Nintendo unleashes the Wii in the U.S.

Posted on Sunday, November 19 2006 @ 17:39 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

The Nintendo Wii console is finally available in the U.S. today.

Engadget published some live coverage of the launch in New York.

We're hanging out at Toys "R" Us Times Square this evening, getting all ready for a bazillion people to get their respective Wii on. As of 9PM the line is already mind boggling, but the word is Toys "R" Us is stocked with 5,000 7,000 of the dang things for the launch, so there are going to be a lot of people going home happy this evening. Keep watching this space for more of the action as it unfolds, and make sure to peep the pics after the break.

More coverage at Shacknews, IGN, GameSpot and 1UP.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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