The Wii is getting ready for its US launch, yet is transpires that three planned features might be missing on the launch day of Nintendo's new console.

The Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto is today celebrating his 55th Birthday. In case you didn't know (Shame on you!) he is the creator of Mario, Donkey Kong and Zelda, to name only a few of his brilliant creations.

Nintendo has just added the Wii Component Video Cable to their ShopNintendo online store, for a price of $29.95. For an extra 13 bucks, you can have them shipped via expedited shipping, which will get them to your doorstep by the end of the weekend...

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