Being a video-game thoroughbred, Nintendo was always going to come out tops over its most formidable competitors Microsoft (Xbox) and Sony (PS). It admittedly took a while but with a stroke of genius in the Wii, it was finally mission accomplished. So just what exactly is the gem that is found in Wii?



Competition was always intense in the video game industry and it would take a marvel of a gizmo like the Wii to be top-dog. So far, Wii has more than lived up to its hype. It's indeed an all-round multimedia powerhouse boasting games, movies, music, television, internet and e-messaging and mail. Having that said, the crown jewel of the Nintendo Wii is still its video games.

Everything about Wii revolves around the remote controller and Nintendo Wii Games are no exception. Its motion sensing technology makes the gaming experience feels like the real thing be it tennis, bowling, baseball, boxing and so forth. So much for the 'couch potato' image of video gaming as the intrinsic specialty of Nintendo Wii Games is the players' movement.

The Nintendo Wii Console is basically just a very ordinary processing station. It is the wireless remote controller that is the wizard of Nintendo Wii gaming. Depending on the game in play, it can be a sports gear or an adventure weapon or anything. When used in conjunction with the Nunchuck secondary controller, it sends gamers on highs that are potentially addictive or compulsive, so watch out!

Game consoles are generally tended to kids but Nintendo Wii Games can be family affairs, they have the range. There's even a menu channel for setting up personal profiles called Mii so involvement and participation can be even and well-matched regardless of age, gender and other conditions. A wide variety of games are available spanning sports, action, fighting, puzzles, casino and others.

Another key feature of the Nintendo Wii is its backward compatibility. Old favorites and classics of GameCube and Nintendo Entertainment System line are widely available in retro. Some can even be directly played with the new remote controller. GameCube controller ports are designed in and the media bay will accept GameCube discs automatically also.

The primary source of Nintendo Wii Games is the Wii games store. They are also available through the Wii Virtual Console. However, the pricing structure through these two avenues is rigid and can be steep in the long run especially for serial Wii gamers. That's why an alternative source of Nintendo Wii Games with a commercial twist through online download is getting vastly popular. At a fraction of the cost of the conventional disc, why wouldn't it be?