E3 2006: Wii Sports Fact Sheet @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on May 09, 2006

News: Step up to the plate, the tee and the net with Wii Sports.

Swinging a bat or a tennis racket or a golf club was one of the original selling points when the Revolution was first revealed.

But now that it's the Wii, sports are still a big part of the Revolution. So with that, here's a few facts about the launch title Wii Sports:

Format: Wii
Launch Date: TBA
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Game Type: Sports
Players: 1-4, depending on the game
Developer: Nintendo

KEY INFORMATION

Tennis (1-4 players): Players grab the controller like a racket and swing Ц the game will register forehands, backhands, volleys, lobs, slices, spin and power depending on how fast the user swings and at what angle. Don't worry about moving around the court to get to the ball Ц the game automatically moves players into position.

Baseball (1-2 players): Grip the controller like a bat and swat fastballs out of the park in a home run derby. Timing and bat speed will make all the difference between going yard and whiffing, so keep an eye on the ball and swing for the fences. In the two-player game, one player pitches and the other bats.

Golf (1 player): Step up to the tee, hold the controller like a golf club and swing naturally to smack the ball onto the green. The harder players swing the club, the farther the ball will fly, so be sure to take some practice swings before going for the pin. After reaching the green, line up putts carefully, practice the stroke and try to hole out.

Additional games may be added to the Wii Sports group.