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The Wii (pronounced as
the pronoun "we," is a video game console released by
Nintendo. The console was previously known by its project code name
of Revolution, and is the successor to the Nintendo GameCube. Although
Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than
that of Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3, as part of
the seventh generation of gaming consoles it competes with the other
two on some levels.
A distinguishing feature of the console is its
wireless controller, the Wii Remote, which can be used as a handheld
pointing device and can detect motion and rotation in three dimensions.
Notable among the console's internal features is WiiConnect24, which
enables it to receive messages and updates over the Internet while
consuming very little electrical power.
Nintendo first mentioned the console in the 2004
E3 press conference and later unveiled the system at the 2005 E3.
Satoru Iwata revealed a prototype of the controller at the September
2005 Tokyo Game Show. In the 2006 E3, it won the first of several
awards. By December 8, 2006, the console completed its launch in
three key markets.
Bowling is one of our favorites and the system
even picks up when you move across your body or twist the controller
a bit and curves the ball. You can give the virtual ball a hard
throw by moving your arm faster through the air and it really is
like you are there at the bowling alley. Even my mother-in-law who
uses a cane was up and bowling and already talking about buying
one for her house. She actually almost bowled a 200 too.
Bowling, tennis, golf, boxing, and baseball are
included in Wii Sports. There are also some very fun training excercises
for each sport that help you perfect your movements. The graphics
are not anything special, but the games are really designed to demonstrate
the wireless controller functionality and so far no one who has
played the games has even mentioned the weak graphics.
We also have MonkeyBall Blitz and the graphics
are much better in that game. The Wii is great fun for the whole
family and gets people up and off the couch too. It is our favorite
gift this year and if you can find one I highly recommend it.
Wii Remote Wrist Strap Replacement Information
Nintendo is offering to replace the original version of the wrist
straps for the Wii Remote with a newer version. We have received
some reports that when consumers swing the Wii Remote with the original
version of the wrist-strap using excessive force and accidentally
let go, the cord connecting the controller to the wrist strap can
break, potentially causing the Wii Remote to strike bystanders or
objects. Because Wii consoles shipped starting in early December
already utilized the newer version of the strap, you will need to
determine which version of the strap you have before ordering a
replacement. To determine if you need the newer version of the strap,
or to place an order for a replacement, click
here.
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