Dolby Technology to Power the Sound of the Wii Console
Posted by: Aaron Lockard on September 25, 2006 12:57:29 PM (90 Reads)
Dolby Laboratories announced today that the Wii
gaming console from Nintendo Co. will use Dolby Pro Logic II
technology to offer gamers an immersive surround sound experience.
"The
Wii console will break down the walls that separate gamers from
everyone else" said Koji Kondo, Manager, Sound Group, Entertainment
Analysis and Development Division, Nintendo Co. "Sound is a key
part of this equation and because Wii supports Dolby Pro Logic II
surround sound technology, we think everyone can have a great audio
experience."
"Dolby Pro Logic II technology ensures that the Wii
console can offer rich, immersive surround sound, which is essential to
a great gaming experience," said John Griffin, Marketing Director,
Games, Dolby Laboratories. "We're looking forward to hearing how great
Nintendo's games sound at launch."
Availability Nintendo
has announced that the Wii console will be available in North America
on November 19, in Japan on December 2, 2006 and in Europe on December
8, 2006.