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If you want to talk cost, the console itself is the cheapest of the three. But as I said earlier, just a controller isn't going to cut it with the Wii to play all the games. There's the Zapper, Wii Balance Board, wheel, active (which is nothing more than a pace monitor that you can get for free out of a cheerios box), and many many more accessories for the Wii. If you want to play all of the games, be prepared to be spending a lot of money on this system, just in accessories. Here's some of Wal*Mart's prices (since they're just about everywhere, and are pretty close to being dirt cheap unless you buy used)
Console: 250
Wiimote: 40 (each)
Nunchuck: 20 (each)
Balance Board: 100
Zapper: 30
Wheel: 15
Total for two people to play without any software (only need to buy one Wiimote and nunchuck since the system comes with a set, remember to multiply everything by two except for the console, Wiimote, and nunchuck): 600
Now let's take a look at the cost of the PS3 which everyone complains about being expensive:
Console: 400
Controller: 50
That's all you need with the PS3. Why would you want to spend an extra 150 on a low quality console when you can actually save a lot of money while getting a much more powerful one. The reason, because people are buying based on hype, not console capabilities. Even if you went with XBOX, you'd be saving more money than going with a Wii. You'd save the most by going with PS3 since it has built in wireless and Blu-Ray. Not to mention that you don't need to buy batteries every few days with PS3 because it has a lithium ion charging pack in each of the controllers.
You can also have 7 people on a PS3 at one time, what's Wii offer... 4. Same with XBOX.
People should get off the hype of the Wii, since it's not even a good system, and they'll be spending a lot more money than they will with either of the others.


The Good: From a family perspective this is the ultimate 'play together' opportunity. Get the Wii that comes with Wii Sports, as we've found that the bowling, tennis, baseball, and golfing are the best of all the sports emulation games for the Wii. On the Sports disc they are all together! The Mario Kart racing game is also fun. The ability to go online and play with others, a common feature now, is expanded and made more entertaining by the creation of 'Mii's'. This is the 'you' character you can use for many of the games. You can create it to look just like you, or make it as crazy as you want. Even more fun is that there is no limit to the number of Mii's you can create, and all those you have end up being spectators or characters in the games you play. A few websites even have instructions on how to make lookalike Mii's for famous people. We have all the staff from the Office, the Simpsons, etc.
While the Wii is a great family system, it loses some of it's luster when used as a stand alone. Face it, bowling by yourself is not that exciting at the bowling alley, let alone in front of your TV. For non-family play, the game is focused on tweeners and below (<12). This is not a system to get your teenager, for them get the Xbox360 or PS3.
The Bad: The basic system comes with one controller and one numchuck (another type of controller). You'll need two or more to effectively play family games, otherwise you're constantly handing off controllers, or you'll be unable to play against someone (like tennis). In addition, if you want to avoid using hundreds of batteries, you need a recharge method, the most viable being the plug in recharge stations you can buy. Get one that has at least 4 places to recharge, as you'll soon be collecting controllers like crazy. While most of the games can be played with the controller as is, almost all games have available (for purchase of course) controllers to give you that special 'feel'. These include sports ones that hook onto the controller (i.e., a bat, a hockey stick, a ping pong paddle) or shooting/slashing games (i.e., various guns and swords). While it adds to the fun, it decreases the pocketbook.
Overall: A fun system for family and friend gaming. Lots of potential to be nickled and dimed on all the accessories, much more so they the other big video game systems out there. For single play, not the first choice to get for older gamers, this one is for younger players. We've had fun using it, and it definitley brings the family/friends together in good humor, so it's been worth it.





So how does the wii stack up against the ps3 and the xbox? Quite honestly it really only beats the others in two departments and with the recent price drop it's more like one, but it's a biggie! The wii is FUN, it's fun for a group of people, it's fun for people who don't play video games on a regular basis and for ones that do. My wife and I play the wii together quite a bit, we always play it when friends visit and it's a lot of fun. It doesn't have the graphics of the ps3 or the xbox 360, it isn't the media hub that the other two are, for the most part what the games lack in graphics they make up for easily in fun.
The controllers are innovative, the game play is innovative and prior to the price drop of the xbox and ps3 I would have said if you only buy one system the wii is definitely worth considering. With the price drops of all of the systems the choice is not so easy now. My recommendation, i guess would be this: If you plan on playing a lot with friends and family when the visit and not so much by yourself or online then the wii is a solid choice. If you plan on playing online games and playing a lot of solo games then I've got to recommend the PS3 or even the Xbox (you can see my ps3 vs xbox review for my conclusion on the winner there).
Hopefully this review will be helpful to someone doing their xmas shopping this year.








I am what you may call a gamer aficionado. I have been around since the NES release and have played them all including back dating myself to the Atari 2600. This review is intended to clarify some points for the more casual gamer, and will cover this and last generation of consoles by maker.
Nintendo - The first in my list because this is the first you will recognize.
And we will start off with last generation, the Gamecube. Gamecube was intended for children. And let it be known that it didn't disappoint. Gamecube has released some very solid titles, including Metroid, Mario, Zelda, and Smash Brothers. I know there are going to be comments made about this, but remember, this is for the casual gamer and the casual gamer will enjoy and appreciate the quirkiness of Smash Bros. without noticing the minor flaws. So back to the review. The Gamecube has maintained solid four-player gaming and has re-released a few titles (Zelda: Ocarina of Time) that will make it well worth the purchase. Not to mention the Gameboy Advance interface (Especially for you Pokemon fans) and the price. The Gamecube is by far the cheapest "new" console on market.
But the Wii, in addition to being the cheapest new generation (I refuse to call them next-gen anymore) will also play all the old Gamecube games (A feat X-Box missed the mark on). And for those of you who knew that your parents grew up on NES or just really want to know what 16-bit gaming was all about, the Wii includes an internet feature which will allow you to download all the classics you missed out on (read as They will charge you to play classic Nintendo games). There is a one time fee involved, so don't fret too much (although it's a little high for someone also shelling out around $50 a game for other consoles as well). The Wii is fun and innovative, and if you want to feel more involved in the game, Nintendo nailed it. The new controllers are completely motion sensitive without losing the function of an analog stick. The button systems are intuitive although a little frustrating (i.e. you point the controller just off the screen when trying to aim). Nintendo did a great job growing up.
The Bad - Although the cheapest in the bunch it is also the most difficult to find. I got lucky and bought mine just when it was added online. You'll probably have to ask when a store gets shipments in and trail the truck in from the freeway. Also, although the Wii plays all old titles, you'll still have to purchase "old" controllers to play them. The online is fun as well. Mii's alone are worth it. BUT, the store will frequently freeze unless your wireless internet is set up just right. (There is a connection for wired internet, but what do you need that for if the Wii has a wireless modem built in?)
The verdict - All in all, you'll be incredibly happy with a Wii and for a Casual Gamer you may not need anything else. All things considered: 5 out of 5 for the casual gamer. The joy of playing this fun console, the price and Wii Sports which comes included with the console far out-weigh the inaccuracies and glitches held within the controller and the fact that this little thing only produces picture in regular definition, not High-Definition..
X-Box - Microsoft threw it down when they teamed up with Sega to create what they hoped would be (and may still become) the ultimate gaming console.
The original X-Box was created to be very much a devoted computer: devoted to gaming. There were even computer mod chips readily available to enhance your playing experience and the hard drive was upgradeable. Granted the casual gamer would need a friend to do the changes and probably wouldn't even know the difference (except for the interface) unless that same friend pointed it out. Now this is a new system put out by a "new" company, so there is no backwards compatibility (you can't play any old games). The controller is probably the most comfortable (in my opinion) and the games are mostly nice to look at. There are some moments (Halo) when you'll even find yourself standing still in the game to stare at the scenery. Being a new system make sure you at least get Version 2 (I had a V 1 that heated up very quickly, but I kept the V 1 controller for my own comfort... it's bigger, my hands are big... enough said). But when it came down to it, Microsoft's online play was probably the biggest achievement. For the first time, there was an online community that eased the ability of online console multiplayer. Of course I'm referring to X-Box Live. Which lives and strives in it's updated version.
X-Box Live is a must if you want the X-Box 360. How else can you boast about your achievements? Which brings me to "Gamerscore". On the X-Box 360, Microsoft introduced Gamerscor






