
We here at the Wii Showroom have researched the pros and cons of owning a Wii. I will start off by first stating why you should maybe NOT buy a Wii Console (i.e. the bad). Hmmm…Hmmm…Hmmm…Pondering….Hmmm…nothing, zero, zilch - we do not have any negative remarks about the Wii Console that are worth mentioning.
After such a statement I think we need to start explaining our reasons for why we believe you just can’t go wrong with one of these fantastic gaming consoles. NINTENDO WII IS FOR EVERYONE - irrespective of whether you are a hard core 35 year old gamer still living in your old lady’s basement because of your gaming obsession or if you are a grandpa who is as scared of anything remotely technology related like someone who is allergic to bee’s, and every time you see a console you go running as if it is the mother of all bee hives. The Wii has such a diverse collection of games and is so easy, interactive and fun to play with its intuitive motion controls that everyone in the family, whether it be the hard core gamer nephew or gramps, will enjoy some or other aspect of it.
Watching someone play Wii Games is almost just as much fun as playing yourself, especially if that someone is Grandpa trying to show you a few of his boxing moves while playing Wii Fit Boxing. As long as what Granpa can still string together a few combinations he will be able to show you a thing or two. No experience needed - except his boxing skills of course. What I’m trying to say is that no other console can bridge so many generation gaps by providing such a fun, user friendly and interactive social gaming experience. If you don’t enjoy it you probably also don’t like puppies, ice cream or having fun - in which case you’re a lost cause anyways, so sorry, nothing (not even 1000 free Wii games) or no-one will be able to help your grumpy ass (excuse my french, but some folks just don’t get it).
Ok, so I’m sure you would like an quick overview of some Wii Games. I will try to keep it brief so as not to bore you with too many details, but at the same time still try to give you a better understanding as to why wii (and by wii I mean we…get it… wii we wii we wii we, sorry getting a bit carried away with a lame cheesy joke hey?)…..why we believe this gaming console is for everyone.
No matter what your gaming preference is, Wii has probably already designed it. From the legendary Mario Bros to Sports Games, Racing Games and Adventure Games, to jamming with Guitar Hero. There is definitely a game available for everyone in the Wii collection and too many to mention here (please refer to the Wii Showroom game pages after reading this article to check out some of the best games available). In Super Mario Galaxy 2, which is by far my favourite game, you will experience beautiful & colourful graphics plus a delightful soundtrack as you travel through must see alien galaxies in your quest to find and rescue the Princess. Although not hectically difficult, this game is not as user friendly as some of the other games and should probably have a age restriction of under 40’s only, with a few possible exceptions. For the ultimate Mario fan there is a whole collection of other Mario Games available, from Mario & Sonic at the Olympics to Mario Kart.
Music is one of the few things that all types of people enjoy, right? Well what about bringing out Guitar Hero 5 at the next family get together. Family members can do some bonding by jamming together or go at it solo. Uncle John can have everyone in stitches when he sings his favourite and ridiculously funny Bob Dylan song. Unfortunately though some peoples singing is either as interesting as listening to the baa sounds of a sheep or as painful and annoying as listening to the mating calls of a cat on heat in the middle of the night. Whoever you choose to give the microphone to is fully at your own risk. Fun and laughter is however a guarantee with this get the party started game!
Wii Fit definitely also deserves a mention as far as games go. Now you’ll probabbly think I’m crazy, but thanks to Wii exercising has become a whole lot more fun than it use to be? Well I can tell you playing games that takes your mind away from the fact that you’re exercising changes things a bit. There is snowball, boxing, skateboarding, yoga, aerobics and obstacle courses to but mention a few and the Wii Balance board makes for a interesting and fun gaming experience. Just by playing a few games you’ll be working up a sweat, you heart will be getting some exercise and Mr.Couch Potatoe will be doing some exercises without even noticing it. Although there are some tougher workouts, Wii Fit will no more make you super fit than what rhythm kung fu will turn you into the next Bruce Lee but at least you’ll be doing exercise and having fun….yes you read correctly….exercise while you’re having fun. Impossible? Just give it a shot Mr.Couch Potatoe.
There is another aspect of gaming that I personally view very important…time limitation. Finding time for gaming in todays fast paced world isn’t easy. Most of us just don’t have the time to become total game fanatics. With work, family responsibilities, studying, functions, exercising because we have to (health), doing groceries, shopping, rushing here and there etc. etc. etc…..all that us normal folk (non hard core gamers) want, is a user friendly, but still a little challenging gaming console, to relax with while we escape a bit from the daily hussle and bussle that is our lives. Nintendo Wii Games provides all of that with the added bonus of being able to provide an awesome interactive social experience. Don’t be fooled though, this doesn’t mean the Wii is only for casual gamers. It just doesn’t matter whether you are grandpa or junior, if you want to play you can, irrespective how much you know about gaming. I think it is therefore safe to say that Wii is probably the best all round gaming console available today.
Fans of the other consoles can play down the Wii all they want to, but the fact remains: The Nintendo Wii is the most user friendly gaming option around for the average Joe (with the option to take it up a level if you wish to and have the time). Then I feel I must point out one more fact that you might not be aware of…..Nintendo Wii remains the fastest selling console in the history of the gaming industry and that says it all. The facts are there and numbers don’t lie. Millions upon millions of people have bought and are already enjoying the Wii and surely millions more will. Whether you will ever experience this magnificent social gaming console is of course entirely up to you. As far as we at the Wii Showroom are concerned Nintendo Wii is for one and all.. So go and get it and join in the fun?
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