designed to be a console for everyone

inbuilt web browser (Internet Channel)

opening up the gaming market also opens up the general computing market

weaker natural mapping of control (move on the z axis to move cursor on the y axis)

disproportionate movement

no tactile feedback

can be uncomfortable for small or arthritic hands

• resembles a widely used piece of technology

• utilises existing mental model of a TV remote

• Wii channels also integral part of TV metaphor

uniquely shaped and positioned buttons

comfortable for small and large hands

can be positioned with a variety of movement

tactile feedback via vibration

stronger natural mapping of controls (point exactly where you want the cursor to go)

motion sensing

< $400 internet browsing machine

independence for the elderly (home shopping and other tasks)

education for the very young

cohesive home automation interface

Javascript API

Flash toolkits WiiFlash WiiCade

currently no support for creating channels

GlovePIE

This presentation The Design of EveryDay Things, Donald Norman, Currency,

1990 Home Automation with the Wii Physical therapists prescribe Wii time, theage.com.au

, December 7th 2007 Wii Internet Channel Advanced Features Sample Page (view us

ing Wii) Nomenclature of the Wii Wii Remote on Wikipedia Online Mii Editor (used for Mii images) Wii Loop Machine WiiBot Wii Fit

Images Wii Remote, TV Remote, Mouse, PC