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Broadcom Announces Partnership With Nintendo - Gamecube

20th April 2005, 12:35pm
Could it really be happening? Could a Nintendo home console finally have true online support?

Broadcom Corporation, a global leader in wired and wireless broadband communications semiconductors, today announced a strategic partnership to provide wireless technology for Nintendo's next generation gaming systems. Broadcom's diverse portfolio of technology solutions will enable Nintendo to add cutting-edge wireless features and connectivity to its popular line of gaming consoles. Nintendo's next generation console (codenamed "Revolution") will feature an advanced wireless platform that integrates multiple technologies to enable a new and exciting gaming experience.

Broadcom's wireless products lead the industry with unique features that provide significant performance and ease-of-use advantages. These include BroadRange technology which extends the range of Wi-Fi devices by up to 50%, and SecureEasySetup software which dramatically simplifies Wi-Fi setup and security.

Note the word systems. Does this mean DS too? Can we actually connect between DS and Revolution after all? Read the entire press release here.
by Nick Schaedel
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