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MiWi
The Miwi is a cheaper version of the Wii that comes with eight interactive sports games and 33 bonus games. This console has no relationship with Nintendo. It's a 16-bit gaming console with several accessories. Together with the gaming consoles, there are several controllers; namely a wireless joypad, two wired joysticks, two ping-pong rackets, a baseball bat, a tennis racket, and a golf stick. The package also includes a manual and the game cartridge that contains all the 41 games. You can buy a Miwi for $30 to $60 as of 2010. It can generally be found on popular sites, such as Amazon and eBay, as well as through retailers, although most MiWi retailers are based outside of the U.S.
iSport
The iSport is a Wii alternative that also offers interactive sports games. Together with the main console you will also get several controllers like a baseball bat, a tennis racket, and a table tennis attachment that you can use on the built-in game included. Two wireless remotes are also included for two-player games. There are eight interactive games, eight Olympic games, and 32 additional games for you to enjoy. The console is powered by four AA batteries, and three AAA batteries are required for each remote. It also comes with a 220-volt AC adapter and an AV cable for atelevision connection. The iSport can be purchased for $60 to $70 as of 2010. The iSport is available on consumer's websites, such as dealextreme.com.
Vii
The Vii is a Wii replica that comes from China. It is designed for children and includes interactive gameplay with their own Vii sports products. The game console is powered by an AC adapter while the remote controls are powered by two AA batteries. There are 11 interactive games and seven card games included in the package. The Vii sports gaming console is available for around $55 to $60 as of 2010. The Vii can generally be found on sites such as eBay. Some individual retailers also carry it, including okbuynow.com.