Being a video-game thoroughbred, Nintendo was always going to come out tops over its most formidable competitors Microsoft (Xbox) and Sony (PS). It admittedly took a while but with a stroke of genius in the Wii, it was finally mission accomplished. So just what exactly is the gem that is found in Wii?
Given the market and competition in the industry, it’s indeed no mean feat to reign supreme in the video game industry. It had to be really special, that’s why it took something like the Wii to do it. Wii is a multi-purpose AV player, personal computer, internet browser, e-communication device and above all, revolutionary game console, rolled into one.
The magic of Nintendo Wii Games is not as much in the games per se as it is in the way they are played. The intuitive remote controller is enabled by its unique motion sensing technology in 3-D, giving it the feeling of the real thing, complete with actual bodily motion and exercise as opposed to the traditional video game serving of buttons and joysticks, always played seated.
Nintendo Wii Games are inherently played without clutter or restraint through its wireless remote. It is the tennis racquet, steering wheel, gun or bowling ball depending on what game is on. Coupled with the Nunchuck secondary controller, it truly brings Nintendo Wii Games into a gaming dimension previously unknown. There is even an adaptor that fits over the remote for those who are more accustomed to the old-version controller.
Game consoles are generally tended to kids but Nintendo Wii Games can be family affairs, they have the range. There’s even a menu channel for setting up personal profiles called Mii so involvement and participation can be even and well-matched regardless of age, gender and other conditions. A wide variety of games are available spanning sports, action, fighting, puzzles, casino and others.
Another key feature of the Nintendo Wii is its backward compatibility. Old favorites and classics of GameCube and Nintendo Entertainment System line are widely available in retro. Some can even be directly played with the new remote controller. GameCube controller ports are designed in and the media bay will accept GameCube discs automatically also.
Given that Nintendo Wii Games are considered as a technology item, it’s surprising that they are still primarily sold through brick and mortar channels. Wii Virtual Console is also offered on their online Wii Shop Channel but the one that’s really catching on fast is the commercial download service. Many are already in full swing online and it’s easy to understand their popularity on seeing their fees.