The long wait is at last (nearly) over for Nintendo gamers around the globe. On November 19th, the Nintendo Wii launches in the U.S. and we've been working our tails off to bring you the reviews, features, news and updated media covering the momentous occasion. This index page is designed to capture all of the content that you'll want to read pertaining to the new hardware and software. We'll be seeing the launch through well into next week so be sure to stay tuned for regular updates. Will the Wii live up to the hype? Is it the best thing to happen to the industry in a long time? Read on...



Articles

Madden NFL 07 (review)
Madden NFL 07 on the Wii offers up a fresh and exciting new way to play football.



Virtual Console Tested!
Guess which game I just had to download first?




Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo's online service goes live one day early. It's time to go shopping!



Wii Classic Controller
How does the new controller perform on those oldies-but-goodies?



Wii Points
We snag 2000 Wii Points early! Check out the card right here with hi-res photos.



Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam (review)
Toys For Bob and Activision score an SSX-style hit on Wii.



Trauma Center: Second Opinion (review)
"Damn it, Jim! I'm a doctor not a video gamer!"




Deciphering the PlayStation 3 and Wii
GameSpy gives you a practical look at what each console offers to the everyday gamer.



Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz (review)
Those adorable little monkeys are at it again, this time on the Nintendo Wii.



Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (review)
Some of the greatest heroes of the Marvel Universe assemble, making for one fantastic adventure.



Mii and You
We take a look at the cool mini-me creator bundled in the Wii's operating system.



The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (review)
Link's debut on the Wii pays tribute to Ocarina of Time and is nothing short of an instant classic.



Excite Truck (review)
Excite Truck just doesn't seem that exciting.




Wii Sports (review)
Nintendo's family-friendly sports package is the best money you won't spend this year.



Nintendo World 2006
Jonti checks out Nintendo's showcase of upcoming games in Japan.



DVD Playback for U.S. Wii Coming

It looks like we'll be getting a DVD-playing Wii after all.



Wii Component Cables Will be in Stores

Nintendo changes its mind and makes us happy.



4 Million Wii Consoles Shipped by Year's End
Nintendo plans to keep its new system flowing steadily into retail stores.



Top 5 Wii Games at Launch
Bryn tells you what's got him most jazzed for November 19th.






Media

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
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Excite Truck
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Wii Sports
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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
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Trauma Center: Second Opinion
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
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Call of Duty 3
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Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
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Red Steel
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Rayman Raving Rabbids
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