The Wii is Nintendo’s most recent game console which succeeded the Nintendo GameCube and was released in four key markets on December 8, 2006. So far it is the most compact and lightweight of the next-generation game consoles. It lightly weighs about 2.7 pounds, measures 8.5 inches long by 6 inches wide and is less than 2 inches thick. It can be positioned horizontally or vertically just like the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360. The game console makes use of a PowerPC processor manufactured by IBM, but was jointly developed by Nintendo and IBM. The Wii features the Wii Remote—a wireless controller, which can detect movement in three dimensions. The Wii Remote or often called as the Wii-mote communicates with the console through Bluetooth up to a 10 meter radius. This remote connects to the Nunchuk, which is a joystick-style controller which provides unique motion-sensitive game play. The Nunchuk directs the movements while the remote controls the actions. The controller’s symmetrical design allows it to be used left-handed or right-handed. The Wii Remote can also be turned on its side and used like a NES controller. Another distinctive feature is the WiiConnect24 which offers free on-line services and game play. The console has a built-in 512MB flash memory for storage and an additional SD card reader. Unlike its competitors the PS3 and Xbox, the Wii currently cannot read and run music CDs or play DVD video. It also does not have that sophisticated video graphics and quality sound as boasted by its competitors.
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It has been reported that new Wii accessories are going to hit the market soon. One of these new accessories is the Wand Core Pak which has a Wand controller and Wired Kama with Rumble. This provides you with full vibration feedback support to let you feel the thrill of the game.
The other is the Wand Action Pak that includes a Wired Kama with Rumble and Pistol Grip gun designed and manufactured by Nyko Technologies which can be bought as a Wand value pack. This is perfect for shooting games since the Pistol Grip attachment is the first gun peripheral for the Wii. Wand’s Trans-Port technology allows the Pistol Grip to trigger the A and B buttons digitally. A port for the Kama controller as well as additional accessories is placed on the bottom of the Pistol Grip.
Game Reviews
A popular Wii game recently released is Deadly Creatures where actors Dennis Hopper and Billy Bob Thornton lend their voices to two guys looking for buried gold in the desert. As these two tell their tales of the treasure hunting escapade, so does the adventure of the scorpion and tarantula unfold. You can either play the character of the scorpion and a tarantula battling other arachnids, insects and reptiles like rats, pill bugs, crickets, wolf spiders, dung beetles and hornets. You also get to battle bosses like a Gila monster, a rattlesnake and humans. Enjoy different playing styles, the scorpion having a more action-oriented game play and the tarantula a stealthy attacker. The only disappointing thing about the game is its game length in that you only get to play ten levels and battle a few bosses.
Game Previews
Tenchu 4: Shadow Assassins is wildly awaited by Wii gamers as this game is not what you would normally expect with a family or wholesome game console like Wii. Tenchu is a hardcore, brutal and bloody ninja game featuring weapons like samurai swords, shrunken, smoke bombs and katanas. This is more of a stealth game wherein you have to sneak through enemy guards in over 10 levels and 50 quests. The game begins with a tutorial where voice guides and explains how you control Rikimaru through the shadows and entering the evil merchant’s lair. Your true quest now begins as a terrified crying girl is being bought by an evil merchant from her desperately indebted parents. The feature of this game is the new move of Rikimaru where by tapping the Wii Remote when he will magically disappear in a puff of magic dust which takes you back to the last save.
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