Wii

Talk about a deal in video games! The Wii sets the tone for the "next generation" of games without really changing their graphical output. Instead Nintendo used innovation in the controller to take the same image quality to the next level. They filled a niche with this system that many didn't know existed. The Wii Sports game that came with the system is a lot of fun, although grows repetitive over time. I was quickly able to bring my Wii Fitness Age (a feature of the game) down below my actual age. The boxing, tennis and bowling are all excellently done. The baseball and the golf are inferior in my opinion, but they were free with the system so I won't complain. If you can find one, pick a Wii up, even if you have any of the other next-gen systems. This will only compliment it.

I bought my Wii the first day it came out and I still play it constantly. More and more great games are coming out through Nintendo and the Virtual Console. I highly recommend buying one if you like having fun.

The Nintendo Wii, which was released back in 2006, is a fun and unique gaming console. It is much like other video game systems in that you just need a TV and a power outlet to hook it up and play. What sets this console apart from the others, however, is the motion sensing controller (aka wii remote or wiimote). Along with the controller, the Nintendo Wii is also relatively cheap. Actually, this is not entire true as throughout its history, the Wii has been in short supply. This means that finding one may cost you more than Nintendo wants retailers to charge (sometimes a lot more).

As said before, the biggest thing the Wii has going for it is the controller. The wii remote has all kinds of fancy parts which allows people to control some games, simply through movement. A good example of a game like this is actually the one that comes with the console: "Wii Sports". It's fun, simple, entertaining and is a great example of what the wii remote can do.

Wii Sports is a decent game and most people will enjoy it, however, the fact that it is the most well known game on the system is a bad sign. Actually it's more than a sign and there is a reason the system does not have many well known games which is simply because it has hardly any half decent games at all! It doesn't matter if you are into action games, sports games, puzzle games, role playing games, racing games, simulation type games, strategy games, fighting games, adventure games, or even educational games; the Wii just does not have a good software selection.

The lack of any good games is a huge problem for the Wii. Untill the Wii can get some good software it is just barely worth buying at this point. There's potential here, but that is all, just potential.

Pros:

- The size of the console itself is very small and is nice to look at.
- The innovative controller can be fun and simple to use.
- In theory the system is cheap.
- Wii Sports is a great party game.

Cons:

- Wii Remotes are expensive. ($40 for the remote and 20$ for the nun chuck. Since you will need 3 more of each to play four player games, this will add up quickly.
- Nintendo has not kept up with demand, thus causing market prices to increase.
- The number of good games can be counted on one hand, and of those games many may not even be the type that you like.

First, let me say that there are many positives to the Nintendo Wii. The system is intuitively designed and, if you enjoy the motion sensing novelty, can be extremely enjoyable. However, one of my biggest reservations about buying the Wii in the first place was that it lacked a range of RPG titles, leaving me with games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros that are fun, to be sure, but provide me with many less hours of entertainment than my PS2 did. Unfortunately, until Sony can fix its backwards compatibility issue and bring its mid-range models down in price, the Wii is the more cost-effective and more affordable option.

The Nintendo Wii competes favorably with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. The design is quite straightforward offering ease of operation. The remotes have been designed to reduce slipping out from the hands and damaging the remote or other objects that may be neraby, such as the TV. This protection is increased as the players use the attachable wrist strap. The Wii is popular for its concept of helping to keep the body moving, working and buring the calories, while playing games. This has been a great selling feature. However, as a parent, I noticed that my kids will play the sports games while I am around, but resort to the fingers-only games when I am away. So, it will be unrealistic for consumers to think that the Nintendo Wii will magically solve their exercise problems. They will need the same amount of self-determination that they will need in going to the gym on a regular basis[Nwankama Nwankama]