| The fact that Nintendo Wii games systems | | | | most out of this console. |
| are still as hard to find in the shops | | | | At the very least you will want to get a |
| as it was one year ago is proof that it | | | | second controller for two-player games. |
| is truly a revolutionary games console. | | | | This will set cost you around $40. You |
| As the PlayStation 3 and the XBox opted | | | | will also probably want to invest in a |
| for more memory and better graphics, | | | | couple of Nunchuk controllers which are |
| Nintendo went in an entirely different | | | | needed to get the most out of many |
| direction. | | | | games. A battery recharger is also a |
| What makes the Nintendo Wii so unique is | | | | good idea. |
| the motion sensitive controller that you | | | | Depending on your tastes and how often |
| can swing, point, poke and slash to get | | | | you use your Wii, you will probably want |
| different effects in-game. So, for | | | | to invest in at least an extra game or |
| example, if you are playing a tennis | | | | two. On top of this, there are all kinds |
| game you swing the controller like a | | | | of other accessories that you may or may |
| racquet to hit the ball. | | | | not want. |
| The basic Wii package contains | | | | There are all kinds of Nintendo Wii |
| everything you need to get started. You | | | | packages available. Some, aimed at |
| get your console, a controller, cables | | | | really dedicated gamers, include over 20 |
| and the Wii Sports games package. And at | | | | games and all kinds of accessories, but |
| $249 for the lot it is a steal compared | | | | could set you back almost $1,000. |
| to the far more expensive PS3 or XBox. | | | | The secret is knowing what you want |
| However, retail price Wii's are hard to | | | | before you buy. Read up on what's |
| come by these days so you will be lucky | | | | available, keep your own gaming habits |
| if you can get one at this price. Also, | | | | in mind, and try to give the Wii a |
| while the basic package is enough to get | | | | couple of test runs before deciding on |
| you started with the Wii, you really | | | | the right package for you. |
| have to invest a little more to get the | | | | |