When the Nintendo Revolution is released in 2006, players will be to download more than 20 years worth of Nintendo games from all the previous platforms, such as the NES and Nintendo 64. The new console will support both a new disc format and discs from Nintendo's current console, the GameCube. Nintendo also said it would offer an add-on unit that would let the Revolution play standard DVDs reports Msnbc . The console will feature wireless controllers, two USB ports and built-in wireless Internet access.

Nintendo stressed that it wants to develop games for everyone, not just core gamers. That's what the "Revolution" is, officials said -- attracting casual gamers and non-gamers. [via Ployer]