Top 10 Reasons Why The Wii Console System Will Make A Great Christmas Gift

The Wii console system is the hottest game console system available. With it dominating the media and the markets, there must be a good reason why kids, teens, and adults are eager to get their hands on one. As such, there’s no doubt the Wii console will make a perfect gift for this Christmas holiday season. Here are the top 10 reasons why it will make a great Christmas gift.

1. Value – The Wii console provides good value for the next generation of console game systems. With up-to-date graphics and revolutionary controllers, the game system sells significantly under its competition. Play Station 3 and the Xbox 360 run at least $350. The Wii starts at a palatable $250.

2. Unique Experience – Because of the unconventional controllers, the Wii has shown the world that the console gaming experience can be much more interactive. With motion sensors, players can experience virtual motions by swinging the controller and experiencing vibrations that mimics an object hitting a stick. Gone are the days of rapid thumb movements. The Wii allows a virtual gaming experience without much of a learning curve.

3. Potential – The Wii has become so popular these days that game makers are lining up to develop an endless line of titles. Games such as Guitar Hero III, Mario Galaxy, and Twilight Princess allow users to pick from an limitless supply of games.

4. Lose Weight! – Yes, you can lose weight with the Wii console system. With the Wii controllers, you can thrust the stick like a sword, or swing it like a tennis racquet. The Wii controller allows arm movement so that one can burn calories. It may not be exactly like a nautilus machine, but some say it’s an exercise equipment. Interestingly, Nintendo has caught on the fitness interest and produced the Wii Fit, an exercise accessory for the Wii owner.

5. Downloads – The Wii isn’t just a mere console. In fact, the Wii game system allows players to download old classics from Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, and Nintendo 64. Anyone who has a retro urge can download their favorite classics at the convenience of his or her home. But the downloads do not stop there. There are now services where a Wii owner can now download movies and favorite television shows. Think of the Wii as the next dvr for the TV.

6. Online playability – The Wii console has a service that allows players to create an avatar and use that avatar to play games like Wii Sports. The Mii allows people from all over the planet to design a persona to interact live with users in the online space. Just imagine making new friends and playing them anytime throughout the world.

7. Slim Box – The Wii console has a sleek and architectural design that doesn’t take up much space. With the dimensions of 44 mm ( 1.73″) w, 157 mm ( 6.18″) tall and 215.4 mm (8.48″) deep, the Wii is the smallest console ever since the inception of Nintendo. Moreover, the Wii is the smallest of the next generation consoles including Play Station 3 and Xbox 360.

8. Backward compatibility – The Wii gaming system allows for full backward compatibility with the Nintendo Game Cube. This means if you have a Game Cube system with games, you can play any of the games with the Wii.

9. Works With Nintendo DS – The Wii also allows for it to interface with the Nintendo DS handheld. Thinking of using the DS as a controller? There’s no problem interfacing the DS to the Wii console.

10. Enjoyable Game System – There’s a very good reason why the Nintendo Wii console is the hottest game system. The numbers clearly show the amount of interest from the masses. People can play for hours with the Wii.

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PC Vs Console Gaming

In the gaming world, there are several options to choose from when it comes to the platform the game is being played on. There are PC games, and there are console games. The difference lies within the way the game is played.

Gaming is literally a lifestyle choice so each person prefers a slightly different approach when it comes to the way they play a game. Some like computer games, because computers allow them to customize the way they play the game along with certain tweaks in visual details and controls.

Consoles don’t demand that you make such tweaks, since they’re built with only games in mind. So when a game comes out and it’s destined for PlayStation, then, if you own such a console, you’re certain you can play that game.

But when a game comes out and it’s made for PCs, then you have to check on what the system requirements that game has in order to be played properly. Since games rely heavily on the specs, or hardware of the “console” they’re run, for PC users this would mean there’s a constant struggle to stay ahead of the gaming developer world and build or purchase the ultimate gaming computer.

In certain cases, it’s a lot easier to escape this struggle by purchasing a console and not having to worry if your system meets the necessary minimum hardware in order to run a game.

The downside to consoles is, in my opinion, the lack of precision in movements and control. For instance, if you were to play a shooter game or FPS for short, it would be really hard to aim at the opponents using a game pad.

On the other hand, when using a computer, it’s really easy to aim using your mouse at the opponents since you can fine tune the mouse sensitivity and actually get the mouse to work at what speed you require.

Some peripherals allow you to adjust that sensitivity right in the gaming environment and those are called gaming peripherals. These are built only with PCs in mind.

Consoles on the other hand have developed in recent years to create a more engaging environment for the player.

We have seen a lot of new advancements in this area from the Wii remote, allowing you to physically “swing” a golf club, or in the Kinect world, actually detecting your body movements to interact in the gaming world. This means that a console user might get a bit more exercise than a regular PC gamer.

Also, there are certain games which might not work on consoles, like strategy games. These games rely heavily on the use of a computer mouse for unit selection and issuing commands.

There are a lot of advantages to PC gaming as well as console gaming, and there are specific games that can be played on both platforms, without the possibility of moving from one type to the other. It’s a matter of level of engagement or immersion that each gamer requires that he get from the game itself.

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