The release of the Nintendo Wii is coming November 19th (got my pre-order in) and Nintendo has finally released more details for the Virtual Console. The plan is to have 30 classic games available by end of 2006 with some of the games modified for use by the Wii-mote. Of note is the games that will be available (for a fee of course) for the Virtual Console stateside versus Japan. For example, Japan is getting Super Mario Bros while the US will have to wait but both will get Legend of Zelda. Especially taking a hit is the Super NES games where Japan is getting a 11 games to US' 2. When the rest of the available classic games will reach the US is unknown.
Also Nintendo indicated that it plans to have at least 32 Wii specific games ready by year's end. I have heard that dance before with the release of the Nintendo 64 and Gamecube so don't hold your breath on it happening. I keep expecting a delay on Zelda as it is considering the company's history.
Click here for a table that shows what games are coming to what country.
Also, gaming-age.com has posted pics of the Wii being unpacked and prepped for play. Nothing spectacular is revealed but for the curious, the pics are here.
Still even with the limited number of classic games available, the release date titles combined with the ability to play Gamecube games means that no one will lack in games to play.
The full list of games expected available by year's end is here.
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