Nintendo Wii

Features of the Wii

Why is the Nintendo Wii different?

• Interactive game console that detects movement

• Features a wireless controller

• Contains the Wii Remote, which can be used as a handheld pointing device

• It can retrieve messages and updates while in standby mode using WiiConnect24

Wii Timeline

• Console was conceived in 2001

• 2003, Engineers and designers were brought together to develop the concept further

• Controller interface takes form in 2005

• November 19th, 2006, the first Wii console is made available

Why the name Wii?

• Wii, which sounds like we, emphasizes that this console is for everyone

• The two lower case I’s symbolize two players standing side by side

• The name is short, to the point, easy to pronounce and and distinctive with no need to abbreviate

What is a Wii Remote?

• Allows users to control the game using physical gestures and traditional button pressing allowing a unique interaction with the game.

• Uses bluetooth technology to connect to the console

Wii Features

• Wii Menu - Is designed around the concept of television channels with separate channels graphically displayed and navigated using the pointer capability of the Wii remote.

Wii Features Cont.

• Backward compatibility with Nintendo GameCube game discs.

• Nintendo DS connectivity which allows the player to use the Nintendo DS microphone and touch screen as inputs for Wii games.

• Online connectivity

• Parental controls

Wii Games

• Wii sports, a game that comes with many consoles is a unique gaming experience that is fun for any demographic

• Players use the Wii remote to mimic actions performed in real life sports such as swinging a tennis racket. 5 sports included are tennis, baseball, boxing, golf and bowling.

Wii Sports

Wii Fit

• Wii fit is an exercise game consisting of activities using the Wii balance board

• The board measures the users weight and center of gravity and can calculate a users body mass index when told the height of the user.

Wii Fit cont.

• The game has roughly 40 different activities, including Yoga, Strength Training, Aerobics, and Balance Games

Top 10 Games For The Wii

• Boom Blox - A puzzle game in which players try to eliminate a structure by throwing different objects at it with the Wii Remote.

Top 10 Games cont.

• Bully: Scholarship Edition - School yard adventure originally created for the PS2 is now available for the Wii.

Top 10 Games cont.

• De Blob - A puzzle game in which you play as a blob. You literally have to go around and paint the town red, blue, yellow or whatever color you can come up with.

Top 10 Games cont.

• Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors - Role playing game in the legendary dragon universe.

Top 10 Games cont.

• Final Fantasy Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers - Sequel to the GameCube’s Crystal Chronicles

Top 10 Games cont.

• Mario Cart Wii - The latest entry in the most entertaining competitive racing games ever.

Top 10 Games cont.

• Okami - A roaming adventure previously available on the PS2.

Top 10 Games cont.

• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - The game puts you in the role as Darth Vader’s secret apprentice.

Top 10 Games cont.

• Super Smash Bros. Brawl - A simple fighting game with almost every significant Nintendo character, plus special guests.

Top 10 Games cont.

• Wii Music - This game will let you conduct an orchestra, play the drums and perform other musical activities using the Wii Remote.

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