Nintendo's Wii is a unique gaming device compared to their competitors' newest releases. Even though the video graphics aren't as advanced, the Wii console offers a distinctive gaming event that the competition cannot. The exclusive nunchuck interface lets you abandon just passively sitting on the sofa, for a fresh interactive experience. The controller senses movements of the hands and interprets them wirelessly into the action. Figures react to real movements rather than crazy button-hitting and key-clicking.

After you activate the game, you will need to create an avatar. This avatar is like an icon, but represents you inside the world of the games. Going through the actions of making an avatar also teach you about using the controller, and provide humorous asides as you choose among the available physical accessories. More importantly, it emphasizes the fact that the player is actually inside the game instead of an external observer.

Playing the Nintendo Wii is very simple with only a few minute learning curve. It can easily be played by young children as well as the elderly, as has been shown in retirement home Wii bowling tournaments across the country. The interactive nature of this gaming console allows generations of gamers to play together that were never possible before. Trying to convince your grandmother to play videos games was nearly impossible before the release of the Wii, whereas now, you may have trouble getting her to give up the controller.

The Wii is flexible and full of possibilities: shooters, scrollers, action, and role-playing games can all take place on the same console with the same controller. Recent releases provide even more interactive exercise with the console. The use of the Wii as part of a physical therapy program has also been documented, helping to motivate accident victims to perform their exercises.

The reasonably priced console, its games, and other add-ons make it the perfect game station for a penny-pinching family. In comparison to its competition, the Wii may cost significantly less money, and offer amusement for the whole family. With the Wii appointed as Nintendo's chief gaming station in the near future, there's no need to worry about it becoming obsolete, which often happens with the majority of consumer electronics.

Web surfing and downloading of classic games is possible with the interface of Nintendo Wii. It is a unique and flexible option in the console gaming arena. Casual gamers don't want to spend a lot time with a console. Wii opens the world of gaming also for them as well as for those who have never played with a console before.

The Nintendo Wii is unlike any other gaming console. Instead of frenzied button pushing, the Wii encourages active participation with the nunchuk interface. Early on, you create your avatar, a computer version of yourself, where you learn to use the controller in a fun and easy way. Using the versatile controller is simple and easy to learn, even by children or the elderly, allowing different generations of gamers to play together for the first time. The Wii console is reasonably priced, and is in no danger of becoming obsolete. It also allows for websurfing, unlike other videos games, which makes it a great starter system for any family.