Nintendo Wii Console Review

When the Ninetnedo Wii first came out people were unsure of what it was and how it would compete with the Playstation 3 which was much more advanced. Now it has become clear that the Wii has won this battle despite its technical shortcomings. The Wii involves using a control (called a wiimote) that senses your movements to control the game. For instance in Wii boxing you actually punch the air in front t of you and the game recognizes this action. It also recognizes the angle you are punching and what type of punch it is (jab, uppercut, hook etc.) The games include many with the Mario cast of characters, such as classics Mario Party, Mario Kart, Super Mario Galaxy etc. as well as many others. The key thing for the wii is that it is easy to learn and enjoy. It is not a system that focuses on complex button manipulations but uses movements you already know to master the games. The graphics can be a bit cartoonish and the wii does not put much emphasis on making things look realistic. But this fits very well with the whole atmosphere of the system as a tool for fun and bringing people together. Unlike the playstation 3 which reminds us of hardcore gamers sitting in the basement alone, the Wii can be something enjoyed at a dinner party with 5 of your friends around who have never played before. As someone who used to be a gamer and fell out of it, the wii is a great way to welcome people back into this world without inundating them with a vast amount of buttons and complexities.