The Nintendo Wii hit stores in late 2007 and was one of the most anticipated video game consoles ever made. Customers queued for days before the console was launched, and stores sold out just minutes after they opened. The Nintendo Wii brought an entirely new concept to the video game industry, and nothing so far has come close to rivaling its popularity.
The Nintendo Wii is unlike any other gaming console currently on the market and can take gamers to a whole new level of gaming. The unique rectangular controllers have sensors built into them, so they can be used wirelessly with the help of two AA batteries. Rather than simply pressing buttons or moving a joystick like other console controllers, Nintendo Wii controllers are operated by moving the entire controller. The controller can be moved in all different directions for characters to move, run, jump, and perform all sorts of different maneuvers depending on the game.
The Nintendo Wii also has the Nun Chuck controller, which connects directly to the regular controller when needed. It is held in the opposite hand and also has a sensor inside, and is used in games where both hands are needed. Everything from boxing to shooting games uses the Nun Chuck controller, and can be easily removed when no longer needed.
For those who like to stick to old-school games, a typical controller is also available for the Nintendo Wii. It looks just like older Nintendo controllers, with the arrow key for maneuvering and the A and B button for jumping, shooting, or other actions within the game. It can be used in place of the sensor controller in most Nintendo Wii games, but it does not provide the same experience as being able to rotate and move the controller that is motion controlled.
The Nintendo Wii has a wide variety of games, from war and shooting games to games where you pretend to be a surgeon. The controller is used differently in each type of game and can act as everything from a steering wheel to a gun. Controller accessory packs are available to help make the experience more realistic and make it possible to transform the controller into the weapon or item used in the game. Small plastic tennis rackets, baseball bats, pistols, swords, and even shuttlecocks are available, and the Wii controller can be clicked directly to enhance the overall gaming experience.
The Nintendo Wii introduced the world to a whole new level of gaming, making it the most popular gaming console. Instead of just sitting on the couch and pressing a few buttons, it is now possible to get up and get into the game. Amazing controls, new game concepts, and controller accessory packs make the Nintendo Wii the most played game console in the world, and we can only look forward to bigger and better ideas from Nintendo in the future.