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[adamrobo]

Nintendo is taking an approach similar to Epic with their Wii Speak peripheral.

Included with the microphone is a download coupon for the Wii Speak Channel, which you'll need if you want to use the device outside of games. That coupon is the only way you can get the channel. You can't download it from the Shop Channel, you can't pay for it then download it, you can't even beg Nintendo for a copy. So if you buy a Wii Speak mic used, you won't get the coupon, you won't be able to use the Wii Speak Channel.

It's spreading...

via Kotaku

[team_q]

I think Nintendo should sell the software for download, but other then that, I'm for it.

[PaleFox]

I think Nintendo should sell the software for download, but other then that, I'm for it.

Agreed, and I'm surprised they aren't since they'd actually be getting MORE money:  they could get paid for the same mic several times over, losing nothing on manufacture. It'd be good for them and less hassle for people. Seriously.

[KennEH!]

That Wii speak thing is gay. Head mic FTW.

[Melly]

The Wii as a whole has become highly unnatractive for a while now, but that's a whole other discussion.

[team_q]

BUT BUT BUT Melly! Didn't you hear? They are going to have like, CAVE STORY on it!


Also it can't be that bad, I get to play ActRazer whenever I want now.

[skaldicpoet9]

The Wii as a whole has become highly unnatractive for a while now, but that's a whole other discussion.

Yes, once I realized that I wasn't going to get my ultimate FPS with head tracking, and motion sensitive leg bands for movement then I gave up on it. Damn you Nintendo for making me think you were actually trying to be innovative