The Wii version of Samba de Amigo has finally been announced by Sega. This official announcement comes after the company confirmed the game's existence late last month.

First released in arcades and on the Sega Dreamcast in 1999 by Sonic Team, Samba de Amigo helped shape today's rhythm music genre. In the Wii version, the Wiimote and Nunchuk controllers take the place of the original's maracas controllers, with players shaking them in time with the visual beats of the music on-screen.

Samba de Amigo for the Nintendo Wii home video game console is currently being developed by Gearbox Software. More details about the game, including a track list and a few special features, are expected to be revealed in the coming months. Samba de Amigo for the Wii is slated for a Spring 2008 release.