The Nintendo Wii comes out next week.

It's great to see all of the excitement around this console lately. It started out as a laughable entry into the next-generation console market. Everyone scoffed at the non-HD capabilities and the ridiculous "remote" concept. And then the name was revealed, the "Wii". I'll save you from the humor behind that because I'm sure you've heard enough of it yourself.

But now the Wii is finally arriving and the hype couldn't be greater. 4 million units shipped and two South Park episodes later, demand is still expected to exceed supply.

Is this an example of innovation winning once again? I think it is. Over a year ago I wrote about the pure awesomeness of the controller that was unveiled at that time. One of the most important parts about playing a video game is feeling like you're actually there. Microsoft and Sony had assured themselves they had nothing to worry about, as they felt improving graphics were the most important way to do this. Nintendo thought differently though, and utilized the full potential of the controller interface to achieve virtual immersion.

Even the games, which are usually the deciding point for a successful console, look amazing for the Wii. Wii Sports will be a great starting game to check out the innovative capabilities of the controller. And as for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, it's shaping up to possibly be one of the best (and biggest) games of all time, even larger than Ocarina of Time.

I'm kicking myself right now for not pre-ordering the Wii. It looks like I'll be camping out at Best Buy next weekend. :(