with component connections. S-Video is much higher quality than the included composite cables, but is still only 480i. S-Video looks different from composite cables, but is still only three cables, video and two audios.
The highest quality cables are the component A/V cables, which includes three cables for video along with the two for audio and is capable of carrying HD signals. Of course, as far as Wii is concerned, they will be limited to 480p signals (progressive scan), but not HD. Still, these produce the best picture and if you have a 480p or higher TV, they are necessary to have an enjoyable experience.
I don't know how the S-Video or component cables will be made available by Nintendo, though, so we have to wait for more information on that.
Also, Wii is only capable of Dolby Pro Logic II sound, just like GameCube, so that is why a digital audio out is not present on Wii.
I hope this helped clear things up for anybody that was confused.
daniel @ Oct 1st 2006 10:16PM
Can any1 tell me whats a syncro button???
Adrian vG @ Oct 2nd 2006 12:55AM
When you push a synchro button, that particular unit will either search for another device or broadcast its presence to other units, like wireless mice do with their docks (not bluetooth). The Wii will search when button pushed, the Wiimote will broadcast when button pushed. Push button one, then two, they will find each other, fall in love then peace will be restored to all of the universe.... I'm so tired...
Matt @ Oct 2nd 2006 2:54AM
Tell me where the Ethernet port is. They were quoted as saying it has one just a month ago.
Nintendo lies as much as Sony.
Author X @ Oct 2nd 2006 4:24AM
Ethernet port? I remember clearly reading that it would be able to use ethernet VIA the USB. Not have an ethernet port.
Dan @ Oct 2nd 2006 8:24AM
Yeah, it was definitely never purported to have an ethernet jack.
VanGuardian1 @ Oct 4th 2006 6:06PM
No built in ethernet jack, but built in WiFi adapter (If you have access to a wireless internet connection, you're good to go with no cables). Or you can use a USB Ethernet Adapter if you prefer wireless, I do believe Nintendo stated this before.
Matt @ Oct 2nd 2006 4:24PM
The phrase "and you're good to go" really has to be driven out of that guy's speech. Phrases like that make me want to carry a cattle prod around to give people a good jolt.
JAT @ Oct 3rd 2006 9:05AM
So, since the Wii offers a normal AC-port, does this mean that it comes without a huge-heat-brick(TM) generously offered by Nintendo's competitors?
TzakShrike @ Oct 5th 2006 11:17PM
Good to know that I'm good to go, if I want to go I'll be good to go. And that's good, being good to go. In fact, knowing that I'm going to be good to go is good to know. Haha, OK, I've had my fun. I'm good to go now. :)
TzakShrike @ Oct 5th 2006 11:18PM
Oh, and where the hell is the eth0 port? Argh! I want one of those :( I'd take a quick and accurate connection over wireless anyday. Oh well, I suppose I need to upgrade my router anyway... and I am moving house. (And it's not like wireless is really bad for speed/accuracy anyway... well, it's enough for a console at any rate.)
Snake @ Oct 3rd 2006 9:04AM
Batman has really let himself go.
JBT @ Oct 11th 2006 10:38PM
oh.....but sadly nintendo under estimated the number of Wii's that would be sold (they estimated 1 million but they found there was demand for 2 million, but don't worry...they'll release many million more in the fourth quarter :D) and unless you have already pre-purchased one....good luck
shotime4u @ Nov 22nd 2006 4:18PM
I have a old console tv that i use a RF Adaptor for my GC...what will i be able to do in order to hook up the Wii to this tv that has no av ports?