In 2007, China launched the first satellite of its second-generation system, called Beidou-2, which is thought to use cheaper terminals and, unlike its predecessor, doesn't require a ground station.

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Moving back to the role the Wii U will play in this next generation, first it has to convince the public that it is indeed a next generation system.

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With the debut this week of a new version of the Axon video system, the company added, it also does not expect to sell existing levels of first generation Axon products and accessories.

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