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