Advantages Of The Nintendo Wii ConsoleLast year's holiday season was marked by the "Battle of the Game Consoles" and this year is shaping up to be more of the same. The already popular but somewhat glitchy (and problem-prone) Xbox 360 was joined by two more next-generation video game consoles, each with their own special benefits and features: the Nintendo Wii and the Sony Playstation 3. We will discuss the advantages of the Nintendo Wii console, formerly called the Nintendo Revolution, when compared with its competitors, the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3. The Nintendo Wii Console Is Easier to Use
It was Nintendo's goal to make a video game system that would appeal to people who don't usually play video games. The Wii does this with its simple mini-game collections like Wii Sports and Wii Play. The pick-up-and-play convinces even the most inexperienced gamer that even they can be part of this "modern evolution of video games". The motion-sensitive remote that is the main controller of the Nintendo Wii console reduces the risk of "gamer's thumb" and the confusion of trying to remember which button to push to get your character to jump over the barrels. The Nintendo Wii Console and Controller Promotes Activity The commercials with people jumping up-and-down and swinging through the air, playing the console-bundled Wii Sports were pure advertising genius. What could be better than a video game that allows you to get exercise while having fun? Although the games don't require quite as much movement as you might be led to believe in order to effectively win, if you follow the directions from the game, and don't take shortcuts, you're likely to raise your heart rate and end up sore the next day. It is more exercise than you get from the other gaming consoles which basically require you to sit in a chair and occasionally move your fingers. The Wii Console Has a Quickly Increasing Game Selection Nintendo has already released a half a dozen games for the Nintendo Wii console since it's release last winter, including the newest Mario Party 8 that was introduced late last month. Another seven are due on the shelves within the next few months. In addition to the games produced by Nintendo, several third party companies are coming out with wii-compatible games. Numbering almost four dozen, these titles include such favorites as Medal of Honor Vanguard, Need for Speed Carbon, Cooking Mama -- Cook Off, and Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam. The Revolutionary Nintendo Remote Controller The introduction of a one-handed remote controller was the biggest difference between the Nintendo Wii console and the other new video game systems. The slim design fits comfortably in either the right or the left hand while being securely strapped to the gamer's wrist. It's motion sensitive nature gets kids off the couch and acting out the different actions required in the game, whether it's swinging a bat, rolling a ball or rowing a boat. Several attachments were created for use with the Nintendo remote in order to enhance its performance. The Nintendo Wii Console is Affordable Although two hundred and fifty bucks may not seem inexpensive, when compared with the four hundred dollars price tag on the Xbox 360 and the extravagant $700 you'd have to spend to get a PS3, the Nintendo Wii console comes out to be the budget-friendly choice. Granted some say that the value of the other systems warrant a bigger price but if you just want to enjoy an afternoon playing some challenging yet uncomplicated games, the Wii is for you. While game consoles typically attract youngish males with an antisocial streak, the Wii is bringing people of all demographics together. The Wii is about playing games together and the Nintendo Wii console is the heart of this revolutionary gaming system. |
