Video Game Console Review – The

Nintendo Wii

Executive Summary about Wii Review by Zak Mann

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When the Nintendo Wii video game console hit the market in late 2006, it revolutionized gaming. New games are also priced reasonably.

The Nintendo Wii uses a motion-sensing controller to play Wii games. With Virtual Console you can download games from older generation systems at a reasonable price. The Nintendo Wii video game console is here to stay, judging by its ever-increasing popularity.

Wii Sports Reviewed

Executive Summary about Wii Review by Alastair Harris

As most Wii console packages come standard with the Wii Sports package I thought it would be a good idea to review Wii Sports.

You can play all but the boxing with the controller that comes out of the standard package. But to play the boxing game, you will need the nunchuck.

Baseball:

Apart from the Mii’s having no legs the game is graphically quite nice. The game chooses your Mii’s as players first so you will see your own names coming up on the team roster first. I have one for each family member and the Mii looks similar (i.e. the kid’s Mii’s are shorter, slimmer, etc). The pitching in baseball is easy. Just hold the holder in your hand (cord attached to wrist for safety) and swing forward and downward – fast for a fast pitch, slow for a slow pitch. Pushing no button gives a straight fast ball, the “A” button a screw ball and “B” for a curve ball and “A” and “B” for a splitter (dropping ball).

Timing is everything if you want a home run.

Bowling:

Ten pin bowling. Swing an underarm and hit the “B” button to release. My secret – hit the “B” at the very last moment – the ball will hit down and stay on track. You can make the ball spin by moving your wrist while swinging.

However the game is very realistic with bowling alley sounds, pins dropping and more.

Golf:

Like the real game, Wii Sports golf requires patience, timing and the right application of force. Up to a nine hole golf course with ever more difficult and challenging holes.

Tennis:

This is the only game that is disappointing. Wii Sports Tennis is lacking the necessary control in the ability to slam and directing the ball it a matter of very fine timing.

Boxing:

I find making a side body shot particularly difficult. Wii Sports also comes with a fitness and training option to test your reflexes, timing and power.

Its a great package to come standard with the Wii.

Nintendo Wii Vs Sony Play Station 3

Executive Summary about Wii Review by Len Gillett

Nintendo Wii and PS3 have both achieved success in their individual marketing campaigns, PS3 sold 197,000 in the US whereas the Wii sold 3 times more in just a week, the same success was repeated in the UK, 50,000 Wii were sold in 12 hours along with creating the best sales record in Australia. The great thing I like about Wii has to be the combination of unique designed motion-sensitive old school looking controllers and the emphasis on fun game play.

PS3 (60GB) sales for $599.00, you can purchase Wii for $334.88 to $429.00, $50+ tax less for each game which also makes Wii look very attractive. Thank you Nintendo, what a win-win solution.

If you are looking for easy play, fun and affordable games, go for Wii.

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