Nintendo Wii Vs Playstation 3: Holiday Console War

What is the Wii?
Nintendo's new game system, released two days after the PS3. It will cost $250.
The Wii console is white in color and can be displayed either vertically or horizontally.

How big is it?
About 8.5 inches long, 6 inches wide and less than 2 inches thick

Is it internet capable?
The Wii console communicates wirelessly with the Internet via wireless or a Wii LAN adaptor.

What about other devices?
Wii also can connect wirelessly with Nintendo DS.

Can I play any old games?
The Wii is backward-compatible to all Nintendo GameCube games.

How many people can play?
The Wii includes four ports for controllers and two slots for memory cards.

What is the Wii Remote?
According to wii.nintendo.com:
"To make gaming as accessible to people of all ages and all abilities, Nintendo wanted to create a controller that was as inviting as it was sophisticated."
"... the wireless Wii Remote is a multifunctional device that is limited only by the game designer's imagination. In a tennis game, it serves as your racket you swing with your arm. In a driving game, it serves as your steering wheel."

And the Nunchuk?
It includes an analog stick to assist in character movement. It also contains two buttons positioned for quick access.

How far away do the controllers work?
15 to 30 feet

What are some other features of the Wii besides gaming?
The Wii Menu- Channels
Mii Channel
Forecast Channel
News Channel
Virtual Consoles
Wii Shop
Photo Channel
Wii Message Board

More on Virtual Consoles
NES games start at 500 Wii Points, Super NES games start at 800 Wii Points and Nintendo 64 games start at 1,000 Wii Points. Sega Genesis games start at 800 Wii Points.
Wii Points can be purchased online or at retail at an MSRP of $20 for 2,000 points.
A 'Classic Controller' has been designed for the Wii to use with these games. You can also use a GameCube controller.

WiiConnect24
The Wii console can communicate with the Internet even when the power is turned off. The WiiConnect24 service delivers a new surprise or game update, even if the system is idle.

What are other people saying about the Wii?
"When the Wii arrived in its very Mac-like box, I didn't know what to make of the controller, other than to think that it looked like a big iPod Shuffle. I hooked the system up to the TV (which took all of 30 seconds).." Read the rest here, very funny about a father finally being able to beat his daughter- http://www.boingboing.net/2006/11/16/wii_first_impression.html

"Admittedly, the Wii's graphical output isn't up to snuff with its HD-toutin' brethren, but as PC Mag states, "within a half hour, you won't care.""- http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/16/nintendo-wii-review-roundup/

"By giving players the ability to physically interact with a virtual world, Nintendo has significantly changed the experience of videogaming. It's suddenly more immersive, more compelling and potentially more appealing to consumers who have never considered buying a videogame console before."- http://inhome.rediff.com/money/2006/nov/18forbes.htm

"Just say 'Whee!' to Wii!"- http://www.startribune.com/459/story/816911.html
Also check out this site for their take on the following Wii games:
Wii Sports
Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz
Excite Truck
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess