Game Development Reference
In-Depth Information
Nintendo Wii
In 2006, Nintendo released the Wii. The console was a huge hit, due to
its focus on motion controllers and interactive user experiences. The Wii
features a dedicated audio processor, 64 voices, 44.1 and 48KHz sample
rates, 16-bit resolution, and it uses 512MB of shared memory. Plus a speaker
in the hand controller! The newest addition to the Wii family is the Wii U.
Featuring a large touchscreen controller, it supports HD video output.
Audio-wise, the dedicated processor is still there, but beefed up a bit to
handle 64+ surround audio channels instead of stereo like the original Wii.
Conclusion
So as you can see, the story of sound in the history of games is the
story of innovative companies and artists working on next-generation
technologies. From the silent era to the modern amalgam of formats,
sound for games has traveled in leaps and bounds. As we move to the
next level, we'll touch on many of the issues and challenges that have
helped to develop many of the current conventions that are used in
creating and implementing sound into games.
The Interactive
Quiz for this Level is
available in the App. In
the main Classroom,
click on the Quiz
book to test your
knowledge!
