Dolby confirms Dolby Pro Logic II in Wii
Today Dolby Laboratories have announced today that the Wii gaming console from Nintendo will use Dolby Pro Logic II technology to offer gamers an immersive surround sound experience. Squashing the hopes and dreams of Audio-philes who were holding out for full 5.1 Dolby Surround.
More Inside The Wii console will break down the walls that separate gamers from everyone else said Koji Kondo, Manager, Sound Group, Entertainment Analysis and Development Division at Nintendo 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. Were looking forward to hearing how great Nintendos games sound at launch.
