Dolphin Modem Revealed

Nintendo's next-generation console, the "Dolphin," will include a 56K modem manufactured by Conexant, one of the leading manufacturers of modems and chips in the US. The company will also support Nintendo by furnishing broadband technologies for high-speed Internet connections in the future.

"Dolphin will combine Nintendo's world-class design and beloved franchise characters with the expansion of the world of gaming by an online network," said Genyo Takeda, Nintendo's corporate director and general manager of integrated research and development. "Conexant's modem technology will connect Dolphin users to both the Internet and other gamers, creating a rich and dynamic entertainment experience. We are also excited about working with Conexant to bring broadband connectivity to our powerful new gaming platform."

Be sure to check GameSpot News' live coverage of the Space World Nintendo-only product show, starting at 9:00pm PST, for the "Dolphin" press conference directly from Japan.