November

Nintendo Wii changes the way we play our gaming systems

by Magneto

Nintendo Wii has revolutionized the way that we play video games with the integration of physical activity. The Wii primarily completes with the Microsoft Xbox and Sony PS3. Did you know that on the first day of sales the Nintendo sold more units than the PS3 and the Xbox combined?

The seventh generation of the Nintendo console has innovated the level of interaction that can be used when creating and designing video games.

The wireless controller comes with the capability to be anything from a pointer, a remote and a controller. Add-ons are available in the form of tennis rackets and microphones. The remote has infrared detection which can detect its position in 3D space. The incident strap allows the Wii remote to be adhered to the arm with the strap to avoid the remove being thrown at the television!

There are no barriers between the demographics of people that can play a Wii. Seniors are using it to remain agile; children are using it to make the transition from sitting on a sofa playing video games to using the console to get into shape.

From cooking adventures, to every type of sport under the sun, the variety of games available for the Nintendo Wii is sure to impress.