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It's a question people have not thought of yet. Can Nintendo honestly make a smaller console system? They can the way they have been evolving. Look at the systems below how they have steadily been evolving in processing power, size, and general features.

Starting with the size of the Original Nintendo Entertainment System (Nes 8-bit). It was a very bulky system with a mess of cords. Still impressive for the first Nintendo Console. What it lacked in looks it made up for with sheer innovative ideas in the games. Nintendo produced thousands of original titles that caught on like wildfire.

Next came the Super Nintendo featuring a sleeker design to follow the Original. It was still bulky in weight and the same mess of cords. But the Super Nintendo had smaller games and a lighter weight compared to the Original. It was still an impressive jump from the 8-bit system to 16-bit system. It still captivated the audience to steadily build a fan base.

When the Nintendo 64 came out there was no real noticeable difference in size from the Super Nintendo and the controllers were the biggest yet. This system was solely to stun the fans with the groundbreaking 64-bit graphics and the same traditional titles. Some games to show the power of the Nintendo 64 were Mario 64 and Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

After the Nintendo 64 the designers were in a competition with Playstation's ideas to make their consoles as compact as possible. That was the birth of the Gamecube. This was the first system to feature a Wireless Controller (Wavebird).

Finally the Wii. It is completely wireless and the size of a 90's lunch box. From the way Nintendo is trying to compete with XBox and Playstation it is to be expected they will keep making more impressive systems with more impressive features. Look at the Ds it has the ability to play Nintendo 64 quality games in a very portable system. Great things to come!

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Starting with its unconventional name to its innovative controller, the Nintendo Wii comes loaded with every unique feature to make it a stand apart gaming console. The device has been a huge success amongst the gaming fraternity, and such is the furore the makers of the celebrated Xboxs and PSPs fear a run for their money.

Measuring 8.5 inches long by 6 inches wide, and being less than 2 inches thick, the Nintendo Wii comes with sharp, clean contours, with an Apple like glossy white finish. Which means, it not only makes a stylish appearance but also is quite compact. Another appreciated feature of Nintendo Wii is its angled plastic stand. With this, the gaming console can be oriented horizontally or vertically (something that the big player Play station 3 and Xbox 360 fails to deliver).

The Nintendo Wii comes with a set of impressive controls. They are designed to suit both left handed and right handed players. The controls include a Wii Remote and a Nunchuk--a joystick-style controller that connects to the remote for additional game control. The Wii Remote works for games within a radius of about 30 feet and functions as a cursor-type pointing device within about 15 feet. Also, the remote offers a great tactile feedback. The Wii Remote also contains a control for adjusting force feedback, a built-in speaker, a wrist strap, and four blue LED lights that indicate which player/controller number you've been assigned.

Downloading games from the online world is like a breeze, and the user friendly interface makes the experience of Nintendo Wii more pleasurable. A noteworthy feature of this gaming console is its "sleepless" WiiConnect24 service. Through this, the console automatically downloads information, even when it's on standby. Another feature worth a notice is its Virtual console. Here, gamers are allowed to download and play games from past consoles such as the Nintendo 64, NES, Super NES, Sega Genesis, and TurboGrafx16. Nintendo will offer 12 classic console games at launch, including Donkey Kong (NES), SimCity (SNES), Super Mario 64, Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis), and Bomberman '93 (TurboGrafx16).

Nintendo Wii is a gaming console for the masses. It is easy to understand, easy to use and quite affordable. So, for first time gamers, this console would sure prove an addiction.

Raina Kelsey is a gadget expert and writes about the latest gadgets in the market.

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