Nintendo is preparing to roll out a new set of commercials to promote character creation with the Mii Channel. These virtual avatars have been used to create everything from mug shots to the cast of The Office. It's one of the most unique and people-friendly features of the Wii -- perfect bait to reel in the non-gaming crowd.The commercials are appearing just in time to combat the excitement over Sony's PlayStation Home. The Mii Channel is simple, but not very powerful. PlayStation Home aims to give us full control over our avatar's appearance and even customize an apartment. And that's only the beginning. Making Miis with funny noses is fun, but are we ready for something more substantial?
Both Mii commercials will be appearing on a TV near you starting next week. You can watch the videos on YouTube or Nintendo's Mii MySpace page.
