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Advantages Retro at its best

Disadvantages None

The Nintendo Wii has really taken the world of computer gaming by storm. In my opinion this is mainly the result of Nintendo looking at all aspects of gaming as we know it, and putting a completely different angle on it. The Nintendo Wii is not the first console to offer wireless controllers. However the way the user uses the controller and interacts with the games has pushed gaming in a new (albeit more physical) direction.

But it does not stop there, Nintendo have looked at old console games (now called classic games) and have made them available to be downloaded onto the Wii (you need to be able to access the internet through the Wii for this). For that real retro feel Nintendo have produced The Classic Controller, before I explain about this controller I think it will be prudent to explain a little about connecting to the internet, downloading games, The Wii remote and then the classic controller.


Wii and connecting to the Internet.

At home we have a wireless network, so for us it was easy to set up. We followed the on screen prompts and were connected in a matter of minutes. Thankfully if things did not work we still had the manual that gives full instructions.

The criteria for setting to the internet are as follows.

You need a high speed internet connection such as broadband or cable.
Ideally you have a wireless network.

If you connect via a LAN (local area network) you will need to purchase a "Wii LAN Adapter".

If you want to connect it Via a PC (that is directly connected to a high speed internet connection), then you will need to purchase a "Nintendo WI-FI USB Connector No.NTR-010). As far as I am aware the operating system for the PC needs to be windows XP (I do not know if you can as yet use Vista or any other operating system).

To avoid the extra wires trailing around I think we have used the best option that being the wireless network.

For downloading classic games an internet connection to the Nintendo Wii is a must.


Wii Shop Channel

You will need Wii points to use this channel, you can either buy Wii points cards from most shops that sell the Nintendo Wii or you can use a credit card when in the Wii shop channel.

The channel gives you the opportunity to buy and download classic games from the NES, Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Sega Mega Drive etc. The cost of these varies, but typically a game is between 500 and 1,000 Wii points per game.

Any games that are downloaded then get a channel of their own and can be accessed from the home menu on the Nintendo Wii


What is the Wii remote?

Briefly this is the main controller that you will use when playing games on the Nintendo Wii, it is a wireless controller that senses your movements (through built in sensors) and it interacts with the console (via infrared) through a sensor bar that is fitted just above or below the television.
It also needs two AA batteries to power it (unless you buy a rechargeable battery pack and charging station).
It has a built in speaker and a rumble function.
At the rear of the Wii remote is a socket for plugging in add ons (Nunchuk or Classic Controller).

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  • sandemp 03/07/2010 12:03
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    Excellent review we were getting a Wii and this just confirmed it thanks for such a concise review. David

  • ElFreakoKid 27/07/2007 22:10
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    Re: do you need one? I'd say yes, if you intend on playing SNES games, because the layout for the GC controller is absolutely horrendous. Otherwise, great review!

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