Nintendo Wii Video
Nintendo Wii Video Game System
By Chad Creel & Zak Mann
Nintendo Wii Video Games
The Nintendo Wii video game system is one of the most popular video game systems on the market and also one of the most affordable as well. When playing the Wii not only do you have to push buttons on the controller like most video games, you also have to swing it, wave it, or whatever motion you may need to use to play golf, baseball, bowling or many other types of games that that Nintendo Wii offers.
The Wii also has a game called the Wii fit that you can purchase, that has a workout pad to get you in shape while enjoying the fun of a video game. Some of the other features that the Wii boasts is a 512 MBs of internal flash memory, two USB 2.0 ports, and a slot for SD memory expansion. The system’s technological heart, a processing chip developed with IBM and code-named “Broadway” and a graphics chipset from ATI code-named “Hollywood” — deliver stunning performance. And instead of a tray, Wii uses a single, self-loading media bay that plays both 12-centimeter optical discs used for the new system, as well as Nintendo GameCube discs. These features have helped Nintendo and the Wii stay popular and will make them a leader in the video game industry for a long long time.
When the Nintendo Wii video game console hit the market in late 2006, it revolutionized gaming. It didn’t try to compete head to head with the other top video game consoles. Instead, the Wii focused on ease of use and the fun side of gaming. So what’s the appeal?
Well, first off it’s priced affordably as compared to the other two top gaming consoles. New games are also priced reasonably.
Secondly and maybe more importantly, it doesn’t intimidate the casual gamer. It doesn’t matter whether you are an experienced gamer or someone who has never played a video game. Within a very short period of time anyone can be playing and having a great time with this system.
The Nintendo Wii uses a motion-sensing controller to play Wii games. Whether it’s swinging a tennis racket in “Wii Sports”, steering trucks in “Excite Trucks” or slashing with a sword in “The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess”, there is something to appeal to almost anyone.
With the Wii, you can play the full line-up of your favorite Nintendo games from the past. It is backward compatible with GameCube and also features Nintendo’s Virtual Console. With Virtual Console you can download games from older generation systems at a reasonable price. The Nintendo Wii video game console is here to stay, judging by its ever-increasing popularity.