Compared to the latest releases of other gaming consoles, the Nintendo Wii is extremely unique and different from its competitors. Although the video graphics of the Wii are not as advanced as other systems, the Wii can provide you with a distinctive gaming experience, unlike any other systems. The nunchuck interface provides the gamer with an interactive environment and encourages them to actively participate in the game. The Wii controller is sensitive enough to sense arm movements and translate these movements to the game. Video characters will respond to the physical movements of the player and not the frantic button pressing common to other games.

The first action when turning on the console the first time is creating a Mii. A Mii is a graphical representation of you used in playing games. Creating yourself on the console allows you to familiarize yourself with the controls, as well as letting you have a few laughs as you try out the wrong nose or eyebrows. It also gives you time to realize that for the first time, you really are part of the game.

It is very simple to learn to play the Nintendo Wii in only a few minutes. Young children as well as the elderly, can play as well. This has been shown in retirement home Wii bowling tournaments. Generations of gamers are able to play together that were never possible before because of the interactive nature of the console. Before the release of the Wii it was impossible to convince your grandmother to play videos games. Now you may have a hard time getting her to give up the controller.

The possibilities for the Wii are nearly endless, allowing shooters, scrollers, action, and role-playing games to take place on the same console utilizing the same unique controller. New offerings even promise to help motivate the casual gamer to get more interactive exercise with the console. The use of Wii consoles in physical therapy has also been documented, helping motivate those recovering from accidents to perform their exercises.

The reasonably priced console, its games, and other add-ons make it the perfect game station for a penny-pinching family. In comparison to its competition, the Wii may cost significantly less money, and offer amusement for the whole family. With the Wii appointed as Nintendo's chief gaming station in the near future, there's no need to worry about it becoming obsolete, which often happens with the majority of consumer electronics.

The Nintendo Wii console also allows users to surf the internet and download games from Nintendo's extensive library of past titles. Instead of pushing forward with more complex games with prettier graphics, Nintendo has turned back towards innovation, and has once again opened up video gaming to the casual and inexperienced consumer. With the arrival of the Nintendo Wii, video games are no longer the only for the hardcore gamer.