Nintendo seem to be creating a reputation for themselves lately for being the most innovative and original games + console designers out their. Firstly with the stunning Nintendo DS and now the crazy Nintendo Wii. Not only have they utilized the touch screen control method of the DS but have come up with the mental wireless motion sensor controls. This involves the use of 2 hands on most games but you can just use the remote on its own on some games. you just plug in the necessary wires and some batteries in the remote place the sensor bar on top of the TV and away you go.
This revolutionary new technology [ at least for home use ] has changed the way we play games traditionally by using movement to control most of the on screen actions. For instance if you were to be playing Tiger woods golf you would lift the Wiimote and play a shot in a very similar way to the real thing. And if you were playing boxing then you would hold the remote and the nun-chuck in a defensive boxing position and then thrust the remotes in a punching manor to throw a punch, and use the analog stick on the nunchuk to move around the ring. The sensors on the Nintendo wii are extremely sensitive and pick up the speed of the motions surprisingly well. i for one was very skeptical about this new style but i can gladly say that it works.
The build quality of the Nintendo Wii is superb and the size of the console is a lot smaller than i was expecting. On no fewer than about 4 times has my friends Wii been accidentally kicked over [ at least thats what we tell him ] only for it to be fine. My brother owns the Xbox 360 and that broke when someone accidentally kicked that, started making crunching noises and stuff, but i'll review the Xbox 360 another time.
Graphically the Nintendo Wii is not as good as the other next generation consoles. With no HD support and a much lower spec graphics engine. However the Graphics are still sweet enough to please most. But the Nintendo wii is a lot cheaper than it's rivals so you can't complain at that. Nintendo have always focused on gameplay and originality and cost before graphical ability. The sound quality is great too with explosions and gun shots sounding nice and cinematic.
As well as a range of unique games available, the Nintendo hosts a vast range of peripherals. The basic package just comes with one remote and nunchuck but theirs all sorts of different deals on the Nintendo Wii.
For years i have been a Nintendo fan, through thick and thin i always new they were the daddy's. Thats not to say that i don't like Sony, Microsoft and sega because i have owned their machines in the past as well and enjoyed them. But theirs always been something special about Nintendo to me from the classic super street fighter 2 on the snes to the awesome golden-eye on the Nintendo 64. Not to mention the unbeatable Mario and legend of Zelda titles, I just think that Nintendo have always made the best games. I am glad Nintendo are doing well with wii and the ds at the moment as this insures the existence of a excellent manufacturer. the the nintendo wii is an easy console for anyone to grips with So if your thinking of getting one of these you should, trust me you won't be disappointed. Check out my blog for more Nintendo Wii and DS cheats and reviews. Games