Looking and Sounding Great!

The company behind the quality Dolby sound - Dolby Laboratories, Inc. have announced that the Nintendo Wii gaming console will use Dolby® Pro Logic II technology to offer gamers an immersive surround sound experience.

Koji Kondo who has the fantastic job title of "Manager, Sound Group, Entertainment Analysis and Development Division, Nintendo Co., Ltd" stated on the issue:

"The Wii™ console will break down the walls that separate gamers from everyone else ... 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."

Jeez, it ain't long till we can get our hands on the Wii!