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All About Nintendo Wii And Why It Is So Popular
By:Tim Long

Nintendo Wii is a gaming console by Nintendo. It was released on November 19, 2006. It is a seventh-generation console by Nintendo and it competes with Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Sony’s PlayStation 3.

Some of the features of the console are as follows:

• Wii Remote- This wireless controller can be used as a pointing device which can be held in hand. It can also be used as 3-dimensional acceleration detector. It is designed in such a way that enables the users to control the game using physical gestures. It can also be connected to other devices through a port that is provided at the base of the controller.

• Wii Console- It can be used while it is laid down and also while making it stand. Both ways it as easy and convenient for usage. It also includes a sensor bar that makes the Wii Controller work.

• WiiConnect 24- This feature enables it to remain active even in the standby mode. One can receive messages over the internet even in the standby mode.

• Memory- The console boasts of 512 megabytes of internal flash memory and also a SD card for external storage. This card can be used to upload photos and also for backing any saved game data.

• Wii Menu- The menu is designed like television channels. The different channels are separately listed out in a graphical grid. The pointer of the Wii Remote helps in navigating through the channels.

• Compatibility With Softwares- The Nintendo Wii is compatible with all Nintendo GameCube software. The console can be thus connected with the Game Boy Advance and e-Reader.

• DS Connectivity- There is also a provision of wireless connection with Nintendo DS. It does not require any accessories also. The connectivity helps the user to use the Nintendo microphone and touch screen which can be further used as inputs for Wii games.

• Online Connection- The Wii console can be connected to the internet. This feature allows the players to play Wii games online. It also helps to connect with other Wii systems.

• Parental Control- The console has inbuilt parental controls. These help restrict the content that is thought to be unsuitable for young users. It thus prohibits them to play certain unsuitable games. It also puts a limitation to the Internet access.

With a host of such features, Nintendo Wii has attracted many players. It takes them through an adventurous trip through its games. It does not require a special skill to play these games. One learns while playing along its easy features. There are a range of games available from which one can choose and play.

Its easy to understand features and convenient accessories makes game playing less complicated. All its games have a kind of real life feel to them which is sure to keep players engaged for a long periods of time. With all this and much more, one can be sure that Nintendo Wii is surely worth the money and is going to have you hooked.

I am a 40 yr old Briton, a medical laboratory technologist and I have been resident in the West African tropics for the past 7 years. I have a burning passion for writing on all topics of human endeavor and general interest and also loves traveling, fishing, dog walking and buying new technologies. I am married with two lovely daughters, Aurora and Jasmine who live in England with their mum, Kathy. Hi all, I can be reached on my toll free line 2348034543585. www.wiigamesmaker.info.






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