Nintendo Wii™ Console

Pros: Innovative gameplay, Plays GameCube games, emulates older games, small.
Cons: Maximum display is 480p, the controls still need a little tweaking.

Nintendo has always tried to be an innovator with gaming in the console world. A lot of their stuff have been flops from the very beginning. Remember the robot that originally came with the system? Virtual boy was a cool idea but the market just wasn’ ...

Pros: Up and playing gaming
Cons: Does not play DVD's

Nintendo’s newest gaming experience the Wii is lucky enough to be one of the many highly sought after holiday gifts snatched off the shelves of major retailers and quickly finds it way to Ebay;s version of America’s Most Wanted. Yes, these thugs ...

Pros: Decent Library of Games, Fantastic List of Upcoming Titles, Unique Features, Innovative Controller
Cons: Weaker Graphical Capabilities Than the Other Consoles, Many Bad Games

The word 'revolution' in itself is a very powerful term - something so massive in scale that it has the power to change the way we see something. This is why I was expecting big things from Nintendo when they codenamed their next console the 'Revolution' ...

Pros: Fun and innovative way to play video games.
Cons: No high end graphics and controller sensitivity

I admit that I didn't pay too much attention when they announced the new Nintendo system a while ago, the kids went on and on about it with each little tidbit of information they read about it, although then it was known as the Revolution. I was more ...

Pros: built in wireless, backwards compatibility, Zelda
Cons: awful name, weak hardware, online strategy, controller sensitivity, no HD support

Pretty much anyone who bought their Wii before February probably has a tale about how they were able to procure said console. Whether it was standing out in subzero temperatures for 5 hours, fighting through the Christmas shopping crowds, or robbing your ...

Pros: interactive style, gets players off the couch, use of sensor controllers, small size, connectivity, personalization
Cons: graphics

Hard to believe that in my younger days I was a videogame nut. I went through a Pong console, onto an Atari (and I had almost all the games), and finally a Super NES. Somewhere around that time, my fondness for videogames waned. Although I bought the ...

Pros: innovative, low price, intense, fun
Cons: does not play DVD's, below average graphics, hard to find second remote

I’m generally not the type of person who plays video games. Sure, when I was younger I had my SEGA Dreamcast and Nintendo 64, but I never took full advantage of them; something about sitting in a room playing games on a TV for 13 hours wasn’t that ...

Pros: awesome design, family appeal, easy to setup and play, Wii Channels!
Cons: weak hardware may reduce its lifespan as a console

Way back in September 06, I wrote an essay with my response to the Nintendo press conference on the Wii and mentioned three concerns I had about the console: would the very hyped controller be a gimmick or an actual fun way to play, would lack of ...

Pros: Fun, variety, technology
Cons: Price, availability

With Christmas peeking right around the corner, I know what it feels like to stand in line for an hour to get one of these hard to find consoles. Last year, I missed my chance, but earlier this year, I was able to get a Nintendo Wii, the hardest ...

Pros: Motion Sensor Games Classic Original Nintendo Game. What more can I say! Duck Hunt!
Cons: Systems can overheat, need Internet connection for fully use!

Wii Fun Forever    Nintendo Video Game Console Story: I was one of those weary souls trying to get my hands on the first consoles for sale during last years frenzy; going from store to store without ...

Pros: Fun - just plain fun. Easy to setup and play.
Cons: Range of remotes is limited, must buy the internet channel to surf the net.

I've been a gamer since the Atari 2600 come out (I know, I'm old...) and love to see the new, exciting games and systems that come along. I'm always impressed by great storylines, awesome sound effects and HD graphics so I jumped to get a PS3 when they ...

Pros: Intuitive Controls, Decent Library, Hours of Fun, Affordable
Cons: Graphics not as strong as some systems.

Well, after a long hiatus from the video game world, I am happy to say that I am back! What kept me out of the game before? Well the gradual increase in the cost of a system after the release of PS1 and the ever increasing difficulty of the games. ...

Pros: Slick look in menus and hardware, backwards compatibility, innovative controls, potential, Wii sports
Cons: No DVD playback, lack of HD, not much of a powerhouse, wifi only, friend codes

Alright, so you've read about, heard about it, watched it on TV, and perhaps even played one yourself, but is the Wii really worth its (comparitivley) cheap $250 dollar price tag? In a word, yes. Packaged in with the Wii is a Wii remote, the nunchuk ...

Pros: Unique innovative gameplay that everyone can participate in without previous knowledge of video games.
Cons: Hard to find, controllers are expensive, weaker system/graphics than other competing consoles.

The Nintendo Wii is a great console for people of ALL ages, young, old and middle age, plus everything in between. This is truly the first console that people of all ages can use without having to feel intimidated by lots of buttons or complex game play ...

Pros: Innovative Gameplay Great for Families Virtual Console Backwards Compatibility with Gamecube games
Cons: Unimpressive Library Lack of third party support Poor Online system Many bad budget titles

Prologue Several month's back, I was peer pressured by a buddy of mines to buy a Wii and hop on the Wii bandwagon. Upon playing the Wii for the first time, I was ecstatic, but then a few weeks pass, the Wii was stored back into the box and was ...