Latest downloadable games include original FINAL FANTASY and much more

Get the most out of your Wii or Nintendo DSi by downloading new software directly from the Wii Shop Channel or Nintendo DSi Shop in exchange for Nintendo Points. More information on WiiWare and Nintendo DSiWare can be found at the bottom of this article. This week, the following new releases are now available to download:

Virtual Console
Enjoy classic games from yesteryear on your Wii console!

FINAL FANTASY – NES (Exclusive Hanabi Release!)
Players the world over recognise FINAL FANTASY as one of the greatest role-playing franchises ever - and here is your chance to play the legendary game that started it all! See for yourself how this masterpiece helped bring RPGs into the mainstream. This is the original US version of the NES classic, available in Europe, Australia and New Zealand for the first time!

WiiWare
New, original games offering something for everyone!

Pub Darts
A simple darts simulation set in the local pub where players can take advantage of the Wii's unique controls to play their favourite dart games including 501, Cricket, Around the Clock, Killer and Baseball.

Nintendo DSiWare
Access a world of new possibilities with Nintendo DSiWare.

Metal Torrent
Prepare yourself for one of the most intense shoot ‘em ups to hit Nintendo DSiWare. Your mission is simple: get the highest score possible, across eight phases of fierce vertical-scrolling action.

Rytmik
Create rhythmical and melodic themes or compose whole songs! Rytmik's user interface blends those of classic drum machines with popular trackers and with a modern sound library - a surprisingly powerful pocket music station.

Flips Silent But Deadly
Flips Interactive Books – the Fun New Way for Kids to Read. Mr. Watts, the science teacher, is not quite himself as he turns up for class and tries to open his briefcase with his teeth. How will our young heroes uncover a dangerous plot and bring Mr. Watts back to normal?

Bounce & Break
Bounce & Break is an innovative break-out game taking place in a zen Japanese world in which you will play in 4 different universes, each divided into 4 seasons. Get top scores and have your name saved in the Top Rankings table!

About WiiWare (Wii Shop Channel)
To discover more about WiiWare and read about the other WiiWare games currently available, visit the WiiWare home page.

About Virtual Console (Wii Shop Channel)
The Virtual Console is a treasure trove of classic games from past consoles like N64, NES, SNES, SEGA Mega Drive, SEGA MASTER SYSTEM, NEOGEO, Commodore 64 and TurboGrafx (PC Engine) and even the arcade era! Find your favourite games from yesteryear! Click here to read more about all Virtual Console games available.

About Nintendo DSiWare (Nintendo DSi Shop)
Nintendo DSiWare offers an ever-expanding collection of games and applications exclusive to Nintendo DSi. From useful applications like the Nintendo DSi Browser to bite-sized versions of your favourite games, there's always something new in store! Click here to read more about all Nintendo DSiWare games available.

About Nintendo Points
With your Nintendo DSi or Wii wirelessly connected to the Internet you can access the Nintendo DSi Shop or Wii Shop Channel and start browsing. In the Nintendo DSi Shop, you can turn Nintendo Points into Nintendo DSi Points and redeem them for Nintendo DSiWare games and applications. In the Wii Shop Channel, you can turn Nintendo Points into Wii Points and redeem them for Virtual Console games, Wii Channels or WiiWare games. Nintendo Points can be purchased at retail outlets. They can also be bought directly as Nintendo DSi Points in the Nintendo DSi Shop, or as Wii Points in the Wii Shop Channel. Click here to read more about Nintendo Points for the Nintendo DSi.