The Xbox 360 has text and voice chat, so what does Wii have to do to keep up? There’s rumored that an instant message type system is in development for the Wii console. Chances are we will not see any sort of major differences between this system and the ones offered by Xbox Live already, but the possibility still makes for some interesting conversation.
The Wii game types could enable some extremely active conversations. Take for example a rousing game of Baseball, utilizing the Wii controller type, your out of breathe and barely able to make noises. (This coming from an out of shape smoking gamer.) Still sounds interesting, just hope they develope a Wii headset that fits my noggin better than what Microsoft currently offers with the 360.
Nintendo filed for a patent to this messaging system almost 6 years ago and just recently were they granted the exclusive rights to it. The system incorporates text and voice messaging, like the 360, and also utilizes buddy icons and the typical IM toys.
Joystiq.com focuses on explaining that Nintendo did not copy off of Microsoft and that its highly unlikely that Microsoft copied of off Nintendo for this Wii messaging system. The age of the actual filing for the patent is purely speculative at best.
Filed Under Buy Wii Rumors
Comments
Leave a Reply
Buy Wii Fit
The day has finally come, you can now buy Wii Fit. If you don't already know about what Wii Fit is, then I will give you the rundown. There has been tons of buzz about the new game and hardware for the Nintendo Wii, and the buzz has been about Wii
Wii Online, Staying Connected
The Nintendo Wii is going to be a revolutionary console and arguably the only true "next-gen" system, instead of merely updated graphics and sound. To take this revolution further the Wii is bringing a whole new concept to the video game console. Think Wii online marketplace, Wii web browsing, Wii
Wii Virtual Console Update
Not the most exciting update in the Virtual Console's history, but it's hard to pass up on a classic such as Galaga, whether it's worth the 500 Wii points is up to you. ;) Instead of the usual 2 additions to the Wii Shop Channel, we were given 3, probably
