We can make Vii stronger, faster

Posted Dec 21st 2007 2:15PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News, Imports

When the Vii was cracked open and shown for what it was, the joke system became that much more hilarious. But the thing did well enough to warrant a successor, apparently. As we first put eyes on this new and improved version of the original, we were thankful that thing at least looks less like an actual Wii now. Although, the remote has taken on almost the same exact button scheme as that of the Wiimote.

Tags: china, vii, vii2, wiimote

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

12-21-2007 @ 2:20PM

snkngshps said...

Also became very phallic.

12-21-2007 @ 2:51PM

Schmullus said...

Looks like they were trying to go with a PS3 design on the console for this one.

12-21-2007 @ 2:53PM

Garu said...

I'm holding out for the 360 version of the Vii. =)

Bet they still sell more of these than PS3s!

12-21-2007 @ 4:10PM

SoshiKitai said...

You sure? It looks more like a VCR or maybe even one of those "couldn't make it" video game systems of the 90s...

12-21-2007 @ 4:33PM

Timerider said...

It's a PSVii

12-21-2007 @ 4:49PM

Schmullus said...

@SoshiKitai,

Well, if you look at the PS3, on this new Vii, the black area would be the cover for the flash memory readers. The power/reset buttons sit basically in the same spot as the power and eject on the PS3, and the same area is pushed in on the PS3 for the disc drive.

That said, the rest of it does look pretty VCR-like since its not rounded like the PS3 is.

Now, the next question is, when will these guys start copying the handhelds? The VS or the VSP...lol

12-21-2007 @ 3:33PM

Jimiisama said...

It's gonna be awesome once Super Clash Sisters Cat-Fight comes out.

12-21-2007 @ 4:30PM

Timerider said...

Notice that the power button on the console says "porwer". They can't come up with their own idea or even spell correctly.

12-21-2007 @ 4:34PM

bransman said...

The real question is though...are they able to keep up with the demand. Cause if they are then they are miles ahead of Ninty.

12-21-2007 @ 5:26PM

tiamat1990 said...

All right, steal the PS3 design then and the Wiimote design. How can Nintendo just sit back and let this happen?

12-22-2007 @ 10:26AM

ScoTT said...

It's in a different shape and the remote is even more like the Wii's. Now I'm convinced that it is a good console. pssh.

12-23-2007 @ 11:14AM

Tyler said...

But if they can release a patch for Mega Fight Siblings Burst that fixes the sound... i'm sold

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