Nintendo Wii: The Video Gamers Toy

Nintendo Wii took the video game industry and mainstream public by storm with its family -friendly brand of interactive. The console's storied lineup of classic franchises like Mario, Metroid, and Zelda has kept hardcore fans happy, while the unique motion-sensing remote extends the console's appeal to casual players and nongamers alike. The affordable price hasn't hurt the console's massive appeal, either.

But Nintendo's phenomenal console isn't without its faults. The young Wii's inferior graphics capabilities look old-fashioned compared with the other two high-definition console's, and despite its use of old technology, Nintendo still has had problems manufacturing enough consoles to meet demand. The popular Virtual Console, which allows gamers to purchase classic Nintendo, Super Nintendo, and Genesis games, has been a hit. But while Microsoft has more than seven million gamers using it's Live Service, Nintendo is only now starting to offer competitive online multiplayer games. Grumblings have also started to emanate from the hardcore fan base about the lack of new and interesting titles aimed at them.

According to ww3676 found Here, "the system seems sturdy, and also quite slick from a design standpoint (although this is certainly subjective). Plus, the Wii remote and nunchuk attachment are of a robust design as well. The controller is well balanced and every part of the system is made of a high quality plastic (at least the same, if not marginally better than the 360 or PS3. Be advised that for $250, based on Nintendo's own claims and personal observation of both systems, you are not getting graphics near the quality of the 360 or the PS3. Also, the Wii only displays in 480p, where as the other consoles display in Hi-def formats. The Wii's sound capabilities are perhaps not a strong point, but they are certainly not a weak point either. Having listened to the Wii through a 5.1 stereo system, I can say that it is on par with an Xbox 360, although it is certainly no 7.1 channel PS3 like setup. I do consider it marginally better than the original Xbox, and definitely better than the Gamecube, so Nintendo has moved significantly forward with the sound quality with this generation."

If you're looking to introduce video games into your loved one's life, or are shopping for a child or a Nintendo fanboy, the Nintendo Wii is a great choice. If you're shopping for a more shopping for a more hardcore gamer who appreciates state-of-the-art technology, you're probably better off with the Xbox 360 or Playstation 3.

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