Wii - What You May Have Never Known

Wii - What You May Not Know
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3 Common Wii Issues Solved
It is easy to love the Nintendo Wii, it has plenty of great games, has a fun control system
and it is a gaming experience that you can easily share with friends and family. This is
why when something starts bugging up on the system, people will get worried. To help
ease things out, here are a few useful tips to try out before hurriedly bringing your system
to the nearest repair center.
Non-Responding WiiMotes
Now here is a common issue. After all, a WiiMote is how you control the console.
Without it, playing a game is practically impossible. So what do when things start going
south?
First, check the batteries. These controllers use two AA batteries to run, so click on the
home button to see if how many of the four lights on the controller light up (more lights
mean higher charge). If the controller is not responding, you might want to replace the
batteries.
So let us say you have all four lights indicating a full charge but the game is still not
responding to your commands. This may be a synchronization issue. Remember that your
controller is wireless and that the Wii has to detect it before the two can work together.
Simply press the red sync button near the SD card slot on your console to help your
system find the controller.
Inaccurate Aiming
More often than not, games will require you to make use of the infrared sensor to aim at
the screen and navigate menus, shoot guns and simply move things around. There are
occasions when this starts acting abnormally.
One of the first things you should do is to confirm the set up of the sensor bar. From you
Wii’s system menu, you can set the configuration of the sensor to assume that it is
located on top or the bottom of your TV screen.
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Another factor to consider is if there are lights in front of the TV and lights behind you.
The sensor bar may accidentally pick up IR feedback from lights and other devices
behind you. Be sure to look around your playing area to see if there might be items that
are interfering with your system’s performance.
Lastly, check the overall lighting. In some cases, the light in the room may be too strong
and is interrupting the feed between the controller and the sensor. You may choose to
turn off the lights or diffuse it a little to allow for a better level of communication
between the WiiMote and the sensor bar.
Unable to Back Up Save Files
This is not really a hardware issue, but more of an incompatibility problem. According to
Nintendo, the Wii supports only certain SD cards. This can be a little annoying if the SD
card you currently have is incompatible with the console, but sadly, the only way to
remedy this issue is to purchase a brand new card. Nintendo lists SanDisk and BD&A as
officially compatible, but users are also recommended to update to version 4.00 or higher
of the system firmware to further improve compatibility.
So there you have it, three of the simplest quick-fixes for three of the main issues that Wii
owners tend to run into. However, if your Wii console is still suffering from issues, it is
advisable that you take it to the nearest authorized Nintendo service center for a quick
check.
Backtracking on Your Wii: GameCube Gaming
One of the many great features about the Wii is that it is compatible with plenty of old
games. Many are already quite familiar with the many Virtual Console games which
allow you to play NES, SNES, N64, Megadrive and other platform titles on the Wii. Of
course, players will have to use the classic controller in order to play the games properly.
But one great feature of the Wii that is being overlooked is that it can play GameCube
games. There are four dedicated ports on the system to plug in the old GC controllers and
2 memory card slots for save file access. No need to worry about the smaller GameCube
discs, simply pop them into the disc tray and the Wii will automatically center it for you.
If you are asking, ‘what is so good about the GameCube?’ -here is a quick list of our top
picks.
Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
No fan of this generation-transcending work of science fiction can go without
experiencing the amazing gameplay that Rogue Leader has to offer. Featuring plenty of
amazing voice over work, sound effects that seem to pop right out of the move and a
gameplay that truly places you in the heat of the action, this game takes Star Wars
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interactivity to a whole new level. The game also features a whole array of ships ranging
from the well known X-Wing to the more obscure A-Wing as players fly off in missions
that coincide with the events of the original trilogy.
Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
We have a love-hate relationship with this game. Silicon Knights was given plenty of
freedom with the remake of the original Metal Gear Solid game for the Playstation and
had it graphically updated for the GameCube. The result is a visually stunning work of art
that comes pretty close to the graphics for Sons of Liberty on the PS2. The gameplay has
also been adjusted to bring in controls and functions available in the PS2 sequel.
The downside is that the Knights had a little too much freedom with Twin Snakes. While
the general storyline has not been changed, minor character details have been adjusted.
Otacon has become a Nintendo fanboy, Snake has turned into a bit of an acrobat –among
others. While the canon story has not been altered, fans of the series felt that the changes
were too out of character. Still, for those who have yet to play the MGS series, this title is
a great way to be initiated into the world of stealth based action gameplay.
Animal Crossing
Oh, we already know, there is Animal Crossing: Wild World for the Wii. But somehow,
nothing beats the charm and feel of the original AC for the GameCube. Most importantly,
this is a great way for old GC owners to continue their towns and their game. The GC
version of this life simulation game plays a lot simpler and less stylized than the newer
version –which is something that a lot of the older fans of the series would appreciate.
In any case, if you have been missing out on KK Slider’s weekend concerts and are not
planning to play the new AC game, this might be the best time to take the game out of
storage and pop it in for a trip back to your town.
Party Host and More: the Nintendo Wii
The Wii is taking the concept of friendly get-togethers into a whole new realm with its
motion gaming controls and multiplayer functionalities. Of course, figuring out which
titles to go for is not exactly the easiest thing to do –especially when there are hundreds
to choose from. Here are four of our most recommended titles to help you figure out
which games would best fit your party needs.
Super Smash Brothers Brawl
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Sometimes, there is nothing that can hold down the hyperactive needs of a preteen boy –
let alone four of them. Fortunately, Nintendo’s four-way beat-em-up 2D fighter promises
plenty of fast paced action to keep even the most hardcore player of the bunch focused on
the game. Smash Brothers brings back a great lineup of Iconic Nintendo characters such
as Mario, Samus, Fox, Zelda and more into a free spirited battle tournament. Parents
watching on will appreciate many of the old and new Nintendo franchise cameos ranging
from the Game and Watch era to the more recent Animal Crossing and Nintendogs title.
Metal Gear Solid fans will also be happy to see Snake pop up as a playable character.
Boom Blox
When EA announced that Steven Spielberg was working on a game, we were wondering
what kind of fantastic stories he would be bringing to interactive life. Nobody expected
that the man would spearhead the creation of a game that would later take spotlight of
any party: Boom Blox. It sounds silly and even the concept is hard to take seriously: you
throw balls at blocks. But give the game a quick whirl and after five minutes, you and
your friends will be addicted.
The game pits you against your friends in turn based ball-throwing battles where you
each pit your accuracy and skill at strategic block knocking. There are various gameplay
objectives such as blowing up a specific number of blocks or knocking off blocks in a
certain order to win. Highly replayable, intuitive controls and an overall fun gameplay
experience makes this title a must have for parties.
Wario Ware Smooth Moves
Of course, when it comes to motion gaming, you have to bring out Wario Ware Smooth
Moves. Players take turns as they each try to do various motions in order to achieve the
various stage objectives. Each stage only lasts a few seconds or so you players have to
think fast about what to do. On a multiplayer game, you and your friends have to
communicate fast in order to pass the WiiMote (you only use one) around to the next
player. Fun, frantic and certain to tire payers out within an hour or two; this is the best
way to whip up an appetite before serving the hors d'oeuvres.
Wii Sports
It is old and comes free with your Nintendo Wii, yet Wii Sports is still a much
recommended title for those who want to have various activities without having to
change discs a lot. Players get to participate in various sports such as tennis, boxing,
billiards, air hockey and more. The best part here is that you can get your friends to make
custom Miis to use prior to the game –as each player can select their own Mii avatar to
play.
The next time you become the designated host of a party and are stumped on what to do;
do not hesitate to fire up the Wii and buy some new batteries for the controllers. This
little home console will solve all your entertaining needs.
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Time to Party with the Nintendo Wii
No other console in the gaming industry has closer to becoming the absolute party system
like the Nintendo Wii. With its wide range of local multiplayer games, motion based
controls and comparatively affordable price tag (as compared to the Microsoft Xbox 360
and the Sony Playstation 3), the Wii quickly made carved out its niche in the video game
industry when it launched in 2006.
Now, half a decade later, the Wii is still among the most played console systems. For the
most part, the system has a steady following among die-hard Nintendo fans. With
exclusive games under the Super Mario, Pokemon, Metroid, Zelda and other first-party
franchises, the core fan base of the Wii will always have something to stick around for.
There is no doubt that the iconic value that Pikachu, Samus, Link and many others
provide draws in a definite charm that is hard to deny (the massive Nintendo crossover
game, Super Smash Brothers Brawl sold over 9 million copies).
Aside from the main Nintendo series games, the Wii is often the top choice for family-
room consoles. Many of the games on the system (both first and third party titles) allow
multiple players to play together at the same time, either cooperatively or competitively.
This makes many Wii games as excellent party choices for entertaining guests and there
are no messy piñata bits to clean up either. Boom Blox, Mario Party and Wii Party are
just some of the few games that are sure to liven up your get-togethers.
While many hardcore gamers are focusing more on titles being released exclusively for
other next generation console, it is important to point out that the Wii also gets its share
of some pretty impressive games. Sky Crawlers is an impressive and challenging flight
simulation game from the Namco Bandai’s Team Aces (developers of Ace Combat)
which allows players to use the Wiimote as a flight stick.
The Resident Evil Chronicles titles (Umbrella and Darkside) provides players with a solid
point and shoot gaming experience that relives many important events in the RE
storyline. Grasshopper Manufacture’s No More Heroes series takes on the 3D hack and
slash genre to a whole new level with its stylish delivery and innovative use of the motion
controller.
Aside from having a great game lineup, the Wii itself is a pretty good console in terms of
hardware. Available in white, black and red, buyers have options on being able to choose
the visual style that suits them the most. It also comes with a stand which supports the
system in an upright position (for those who are saving up on space or simply feel that it
looks better that way). In terms of functionality, there is plenty to do on the system.
First off, the Wii’s basic OS allows players to add functional channels such as web
browser or a picture viewer. Thanks to the console’s WiFi features, going online is as
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simple as setting up your router information. Additional channel functions such as news
readers and the official Nintendo channel can also be downloaded as well.
The system internally stores game saves and channel data files into pre-set ‘blocks’. In
terms of data file size, this is roughly 512 MB. Not that big, but fortunately, the system
supports certain brands of SD cards for backing up data. Aside from playing Wii games,
the console can also load up the much older Nintendo GameCube games. In order to play
these, users will have to hook up the old GC controllers to one of the four specially
designated ports on the console. There are also two GC memory card slots on the Wii
which will allow players to store their GC game saves.
If you love having friends and family over, have roommates who are fun to play with, or
simply love to play video games but do not have the time (or resources) to invest in
hardcore games, then the Wii is your number one choice. It offers easy and fun to play
games, innovative controls and a great range of functionality that would make any type of
gamer happy.
The Top 5 Revolutionary Games for the Wii
Nintendo Wii has been considered to be the pioneer in motion gaming. Released years
ahead of the PS Move the Xbox Kinect, the Wiimote controlled console has shown us all
how fun and exciting motion gaming can be. Of course, not all Wii games make full use
of the motions controls –some games can be played just fine with the optional joy pad-
style ‘classic’ controller. Others on the other hand, take the use of the Wiimote and
Nunchuck to a whole new level.
No More Heroes
We open this list with none other Goichi Suda’s masterpiece of a beat-em-up: the No
More Heroes series. In terms of controls, not much has changed from the original and the
sequel (No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle), but regardless, this game is still one of the
most quirky motion controlled titles to be released.
Lead character Travis Touchdown ends up joining a tournament of assassins, and in order
to reach the top spot, he has to eliminate the rest of the competition. The game opens with
the beam-sword wielding hero starting with the tenth spot and as you progress through
the story, you get to meet whole host of sexy and bizarre assassins that stand in your way.
There’s plenty of adult humor in this game, some subtle, others crude. The action
sequences on the other hand, are plenty of violence. It is encouraging to see that Nintendo
is now making room for more mature players (after all, most of us who grew up on Mario
and Donkey Kong are now a whole lot older).
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The controls for this game place it as the first entry on the list: the combo system makes
full use of the buttons, motion and even Nunchuck movement to execute Travis’ wide
range of moves. We are also going to tip our hats off for the “phone call” event sequences
where you need to press the controller against your ear (the Wiimote has an internal
speaker) as well as the slightly naughty beam-sword charging motions. Of course, we
will not be going into that, it is up to you players to explore.
Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces
While we are not too fond of the Japanese novel or the anime, the Sky Crawlers game on
the Wii is one of the most impressive flight simulation titles we have seen on the device.
The big advantage of the Wiimote is its versatility. Players can use it as a gun, as a
sword, as a regular controller and in this case, as a flight stick. The WiiMote can be used
to control your plane’s pitch while the Nunchuck handles the acceleration. Tilting both
from side to side will control turning and rolling.
It is fun, though a little exhausting after an hour or so –which is due to the fact that unlike
a typical flight stick which rests on a base, the WiiMote is supported entirely by your
arm. Also, the lack of a base means not having a reference point for a ‘neutral’ position.
Some inventive players are known to have crafted their own mounts for the Wiimote to
get past these issues.
The game itself makes use of Ace Combat’s game engine, which means that many of the
factors considered in flying have been simplified to a point where the game is actually
enjoyable (without having to think too much about calculations). Simplified, however,
does not mean unrealistic. Reckless flyers will still find themselves stalling and crashing
if they do not act with care.
Overall, this game provides a nice change of pace for many Ace Combat veterans. The
old school planes and new approach to the delivery will certainly be a welcome change.
The challenge level for some of the special boss fights will also force players to start
taking the game a lot more seriously even on the normal difficulty. If you are a fan of
great dogfights and have been looking for a new way to experience it, Sky Crawlers is the
way to go.
Trauma Team
Combining various point and click game genres can be a little tricky, but the folks behind
Trauma Team certainly know how to make a great game. This little gem of a Wii title is
basically an advanced version of Trauma Center for the DS. Not only does it improve on
the gameplay of the original, it adds plenty more to the mix.
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Players start off the game by choosing one of six characters. Doing so determines what
story missions will be played and how the gameplay will turn out. After each mission,
players will be returned to the character screen and the same process plays out. This
continues until all story missions start overlapping each other in a much larger plot event.
Each character introduces a new form of gameplay. One involves investigation, some
require medical surgical procedures, and others require players to talk with patients for
diagnosis. There are a total of six individual gameplay features on this game, and they all
come together to bring a truly inventive experience in the use of the Wii’s motion
controller. If you have been looking for a game that delivers in terms of controls,
storyline, visual style and gameplay, then Trauma Team is a definite must have for you.
Resident Evil 4
As ironic as it may seem, a game that was not meant for the Wii is also one that has
completely redefined the concept of hardcore motion gaming. Enter Resident evil 4. This
little pseudo-zombie fest of the great sci-fi survival horror series from Capcom takes on a
whole new style of gaming as it got ported over to the Wii.
Now, looking back at the original Playstation 2 version of the game, it is pretty obvious
that the creators wanted to do something different. An optional chainsaw controller was
released for the Sony which introduced a new way for the player to ready their weapon
(the special controller had more than aesthetic value).
With the Wii version, RE veteran Leon –and his epic emo hairstyle, gets the full set of
controls that the PS2 controller hinted at.
Movement is controlled by the Nunchuck and the gun control makes use of the Wiimote.
This turns the game into something of a hybrid 3D-adventure and on-rails shooter. In
terms of graphics and storyline, not much has changed. Those who already played the
PS2 version will not find anything new outside of the control system.
This game is a must have for RE fans who have yet to play RE4 (and you should, it has
been out for a while) and any Wii owner wanting a little more thrilling than the usual fare
of Nintendo titles. The innovative use of the Wiimote and the way it changes the
gameplay experience from the original title will certainly be an experience players would
not want to miss.
Elebits
Last on our list is Elebits, a storybook style, children’s sci-fi game that had us wondering
just how much potential the Wiimote truly has. For a point of perspective, players have to
remember that this is one of the first Wii games ever released, and for that time, the
graphics had been pretty good and the controls were nothing short of amazing.
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The main story is simple, bizarre beings known as Elebits have starting popping out and
it is up to the player to find them all and capture them with a unique laser-gun-zapping
apparatus invented by the protagonist’s father.
To play the game, players simply have to point and zap objects in game. Initially, you can
only zap small objects as you move things around the house (small books, chairs, etc),
doing so will uncover various Elebits that can be captured. One you accumulate enough
of the alien-like beings, your zapper will become more powerful, allowing you to move
larger objects such as entire shelves, phone booths and cars.
The real fun in this game is when you are moving around the stages and tossing objects
around. Various power ups will boost your ability to grab, push and even thrown objects
up in the sky –which is a great way of clearing the view. It is a fun and light gaming
experience, mixed in with a few challenging timed missions. Elebits is a perfect
recommendation for those who want a quick taste of real motion controlled gaming.
Wii for Two: Two Cooperative Games for the Win
Everybody loves to talk about the many multiplayer aspects of the Wii, how impressive
the system is for entertaining plenty of people and how well it functions for the family in
general. But for standard two player games – that is an issue that is often unanswered yet
much valued by hardcore players. So today, we are giving you our favorite cooperative
games for the Nintendo Wii. Of course, with plenty of great two player campaigns
available on the Wii, we’ve decided to serve up a pair of titles that will really want to
make you work with a friend: a couple of the best horror games.
Obscure: the Aftermath
Survival horror games tend to lose their fright factor when there’s more than one player –
take Resident Evil 5 for example. But there are times when even having more company
doesn’t take the fright away. Enter “Obscure: the Aftermath”. This scary little
masterpiece is a sequel to the original Obscure and introduces players to the two
survivors of the first game and a whole new bunch of college coeds.
The game is scary, disturbing and frantic. When a bizarre sexually transmitted demonic
plague starts creeping about the school, players must controls various pairs of characters
through obstacles and puzzles as they try to escape chainsaw wielding psychopaths,
mutated flying monsters and a whole host of other malicious beings.
The cooperative aspect really shines through as players must support and protect each
other. Gone are the days when you are safely picking a lock on a door (which often opens
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up a user interfaces that temporarily halts any enemies). In Obscure, you will have to
count on your partner to shoot down any nasty things that might be coming up your back.
For the ultimate in a two player scare fest, we definitely recommend playing this game.
House of the Dead: Overkill
Normally, when people talk about on-rails shooters for the Wii, the Resident Evil
Chronicle titles (Umbrella and Darkside) are among the first to be mentioned. But when
you want to have a little more fun shooting down zombies and just enjoying with your
buddy, then you will certainly want to pop in House of the Dead: Overkill instead.
This game features plenty of 70’s inspired fashion; grind house movie visuals and enough
swearing to make a B-movie starring Samuel Jackson blush. It is funny, witty and still
surprisingly dark. The game is considered to be a prequel of all the HotD games –
showing players the early beginnings of lead character Agent G –the heavy language in
the game comes from the second main character, Isaac Washington.
The cooperative aspect of the game mainly involves shooting everything onscreen as fast
as possible –which is certainly easier with two players. For bosses however, a little more
communication and planning are required in order to get the best ranks.
Alone, players will still be able to enjoy, play and finish these two games. But in two-
player mode, players get to experience a rich and fulfilling cooperative gameplay aspect
that the titles have been truly designed for. If you have not had the chance to try either
Obscure: the Aftermath or HotD: Overkill, then now is the best time to bring your best
friend over for some real gaming action.
Getting More Out of Your Wii
Nintendo’s motion controlled gaming console is considered to be one of the top systems
in terms of overall entertainment. While its value to hardcore gamers may not be on the
same level as the Playstation 3 or the Xbox 360, the Wii has more to offer to a broader
market of casual gamers and of course, families.
If the Wii is currently on the center of your home entertainment system, with the console
playing host to friends and family, you might want to consider investing a little bit of
money and time to grab these very useful accessories.
First off, the Wii Balance Board –normally, we would not recommend getting a console
peripheral that is only useful for one game (Wii Fit), but in this case, the Balance Board
is a must have. Not only do you get to do really amusing things on it (you can test which
among your friends can balance best on one foot), but there are plenty of useful
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applications that use the board. These applications mainly improve exercises that help
you keep track of your weight –something that many gamers would appreciate.
When it comes to pointless accessories that offer loads of fun, nothing beats the various
add-ons to the WiiMote controller. They range from simple items such as a sword, shield,
tennis racket and the like. While they do not add any functional value (some even make
playing a little harder), it is always fun to see your friends waving a plastic sword at
virtual enemies onscreen.
Speaking of playing in front of a screen, get better WiiMote straps. Nintendo’s WiiMote
comes with straps that are used to tie the controller to the player’s wrist (which will help
prevent people from accidentally throwing the controller). There are already countless
tales of various plasma and HD television screen that have been smashed by an over-
eager player’s WiiMote. Better straps would help fasten the controller to the wrist better
–just be sure to tell all your users to put on the straps when they play!
Aside from the usual array of swords and hammers, there are a few WiiMote add-ons that
actually help, such as the steering wheel, the gun-grips and yes, even the Link crossbow
(from Link’s Crossbow Training). These do not necessarily help you aim better –as most
of us are far more lethal with a remote control style grip. But they do actually enhance the
gameplay experience. There is also an additional extra motion sensing device that goes
on the bottom of the WiiMote as well –which helps tracking your movements a lot more
accurate.
To get more out of your gaming on the Wii, it is a good idea to buy rechargeable
batteries. There are two variants. One is the typical AA battery size that replaces the
standard batteries. The other is a Lithium Ion based battery that replaces the standard
battery and the battery cover. The good thing about the L-ion battery is that is often
comes with a charging dock so that you can be sure that every time you play, your
controller is all charged up and ready to go.
So the next time you find yourself with a little extra gaming budget. You might want to
pass out on grabbing the latest game releases and instead, look for some worthwhile
purchases that would enhance your gaming experience with your current library.
More for Wii: Using Your Console for More than Games
Chances are, your Nintendo Wii is sitting quietly at the living room, the family den or the
designated game room –one way or another, it is rare to have this very social gaming
console to be sitting quietly inside one person’s room alone (but, yes, it does happen). If
your household is the type that has the motion gaming device strategically located for
everyone’s best enjoyment, then you will certainly appreciate these little tips we have.
Tracking Playtime
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The Nintendo Wii is the perfect parental helper when it comes to keeping track of your
children’s gaming habits. The system will log in the title of the games being played and
for how long. While it does not keep exact track of the time a game was played or who
was the person who played it, doing so enables you to see if anyone has been sneaking in
extra gaming hours at night.
The Wii is more than just a sly tattle-tale however, this log is public and can be used by
anyone (though it cannot be tampered with or edited). For gamers, this helps ease out
time issues by allowing you to track your own gaming habits. If you have been having
trouble balancing time for obligations and gaming, then a quick review of this log might
help you properly organize your schedule.
Virtual Post Its
Another great thing about this system is that it allows you to post virtual notes. If you
need to step out for a bit and need to remind your buddy to clean up the sink before
playing, a simple note on the system’s dashboard will often suffice. For messages are not
meant for today, there’s a calendar that allows you to write important announcements and
letters well ahead of time.
Oftentimes, there are various users of the console (and each person has a Mii). You can
write messages that are addressed to specific users for that personal touch –just remember
that the content of the letter is still public.
Occasionally, some Wii games will make use of this feature to post game highlights and
achievements –a feature that we would certainly want to see in more titles. For the most
part, the message system gets the heaviest flow of functionality from the users of the
device. If you have not tried out this feature, now is a great time to do so and teach your
family or roommates about it.
Browsing the Web
If you have downloaded the Internet Browser channel, all you need to do is to turn it on
and get online. The browser makes use of a custom Opera-powered browser that allows
you to view web content in a more TV-screen compatible output (larger fonts and all).
There’s also a specialized YouTube channel for Wii users and support for Adobe Flash
Player -which is more than what we can say for many Apple gadgets.
For those who truly want to make full use of the web experience that the console can
provide, it is a good idea to invest in a USB keyboard which you can hook up directly
into the Wii. This eases out the slower process of using the onscreen keyboard (which
you control with the WiiMote) and makes typing a whole lot faster.
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The Wii is more than a just a game console, it has been designed to work for you and
your family in plenty of useful ways. All you need to do is to poke around the console’s
many features and settings to see what else it can do for you.
Channel Surfing on Your Nintendo Wii
The Wii gives the game console experience with a whole new twist: turning your favorite
Nintendo party machine into a multipurpose hub for the family with its add-on channels.
First time users of the system will notice that the main screen of the system OS features a
whole swath of empty channels. With the main game channel placed on the upper left
corner and the Mii channel on the second slot, one wonders what else can be added.
Here’s a quick list of all the great additional content that Nintendo has to offer for your
Wii.
First up is the official Nintendo Channel. From here, players can get the latest new on all
things Nintendo and more. Previews, demos and video interviews regarding upcoming
games and features are updated frequently on this channel. It also allows you to grab very
exclusive sneak peeks at upcoming WiiWare titles as well.
Another great channel to have is the Wii Shop channel. This is the place to go for all
downloadable content. There are both WiiWare and Virtual Console games, as well as
additional channels that can be purchased. From here, players can load up their account
with Wii Points as well as send gifts to the people on their Wii friends list.
Of course, once you have downloaded your favorite games, it is time to play them! The
Virtual Console not a single channel but a multipurpose tool that emulates the Neo Geo,
the old NES, SNES and N64 consoles, Sega’s Genesis and even the TurboGrafx 16
system. Each game for the various consoles will appear on the main screen as a separate
channel.
Going back to your Miis, there’s a great way to enjoy your personal avatar outside of the
default Mii channel. Enter the Check Mii Out channel. This is the place to go to if you
want to see other people’s creations, to compare avatar designs and to compete in special
weekly challenges (usually a create-a-Mii with a theme). If you did not get to join the
competition, you can still join the fun by becoming part of the judging system.
And while we are on the topic of socializing with other Nintendo users, the Everybody
Votes channel is one interesting polling system. Here, various questions are asked of the
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population in general. It’s a great big giant survey machine for the Nintendo community
and is a great way to see how far or similar your view is from the public opinion.
The statistics are provided in a daily basis and there are new polls to answer each week.
The great part about this is that if you have got questions of your own, you can also add
them to the poll.
The Nintendo News channel is a great way to introduce your non-computer savvy folks
(or roommates) to the power of RSS driven news content. There is local and international
news coverage on a wide range of topics (politics, science, sports, entertainment and
more). Most of the content is from Reuters so users can be assured of the accuracy of
details. Be warned however, as most news is often bad news -so some parents might keep
their children from this content until they reach a certain age of comprehension.
Last on our list is the photo channel. From here, users can access image content stored on
an SD card to view the content on the TV. This works best for system using component
cables in order to achieve the best image quality. Also, the Wii will detect any MP3
music files on the card and play it as a background to your slideshow.
If you have not added any of these amazing channels on your Wii, now is the perfect time
to set up your WiFi connection and experience all the useful and fun functionalities that
the console has to offer.
Nintendo Wii: Facing the Next Generation Wave
At the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo, Japanese video game developer and
console manufacturer Nintendo has confirmed that they will be unleashing a brand new
home console system that will rival the power and capabilities of the Xbox 360 and the
Playstation 3. While it sounds impressive, it is also a signature of Nintendo: hardware is
not everything. Sure, the new system will be powerful –compared to the 360 and the PS3
which were released several years ago.
The famous Nintendo motion gaming system, the Wii also faced a similar situation many
years ago when it was first launched. The system came out ahead of its competitors at
Microsoft and Sony and enjoyed plenty of sales. When the 360 and the PS3 came out
months later, critics stated that the Wii’s lower spec graphics would be the downfall of
the system. Now, many years later, the Wii is still performing strongly in the market.
There is no doubt that the hardcore market has long moved on from the Wii -with the
system often playing second fiddle to owners of the PS3 or the 360. But it is this market
position that makes the system so strong. Among casual gamers, the Wii is the number
one system of choice.
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For hardcore gamers, the low price point and entertainment value of the Wii makes it an
ideal secondary system to own. This meant that most PS3 owners had a Wii as a
secondary console and the same applied to 360 owners. There were fewer gamers who
bought an Xbox and a PS3 –let alone those who have all three systems.
Sales and distribution are not the only things important to a game console. A system’s
game library is always among the most important factors to consider for any person
choosing to purchase a system.
Right off the bat, it is pretty obvious that the Wii has a significantly younger target
market. If you are planning to purchase a system for a preschooler or a grade-schooler,
then the Wii should be the first choice on your list (and you might consider getting a DS
as well). With plenty of games that focus on light tasks, bright colored visuals and simple
storylines, the Wii makes for a perfect children’s console.
For slightly older audiences, the Wii has some pretty good titles that should not be passed
up. Dead Space, Mad World and No More Heroes are just a few of the hardcore titles in
the Wii’s library. There are also some interesting ports of old games such as Obscure,
Resident Evil 4 and Okami that have been brought to new life with the motion controls. It
may not be a first choice for the discerning, hardcore players, but if you are looking for a
secondary system, it is hard to go wrong with the Wii.
In the end, the Wii has plenty to catch up on in terms of capabilities mostly due to its
lower spec hardware as compared to later generation systems. But the Wii was never
meant to take up the niche currently occupied by the PS3 (or the 360); instead, the Wii
was developed to bring the joy of video games to a much broader audience –something
that other systems would find difficult to achieve.
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