Endorsement

About two years ago Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo squared off in a huge console war, when they each released their newest machines; Playstation 3, XBOX 360 and the Wii. Sony was offering a console with improved everything making it comparable more so to a computer versus a video game system. Oh and it doubles as a blue ray disc player. The XBOX 360 improved its game play and internet usage, it also linked up with Netflix to provide its owners with instant movie downloads. Then there was Nintendo's Wii, which was nearly $200 cheaper than its rivals. However, it being cheaper meant weaker graphics and less add-ons, such as a CD player or movie player. But Nintendo did have one ace up their sleeve, motion sensitive controllers.

Thought of as a gimmick by serious 'gamers', the gimmick won the console war for Nintendo (price did not hurt either). But the Wii was much than a fad, its layout was easy to navigate, easy on the eye and fun to use. The channels, such as the news and weather channels, were on point and easy to access. However the best thing the Wii offered was its virtual console. The library is ever expanding but does include games from your NES, Super Nintendo, and SEGA.

However the system is still struggling to find/create new hit games that relate to the 'gamers'. Making this quote from Shia LeBeouf somewhat credible, "I don't mess with the Wii, to be honest with you. It's kind of an amatuer console." But I will argue the Wii's only amateur due to it's appeal to amateur gamers; to those who have either never played video games or haven't played since Pong. To contrast Shia, the Wii is a heavyweight because there are a some excellent games that make game play easier and more fun, without you needing to to buy a $20.00 strategy guide.