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What Makes the Wii Different from Other Consoles?
The Nintendo Wii offers out-of-the-box motion control capabilities, something not yet offered by the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. The Nintendo Wii does not broadcast in high definition and does not offer DVD or Blu-Ray playback. The Nintendo Wii also lacks a built-in hard drive, although you can use removable SD memory cards as backup storage.
What Do I Need to Set Up the Wii?
You'll need a standard television with AV inputs or component video inputs. Alternatively you can connect your Wii through the AV inputs on your VCR or DVD player. You'll also need two AA batteries or a rechargeable battery back for each Nintendo Wii Remote Controller.
What Can the Wii Do Online?
If you connect your Wii to an Internet connection, you can use the Opera-powered Internet Channel to browse websites, play online multiplayer games or download new games from the Wii Shop Channel. The Wii Shop Channel features Virtual Console games with classics from the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 64 and several Sega consoles and arcade games, as well as independently developed WiiWare titles.
What Are the Most Popular Games for the Wii?
The most popular games for the Wii include first-party Nintendo titles Wii Sports, Wii Fit, Wii Play and Wii Sports Resort. Discounting titles that come bundled with the console or a peripheral, other popular games include New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Mario Galaxy and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Popular third-party titles include Sega's Mario &Sonic at the Olympic Games and RedOctane's Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.
What Accessories Can Be Used with the Wii?
Nintendo has released several peripherals and accessories for use with Nintendo Wii games. The Wii MotionPlus enhances the Wii Remote's accuracy for games like Wii Sports Resort and Red Steel 2. The Wii Balance Board detects body weight and center of balance for games like Wii Fit. You can use the Wii Wheel for racing games like Mario Kart Wii. Other accessories include peripherals designed by other companies, such as third-party chargers and battery packs or the instrument controllers for the Guitar Hero and Rock Band games.