1Some people will probably say that people today belong to the video game age, where video game consoles evolve faster than the blink of an eye. It is the age where young and old alike adapt as easily with the rapid-changing trends in gaming. As soon as the latest units and games are released, one can bet how news spreads like wildfire.

1No one has mastered the activity and vulnerability of the gamer market better than Nintendo. With their 2006 launch of the Wii game console, the company has once again changed the way users play video games. As of September 2007, Nintendo proudly announced that Wii has garnered worldwide sales of over 13 million dollars. Critics claim that the Wii game console has shattered its toughest competitors, the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, which were released around the same quarter of 2006.

1Conjuring the name ”WII” has gathered several possible theories from both critics and fans of Nintendo. Some claim that ”WII” is a homonym for “we,” which is representative of how all users of every age group can enjoy the console. The two small i’s in the name may also signify two human figures who are playing the game alongside each other. Regardless of these, the original proposed name “Revolution” was traded for ”WII”, as it is easier to remember and straight to the point.

1The best plus factor of the Wii game console is the Nintendo Wii remote, which is a wireless controller that allows game movement by way of an infrared sensor. This means that whenever a gamer flicks his wrist or moves his arm, the character in the game performs accordingly. This feature has given the the Nintendo Wii an edge over all other game consoles in its generation. The Wii can support up to four Wii remotes simultaneously. Wii remotes are already available with specialized attachments, such as tennis racket and baseball bat for sports packs.

1At present, the Wii game console from Nintendo is available in North and South America, Australia, Europe, and some parts of Asia, including Japan and countries in Southeast Asia. the Wii game console retails at about $250, but the price can be lowered depending on the distributors.

1When the Nintendo Company released their first colored TV video game in 1977, there was not much hype on video gaming at that time. Many other competitors were stepping up to make TV watching more enjoyable through the introduction of attachable TV games. Over 30 years later, the face video gaming has developed dramatically, with a huge number of contenders vying for the top spot in the industry.

1Just when we though Nintendo has done enough with its record-breaking Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) from 1990 to 2003, they have done it again. In November 2006, Nintendo launched the Wii game console in the United States and North America, where the unit sold over 5. 4 million dollars worth of merchandise within a year. Wii has even outshone the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 in record-breaking sales.

1As the successor of Nintendo Game Cube (GCN) which was launched in 2001, the Wii game console is backwards compatible with discs for GCN. Wii also has Bluetooth connectivity and Wi-Fi, so users can communicate while playing, and even enjoy games in multiplayer mode. Wii updates for downloading can be accessed over the internet.

1Since Wii operates via a motion sensor bar, a wide range of games can be played by any avid gamer. Some of their first releases include the Wii game console Sports pack, which allows users to move their characters by following the same body movements athletes do. The Wii Sports pack has mini-games for bowling, golf, tennis, baseball, and boxing.

1In the United Kingdom, some of the best-selling Wii games are Big Brain Academy and Mario Party 8. Big Brain Academy for Wii is said to be a great family activity, as multigamer modes are supported, and users can enjoy a massive array of brain puzzles. Mario Party 8 brings back the well-loved Nintendo characters, with a selection of mini-games and activities for all ages. The Nintendo Wii was originally set to retail for $250 per unit. Users can’t wait for the next big surprise from Nintendo. What will they think of next?