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Nintendo brews one last sWii-cret?

Posted Oct 30, 2006 at 7:17AM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: Wii Tags: GameStop, WiiConnect24

"Double, double,
Toil and trouble,
Fire burn, and cauldron bubble,
Something wicked this way comes!"

But in this case, the term "wicked" here would be taken in its positive connotation. Or will it? Oozing its slimy way to the top of a lot of forums and other websites is another rumor. And it's making some gamers giddy like a child high on sugar after a trick-or-treat route, while some other people are taking the "news" with a grain of salt.

What the heck is this all about? GamePro has confirmed that Nintendo is holding back one last secret about the Wii which will be made known sometime around launch date. Whatever this "big secret" is, everyone's been hush-hush about it. GamePro has this though:

Question: I recently went into a GameStop store... I began to discuss the Wii system with the manager... He explained Nintendo recently held a GameStop Managers kind of meet and greet for the Wii, with Reggie present. He also said Reggie announced there is still one more big secret left on the Wii, which will be revealed around launch. I called another store and the manager there said Reggie did in fact say such a thing... I have heard it is potentially a graphics solution or a camera attachment.

Answer [Rice Burner]: Wow, you're up on your stuff. I can confirm that there was a GameStop retreat and Reggie did in fact say there will be another big Wii revelation around launch time.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves here. We don't want to hype things up and then be let down in the end. It's entirely your choice if you're going to get excited over this bit of news or not. Some, including us here in QJ, are speculating that it could be something about the WiiConnect24 or maybe the Virtual Console. Or maybe a new Wii Channel they haven't revealed yet. For all we know, it could be something else entirely...

So, will Nintendo defy gravity with this big secret? That "Comment" link sure looks mighty useful right now, Donica think?

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...because are you really going to go buy a wii game that lets you wave the baton around and direct music? cool but nobody will pay $39.99 for that.

i especially hope that it is not only built in to the console music channel but that any cd of mine i put in i can direct the song to play either fast or slow.

# I'm getting tired of saying this.. — Guest 2006-10-30 09:33

but come on, it's pretty obvious that what's going to be announced is that the Wii is in fact HiDefinition, 720p and will be 360 comparable. All the trailers and images to date, due to strict Nintendo control have been downscaled.

The writing's been on the wall for months :)

# Me thinks not.. — Guest 2006-10-30 09:35

Hmm, I don't really think so.. Mainly because Displacement mapping eats CPU (or GPU, not sure) recources. Which, as we all know, Wii just doen't posses the abundancy of the PS3 and XboX 360. So unless Nintendo has come up with some new techinique (which I doubt, displacement mapping has been around quite a while), more likely not I think... Would be cool though! (and a shame games like Zelda miss out on it...... Shurely they wouldn't want that?)

# your quote — Guest 2006-10-30 09:42

that quote doth omit several lines!

# power — Guest 2006-10-30 09:47

It's going to have an expansion port to put a paralel cpu and gpu like ati crossfire to have the power if it doesn't sell.

XD.

Or an aditional accessory to play dvd.

But probably it's a new channal or new service.

# Stop trolling — Unicycle 2006-10-30 10:22

You're just trying to start trouble, and it makes this place an unpleasant one to come to. If I wanted to encounter trolls, I'd be home playing World of Warcraft.

# Don't hold your breath — Unicycle 2006-10-30 10:24

How long have you been saying that? You might want to focus your attention elsewhere so you don't waste so much time contemplating something that's just not true. Even if it did support 720p (which has been proven false), that's not comparable to the 360. I love the Wii just as much as you do, but let's get real.

# what if... — Guest 2006-10-30 10:46

What if Nintendo finally showed us some kick A** game that totally revolutionized gaming the way Super Mario Brothers did?

Or what if they reveled the true graphics of the system, and we all said "wow!"?

# More than likely... — Guest 2006-10-30 11:04

It's going to be a channel. And it's not like channels are small news. I was really surprised to hear about Wii channels and I got to admit that I am really liking them.

My parents won't go near a computer, but they watch TV all the time. Saying that people would rather surf the net on the computer or leave an e-mail there is not necessarily true.

I for one know for a fact that my parents would be more likely to use the Wii for the internet and posting messages, e-mails and digital images. My mom keeps up with the weather a lot and my dad likes the news. If there was a new channel, like "Wii Recipes" or "Wii Radio" that'd be cool.

# channels indeed — Guest 2006-10-30 11:19

chances are it's the new CNN news channel some parties have been speculating about...

# maybe — Shalashaska315 2006-10-30 11:23

Before they mentioned that user's might be able to create there own virtual console games. Something that might be very simplistic yet fun. Maybe this is the secret...

# it's true — Guest 2006-10-30 11:40

yes it's true, ralph is an idiot

# Karaoke Channel — Guest 2006-10-30 11:44

The surprise is a Karaoke Channel. Just buy the microphone attachment for your wiimote and it'll let you rock the house at your own house!

Just think, four wiimotes - and microphone attachments - lets four people sing (horribly) to their favorite songs!

# ... — Guest 2006-10-30 12:37

I am hoping 2000-3000 wii points free when you buy it, or a monthly free game (nes or snes) downloadable

# MABEY>>>>>>>..........>>>>>>>> — Guest 2006-10-30 14:13

.........................................

-More Sports in WiiSports

-Free Wii Points

-Wii Orchestra with sports

-Classic Controller With

Wii package

-Free Memory Stick

-Wiimote charges by plugging

into usb adaper

-Music CD's are accepted

and can play music

-Or a combo of music cd's on

wii orchestra, being able to

control your own music

...............................................

# hmm — Guest 2006-10-30 14:27

i think it has to do with the channels or graphics. the packaging....not so much. because i believe that wii sports doesnt come with the wii in japan...this makes me think that ninty has sumthing pretty cool about the wii itself that theyre not telling yet...

# That would be awesome — Nohbody 2006-10-30 14:34

They come out day b4 launch and are like, "Well we've lied, Wii has better graphics than advertised with HD support." lol not likely but would be awesome.

# ps2 support — Guest 2006-10-30 14:48

it will be able to emulate ps2 hardware like the intellevision did for the atari 2600 (lawsuit over that, intellevision won)

Maybe that isnt too likely, but that would hurt the hell out of sony, as the ps2 has a couple years of life left in it still. What do you guys think?

# I know what the secret is. — Guest 2006-10-30 14:59

The secret is you get the original super mario bros virtual game for free with the system

its a guess but you all know i am right. Bow down to your master you peons.

Whahahahahahaha !

# N64 — Guest 2006-10-30 16:32

The Swii-cret is that Wii will be able to play some N64 games. (With a little of CPU suffering), course... lol

# What could be the big secret. — Guest 2006-10-30 16:34

My manager siad nothing of this but he a idea that Zelda could be included with the console itself at launch..."sweet nice Scott (My Managers name in Puyallup WA)"

My idea is that it is like a voice chat system that hooks up bluetooth and you can chat with your freinds or some bluetooth as well. Tell me what you think of my post at rsjackdupp@yaho o.com

# re: N64 — Guest 2006-10-30 17:58

it can already play n64 games via virtual console, poopy nuts

# lol — Guest 2006-10-30 18:11

im pretty sure he was just kidding...

# jklasd — Guest 2006-10-30 20:19

this rumor is like "the sister of my fathers brother uncle friends boss that works at nintendo told me that reggie told him that there is a still a big secret behind the wii" rumors rumors

# its you again? — Guest 2006-10-31 00:41

omg... why on earth are you even in the wii sections if your going to badmouth it. you really need to think about the stuff before you actually write them. >

# Karaoke Channel? — Guest 2006-10-31 04:15

Hmmm... I wouldn't mind that at all...

# just a guess — Guest 2006-10-31 05:46

i'm guessing its a free virtual console game or free Wii points.

# ZOMG — Guest 2006-10-31 06:39

It's something so cool like a WEB CAM OR SOMETHING SNAZZY!! WHOOP!!11 Nah, i don't really care. I'll get a Wii, i'll eventually get every system...Nintendo's "rumors" have let me down time and time again though...don't hold your breath.

# Maybe..... — Guest 2006-10-31 07:16

I think maybe you could run a game channel through the SD memory port. Meaning HOMEBREW!

# not soo fast — Guest 2006-10-31 09:20

as we all know all companys are out to make money so my guess is that they are saying it is something cool but in reality it is a extra wiimote.

# Is Ralph paid by Sony? — Guest 2006-10-31 09:59

I've seen Ralph at any site or blog dealing with Wii. Trying shot it down. What a Sony Nazi you are. Graphic whore! I'll tell you something that will pissed you off. There are more sold out Wii reservations than PS3. Yup it's true. Not just because there more Wii's, but Wii's are actually being reserved at a faster rate. Ask a retailer! That's what my Gamestop said. And Ralph if your always on some Wii site trying shot it down because the media beating Sony has taken over the months, or cause Sony's paying you, or because you mother left your father for some guy who works at Nintendo, or because your like the millions who want a wii, just buy one already, or quit being so negative. Like it or not, listen to the news, reviews, retailers, internet my friend Wii IS going to sell just like the DS "which owns the PSP in sales". Let it go...............not everyone wants a bunch of graphically over baring shooters, or long drawn out RPG's set in Camelot.

# i just found out — Guest 2006-10-31 10:01

the secret is they wii will takeover your house and take over the world

# Specution — Guest 2006-10-31 10:42

cletus what are you talking about it aready has taken controll of my life and the world

maybe they will allow you to stream your own music to the console, that could be done just by adding another channel. And like the xbox 360 it would play as the games music. Even if they do not allow you to do this i have been thinking of a way to do this through the web browser which is totally do able.

# dude — Guest 2006-10-31 10:46

i wouldnt mind having an extra wiimote

# usb expansion — Guest 2006-10-31 14:22

maybe it has to deal with the use of the usb ports...

Maybe we will be able to hook up an external hard drive to it.

# re — Guest 2006-11-11 18:05

i wouldnt mind that

# Woah now, take it down a notch. — Guest 2006-11-13 19:43

Hey now, don't start anything, oh wait, you already did. Oh well, live and learn , or live and learn to shut up in your case.

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