Nintendo's Wii, Revolutionizing Gaming As Wii
Know It
Author: Robert Lyttle

What's new with this console? The Nintendo Wii is a highly
evolved gaming system which has barely shown its capabilities.
Nintendo has introduced a new way of playing games that is fun
for the whole family. The controller (Wii-mote) closely
resembles your standard television remote is completely
wireless and has triple axis motion sensors. I find the
Wii-mote to be very accurate and it allows users to swing and
twist their way through new innovative and very creative games.
The Wii-mote also has a port to plug in a second controller to
allow you to use both hands for certain types of games. The
Secondary controller called the Nunchuck has an analog joystick
and a couple of buttons to allow more control with various games
and has a very ergonomic design.

The sports game package that comes standard with the console
shows the true potential of this system. Boxing for example
(included in the sports game package), lets you jab and punch
by extending your arm(s) forward and allows you to block by
holding the controllers in front of your face like a real boxer
would do in order to block a punch. You can also dodge from side
to side by moving your upper body in the respective direction.
You can see my six year old daughter boxing and showing off her
stuff on our family website. No more sitting on the couch
pushing buttons, its time to really get in the game. I haven't
been an avid sports game player, but with this new technology I
can hardly wait for some of the major sports titles to be
released. I am really looking forward to Tiger Wood's Golf 2007
and might even consider other sports games because they are
going to be really fun and very realistic.

Due to some of the necessary movements involved when playing
the Nintendo Wii, I would almost recomend a mild streching
session before playing. My wife and I found that out the hard
way, with sore muscles the day after playing. At least I know
we were getting a bit of exercise, which other gaming consoles
can not provide.


About The Author: Robert Lyttle. Nintendo supporter since
1/10/1985. To view other articles, reviews, video, etc. please
visit my Family site http://www.wiitod.com