Following with the new black bundle launch, is its November 20th general availability across Europe. But until now, there are no words on the price of the new bundle. Interestingly, we heard that the company will also be including a black version of the Classic Controller Pro that will be separately sold.

Although the Black Nintendo is confirmed for Europe heading back to U.S. is a different situation where Nintendo USA is still in secrecy if there will be a limited black version of Wii. Instead last July the company issued a statement no plans to have other colors of Wii in the US, which seems we can wait or not cross-fingers.

The new Wii Steering Wheel add-on will support new Wiimote + Motion Plus. It will cost you just $10, and its up to you to decide whether you just want to hold your Wiimote sideways and out this plastic holder.

Do you think this plastic holder is worth it for your $10?

Those doubts were soon cast aside though when Nintendo revealed their concept for the wireless controller at a show in Japan in 2005. In late 2006 The Nintendo Wii was in high demand. In fact, stores couldn’t get enough of them to fill the demands for the holidays. Many people were paying thousands of dollars for them on eBay and other online auction sites. There were also plenty of charity fundraisers selling high volumes of tickets due to the prize being a Nintendo Wii.

The road to such success was one that took many twists and turns though. In 2001 Nintendo released the GameCube. It was quite successful but the researchers for the company felt that so much more could be accomplished due to the technology we have available. As the same time the Nintendo DS was being finalized. Many of the concepts of these two early works though are a crucial part of the overall design of the Nintendo Wii.

It took the visions of both developers, programmers, and engineers to get the Nintendo Wii that we love today to take shape. They had a variety of concepts they needed to implement. First, they needed to make it affordable or people weren’t going to buy it no matter how good it was. Nintendo make it known from the start they wanted the Wii to be family oriented. Therefore it had to be offered at a price that the average family could afford to buy it.

Next they wanted to go beyond the basics of playing video games. They wanted to give players a chance to be a part of the game. This was different from simply enjoying playing the game. Being able to use the right tools and accessories would make a huge difference in this area. A great deal of effort was put into offering very realistic movements and graphics to allow this to happen.

Last but not least they wanted the games to be fun and interactive. They wanted parents to be willing to buy this type of gaming console without worrying that their kids would become inactive in other aspects by playing it all the time. They wanted to make sure people of all ages were going to be able to have a great time using it as well.

The name of the Wii was changed many times before it was released. One of the top names that was considered was Revolution. However, the executives of the Wii had a worldwide vision for this home gaming console. Therefore, they wanted a name that would be simple to pronounce in any given language.

Since the goal of the company was to offer something that everyone could enjoy, using the word WE in it was something that many people loved. The spelling of it was changed though to give it a more distinct element that would be connected to the Nintendo brand in the minds of consumers from all over the world. This is a marketing strategy that certainly was worked out well for Nintendo.

No one can question the success of the Nintendo Wii though. It has won many different awards in the few years it has been on the market. Since September of 2007 it has been the top selling home gaming console. Even though other companies are trying to copy the standards that Nintendo has set they haven’t been able to generate the same consumer following.

The Nintendo Wii was just released in both China and South Korea in 2008. There are plans to launch it in Morocco and the Philippines later this year or in early 2009. This is due to customer demands from those regions. Many people there already have them but they have been paying a premium price for them on the black market.

The Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS are the most successful consoles of our time. As of June 2008 the Nintendo DS has sold over 20 million units in the US. The Sales of the DS Lite have reached 58.72 million units worldwide. Nintendo anticipates worldwide sales of the Wii to reach 50 million units by March 2009.

While the DS Lite at least comes in different colors there is nothing else that distinguishes your gaming device from the consoles of your friends. But there is always the possibility of applying a Nintendo skin or decal that you can put on your gadget of choice to give it an individual look. It’s like a second skin that wraps around your device to keep it safe. As a bonus a Nintendo skin keeps dirt, dust and fingerprints of the gadgets so they last longer and if you ever chose to sell it the resale value would be significantly higher.

If you’re interested in what to consider when buying and applying your own Nintendo skin, there are some important things you need to know before you begin. Just follow these five tips for Nintendo skins:

1. An important factor when you start applying a Nintendo skin is making sure that you clean the surface of your gadget thoroughly. Surface preparation is the key. The reason why this is important is that later there must not be absolutely any dust between the console and the Nintendo skin. If you do not clean the surface you run the risk of the skin developing tiny air bubbles and finally coming off. Alcohol works best for removing grease and stains.

2. Inspect all pieces of your Nintendo skin closely. The better you know them the less it happens that you apply them in the wrong places. For most people it might be easier to start applying the small parts of the Nintendo skin first and working up to the big ones. You will get a better feeling of the application process and will not make any mistakes when you progress applying them.

3. When applying a Nintendo skin, work from the center of your device outside. Simply push all air bubbles that are still there to the outside. The decal is applied correctly when there are absolutely no more bubbles.

4. Although your Nintendo console is now protected against dust and fingerprints your Nintendo skin still can and (of course) will get dirty. You can clean it with a damp cloth.

4. If you grow tired of your skin design after some time, that’s no problem. You can replace your Nintendo skin at any time. Most decals are removable without any residue.

So if you really want to protect your DS, DS Lite or Wii with aNintendo Skin, follow these tips to enjoy your gaming device with its new protection and design for a long time.

Ah, the Gaming World. An amazing modern phenomena which has transformed the way in which we spend our time. So many people live the gaming life with an abundance of different consoles and gadgets. Should you be thinking about buying your very first console, or if you want to extend your collection further, stop looking here; you have found what you seek.

I will give here a short article for the time conscious of you, and I will discuss the ‘big three,’ the Sony PlayStation 3, the Microsoft Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii. Each has triumphs and each has drawbacks, and I will present these in due course over the next few minutes.

Firstly, the Sony PlayStation 3 [PS3]. Following the success of the original PlayStation, and the subsequent landmark, the PS2, Sony must be thriving on the sheer sales alone of the system. We have always loved the PlayStation and always will. The PS3 introduces a totally wireless controller, charged via USB cable to the system itself. In addition, the controller is SIXAXIS enabled, allowing movements with the controller to be replicated on screen, for example in Grand Theft Auto 4, a jerking back of the controller allows the character to do a wheelie on a motorbike. Vehicles can also be steered in this way. Furthermore, the Graphics on the PS3 are unrivaled by any other console. The sheer intensity of the game is totally revealed with amazingly realistic gameplay. The PS3 retails at around 250 and is a brilliant buy for any gamer, hardcore or casual.

Secondly, the Xbox 360 follows on from an original Xbox with internet play and community. Now, the online side of the Xbox is undeniably cool and it brings a brilliant experience to anyone who wants to talk, play or download movies over it. Despite not having the SIXAXIS controls of the PS3, the controller feels nicer and chunkier in the hands, with two comfortable analogue sticks, and triggers for shooting games, much like the R1 and R2 buttons on the PlayStation. A disadvantage, though, is that leaving it on for anymore than 6 hours leaves it liable to overheating. Despite this, the 360 is the cheapest console and basic models start from 130 (for the casual gamer) right up to the elite console at around 200 (for the pro gamer).

The Nintendo Wii changed gaming forever since its release. Previously, gaming was sitting back in a chair and moving just fingers and thumbs, but now you can play golf in your lounge without breaking the TV. Just be sure to fit the safety strap on the remote. A variety of remote attachments allow the main remote and ‘nunchuck’ controller to be converted into a gun, a tennis racket or a baseball bat. In fact, many more good games are coming to Wii, which is another advantage for anyone looking to buy one. Furthermore, you may often see a Wii in an Elderly folks’ home, getting the residents up and moving. It also gets everyone else exercising with the new Wii Fit balance board, which has seen record sales and has had brilliant reviews all across the globe. The Wii retails at 180, coming with a free game, Wii Sports (Worth 20-30).

All in all, it is down to you to decide upon your personal console. Each is loved by many and each can bring many advantages to the purchaser. I personally own a PlayStation 3 and a Wii, although I’m aware of and respect the Xbox’s status as well. Any console is the right choice. Just pick the one that suits you best.