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Virtual Console is the name of a new Game download service offered by Nintendo for users of the upcoming Wii . LIBRARY Satoru Iwata stated in a speech on March 23 , 2006 , that Nintendo, Sega and Hudson Soft are working in collaboration to bring a "best of" series of games to the Wii.1 Nintendo has said all of their first-party games will be availible on virtual console. It is currently not known how third-party game developers will be included in this, though it is certain that some, if not all, will be. The third-party developers may possibly offer their games at different prices. It was later confirmed that Rareware titles would not be available to download due to Rare's current licensing (with the sole exception of the Donkey Kong games). {Link without Title} Likely titles NES SNES N64 Sega Genesis The list of likely games is unknown, although all first-party games are expected. TurboGrafx 16 The list of likely games is unknown. HOW IT WORKS Games downloaded from Virtual Console library will be stored on a 512 MB Flash Memory built into Wii. Another storage method is via the USB ports on the back of the system, which enable the use of external storage devices2. The Wii will use DRM to prevent games being played on other hardware. FEES The prices that Nintendo will charge for downloading games are not known, and will very likely be different depending on the console. Information can be expected at E³ 2006 . SEE ALSO REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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