If you like to do exercise, throw, shoot, and twat things over the head, without actually leaving the confines of your lounge, then the Nintendo Wii is a really rather agreeable console.
Since its arrival on the UK gaming scene in 2006, the Wii has established itself as the most unisex gaming system ever, and the only console you can bring home to meet your mum and gran. Hell it’s even taking Nintendo’s even using the Wii to eliminate Obese and Dumb Britain with games like Wii Fit and Brain Training.
But why’s it so addictive? Well, it’s all down to the innovative motion-sensitive control system. There’s never been such a totally immersive gaming experience. Add to that the fact that its super-affordable compared to the PlayStation 3, built-in Wi-Fi and a web browser and the Nintendo Wii becomes a tempting proposition indeed…
…but not so much for hardcore gamers. The fact that Jamie and Loise Redknapp are playing it together might appeal to some, but not the hardcore massive. And neither will the cutesy games. You can forget about deep, involved shooters here. And as for Hi-Def… you’ve got to be joking!
But the Wii isn’t about cutting-edge visuals or brutally sadistic gore-fests. It’s bright, breezy and non-macho. And that has a much wider target audience for Nintendo to aim at.
