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'font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Billy Jean

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?

Given the market and competition in the industry, it’s indeed no mean feat to reign supreme in the video game industry. It had to be really special, that’s why it took something like the Wii to do it. Wii is a multi-purpose AV player, personal computer, internet browser, e-communication device and above all, revolutionary game console, rolled into one.

The magic of Nintendo Wii Games is not as much in the games per se as it is in the way they are played. The intuitive remote controller is enabled by its unique motion sensing technology in 3-D, giving it the feeling of the real thing, complete with actual bodily motion and exercise as opposed to the traditional video game serving of buttons and joysticks, always played seated.

Nintendo Wii Games are inherently played without clutter or restraint through its wireless remote. It is the tennis racquet, steering wheel, gun or bowling ball depending on what game is on. Coupled with the Nunchuck secondary controller, it truly brings Nintendo Wii Games into a gaming dimension previously unknown. There is even an adaptor that fits over the remote for those who are more accustomed to the old-version controller.

Nintendo Wii Games also marks the end of the ‘kid’ label on video games. It is effectively a comprehensive family home entertainment system. Game titles encompasses sports, action, strategy, casino, simulation, puzzles and so forth. In short, it caters to all in the family across ages, genders, medical conditions, fitness levels and individual preference.

Speaking of preference, the Wii console has that in mind too. It is backward compatible to earlier Nintendo games from GameCube and the NES line. Ports for old-type controllers and media bay that accepts the GameCube discs are provided. Extensive lists of retro and classic games are also comprehensively carried in all Nintendo game libraries including those at independent online sites.

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?

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