Wii Speak

Wii Speak is a microphone peripheral for the Nintendo Wii, which sits on top of the user's television and enables various chat functionalities.¹ The device was officially announced during Nintendo's keynote event at E3 on July 15, 2008.

Fast Facts

1. Is a microphone peripheral for the Wii
2. Is semicircular in shape
3. Attaches to sensor bar²
4. Enables voice chat in Animal Crossing: City Folk³
5. Sold separately for $29.99⁴
6. Release date: November 16, 2008⁴

Animal Crossing: City Folk Usage

Wii Speak will be sold separately from Animal Crossing: City Folk for $29.99, and will be released on November 16, 2008.⁴ During Nintendo's keynote at E3 2008, a demo of the game was shown in which players used Wii Speak to chat with each other while fishing.¹ Additionally, Wii Speak will feature forms of cell phone and message board integration.²

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