E3 08: Wii Music revealed

Rounding off its E3 press conference, Nintendo has lifted the wraps on the long-awaited Wii Music, which will use the standard Wii Remote and include over 50 different instruments.

Drums, violins and guitars were all shown at the event, and there was even a special appearance from industry legend Shigeru Miyamoto, who turned up on stage playing a saxophone. The game also makes use of the Balance Board for certain instruments.

Wii Music will be released this year.

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