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What I like most about the Wii is that it seems to be designed for family use. This is not just for boys who like shooting aliens. There are lots of activities that make it simple and fun for the whole family, from very young to very old. You create little "Miis" that represent (and look like) you (or not, if you prefer), and they become your character in the games -- we spent a while just creating characters for each member of the family, letting each create their own but making suggestions to each other and laughing at the various options each chose. It is a lot of fun.
With the internet compatibility -- especially if we hook it up to a USB keyboard -- this really becomes like a new household computer. You can check email, browse, buy, anything you like. (If you have a Gmail account you can even do word processing and spread sheets on their website -- so it really becomes just like a new computer.)
There were a few glitches -- we have a DSL internet connection and while we could hook up quickly when we tried to install the upgrade that the system recommended we found that it stalled about 4 times before finally completing the download and completing the upgrade. Something similar happened when we tried to download the internet "channel" (browser). Eventually we got everything working, though.
One more thing that bugs me a bit is that the Wii won't play DVDs. Apparently it is able to do so, from a hardware standpoint, but they haven't installed the software for various reasons (and there is no way to get the software through Nintendo). That is the only reason I might have preferred a Playstation -- which natively plays BluRay and DVDs. I'd like it if I didn't have to switch between my DVD player and the Wii, and could just use the Wii box for both functions. Still, this is a pretty fantastic device, that I'm sure will get a lot of use from my whole family for a very long time.



I hate this thing. I hate it with every fiber of my being. When the next console comes out I will take this thing out to a big field and smash it to pieces with a whiffle ball bat. I hate it for being the only repository for modern Nintendo console games and I hate that so many other people like it and I just don't understand what they're seeing.
But what, you might ask yourself, is my deal? Well, for one thing, I don't like the controls. At all. When I play a video game, I like being able to immerse myself in the game and not think about what I'm doing with my hands and body. The Wii takes that away from me and puts me back in the same position I was when I was eight years old and trying to figure out what the different between A and B were on my NES. This is an individual response, but as far as I'm concerned, waving my arms around like I'm hitting a baseball doesn't make me feel like I'm playing baseball - it makes it very obvious to me that I'm not interacting with my on-screen avatar in an easy or efficient way.
The upside of this is that if you're a casual gamer or a newcomer to the field of computer games, you'll probably have an easier time warming up to the controls that I did. The irony is delicious, really. I certainly get what the charm would be for a person who doesn't play many games, but truly "hardcore" players who have spent years upon years learning how to work a DualShock might want to try the system out extensively before purchase.
The second reason I hate the system has to do with the fact that it doesn't support HD, and this is something that everybody needs to think about. The Wii can output a 480p widescreen signal, which is fine for a regular SD televisions, but you definitely need to check the performance for standard definition on an HD set before you invest. Most low-end high definition sets don't come with Feroudja upscalers, and that can lead to some really, really awful looking SD, including whatever comes out of your Wii. It's definitely a good idea to track down the proper settings for your particular set if this sort of thing is important to you.
I am, of course, being quite harsh. My mileage with the system has been and will continue to be terrible because of my reaction to the controls, but anybody not subject to my own strange prejudices will probably have a reasonable time. While there's a shortage of monumentally great games (at least, as a percentage of total game output), there are plenty of wonderful titles that you can find for the system, and it's likely that your children will have a fun time with it. The best thing you can do in this case is to do some research on your own television's performance and play with the thing in a store before you buy, just to be sure that you'll like it once you get it home. For my part, I know that I'm not enjoying my purchase at all, but it's entirely likely that you might.


The Remotes and Nunchucks are a bit spendy when you have to buy three more of each. The Wii usually only comes with one set. Altho, you can hold off on the Nunchucks as there aren't very many multipayer games where you can use three or more people that need the Nunchucks. Usually just two people need it. And then you'll have to buy the Game Pad to play the older games if you are used to using it. But then some of the Wii's are now coming with the rubber "protectors" already on the Remotes so that's great.
A blast when playing with more then one person on some of the games. We haven't really bought many games for it as the grand kids are just getting to the point of being able to play now. The attention span just isn't there yet. The games we do have are great to play.

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Now, to be fair, I don't have a setup for a steering wheel for my PS2, and I never owned an NES along with its light gun, Power Pad, Power Glove, and whatever else it used.
That's the point, though. All of those devices were extra. Game developers can't assume that a console owner is going to own some specific peripheral, so they either had to include one with a game or write the game to handle the standard controller. So, you ended up either with a bunch of peripheral devices that only worked on a couple games apiece, or you made do with standard controllers.
Because every single Wii comes with the new controller and its do-anything capabilities, developers don't have to worry about creating & selling new hardware of their own. They can focus instead on trying new things, and they'll know that gamers will get the right experience.
When someone picks up, say, Wii Sports for the first time and play the bowling game, they ask how to put spin on the ball. I tell them, "Just spin it," and much to their surprise, it works. Three frames later, they're bowling as easily as they do in real life. It's just that easy, and it makes that much sense.
Brief rundown of a few of the games I've got:
Wii Sports: It's a keeper. Work on your backspin & topspin in Tennis, score 300 in Bowling, etc. It's got a lot of depth, and it relies on your skills as a player.
Resident Evil 4 - Wii Edition: Holy cow. Aim, shoot, aim, shoot. It's much faster and more accurate than wiggling conventional controller sticks. Playing a RE game on any other console just doesn't make sense anymore. If you're a fan AT ALL of the RE franchise, and even if you already have this game for the Gamecube or PS2, get the Wii version; you'll never touch the older versions again.
Wario Ware - Smooth Moves: A lot of story & dialogue -- a lot more than gameplay -- but it really is a kick. So many of the tasks are so silly that you'll laugh out loud, even while playing alone.
The Godfather: Yes. Yes, yes, yes. If this is indicative of where Grand Theft Auto-style gaming is going, we're in for a treat. The first time I engaged in an in-game fight (as opposed to a tutorial), I reflexively started pressing buttons. After a couple seconds, I remembered to just punch with the controller, and my character started beating up on the guy. Bingo; that's how it should be done. Grab a guy by his collar and throw him against a wall; grab him again and start punching him in the face... it's so much more satisfying to use hand motions than mere button combinations.
Need For Speed Carbon: I got this one strictly as an experiment -- I have it for the PS2, and I wanted to see what the new control scheme is really like while playing a game I already know. I have to say that it's very, very nice. Again, I don't have a wheel for the PS2; but after a few minutes of getting used to the steering response of the Wii controller, it makes an awful lot of sense. Mid-corner corrections respond well, countersteering works, on and on and on. Despite not having force feedback like a conventional wheel controller, it becomes second nature, and it's easy to "steer where you look", as they say in car racing. Plus, because no extra attachments are needed (although an inexpensive clip-on wheel is nice to have) and you don't have to bolt anything to a table or sit on a wheel base, it's very, very convenient.
Trauma Center - Second Opinion: Definitely a niche game, but it's gotten reviews that favor it versus the original Trauma Center for the DS, and it's quite a lot of fun. You really start to feel the pressure as you work to save patients, and the Wii controller is perfect for the job.
The Legend Of Zelda - Twilight Princess: Get it. Wonderful game. If you're a Zelda fan, you already know that this is one of the best ever; if you're not a fan, this one just might win you over.
BOTTOM LINE: This is it, the next big thing in home video games. It's still out of stock everywhere because it really is that good. Expect even better things to come along as the online network gets underway and game developers refine their use of the controller.




We have different games for the unit - from Wii Music to Guitar Hero to Mario Cart. There haven't been any we aren't happy with and NONE just sit on the shelf.
The ages can vary as you can tell - from my parents (ages 70-75) to friends kids ages 4+ and everyone has fun. I see (as a mom) less arguments when they are playing this than any other video game system. It's all fun!
Well worth the money! You do need 2-4 controllers and definitely the charger unit or else you better have stock in batteries!!










The Nintendo Wii gaming system is very easy to set up. One small problem we encountered is the unit's tendency to overheat. I highly recommend buying a cooling unit to go with your Nintendo Wii. (We have yet to find a good charging station for the Wii-motes, as they are called. The Wii-motes eat up batteries very quickly, so this would be a great thing to have. The trouble is finding one.)
Of course, a gaming system is nothing without the right games to play on it. A few of our favorites include Wii Fit, Animal Crossing, Karaoke Revolution, Guitar Hero, Lego Indiana Jones, and Raving Rabbits TV Party. Everyone has his or her personal favorite, but we have yet to find anyone who doesn't want to play a game on our Wii: from the kids to the grandparents, and everyone in between.
Of course one of the most incomprehensible things about the Wii, is that the system which is better --for most people--than all the other gaming systems on the market, actually costs less. If you want a gaming system the entire family will enjoy, I recommend the Wii. I think you'll love it as much as we do.
