Nintendo sued over two patents on Wii console

Could this be the end of the Nintendo Wii? According to Hillcrest Labs, we could see the Wii’s dramatic success in the U.S being completely shattered.

Hillcreast Labs are a U.S. company who hold a number of patents in the U.S. and also around the world. It’s reported that Nintendo has breached two of the company’s patents, with the family favourite console the Nintendo Wii and the company are looking to be reimburse for the breaches.

There is no report of how much Hillcreast is looking to get back from Nintendo, but it’s not rocket science that it’s going to be a considerable amount of money. Plus the fact it could stop the sales in the U.S. moving forward which could be disastrous.

The statement issued by the Patent company Hillcreast claims that two of its patents which relate to a handheld three-dimensional pointing device, and navigation of an interface display system that graphically organises content for display on a television is being used by Nintendo.

Let’s hope the whole issue is resolved in time for Christmas.

Source: pocket-lint