Why Buy Wii

Why Every Family Should Own Some Wii Games

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We here at the Wii Showroom have researched the pros and cons of owning a Wii and I’ll start off by first stating why you should maybe NOT buy a Wii Console (i.e. the Cons). Hmmm…Hmmm…Hmmm…I’m thinking….Hmmm…sorry, but we honestly could not find any cons to owning a Wii console.

So let’s then get straight to the good stuff about Wii Games and why we feel so strongly that you will enjoy owning a Wii Console. NINTENDO WII IS FOR EVERYONE – irrespective of whether you are a hard core 35 year old gamer still living in your old lady’s basement because of your gaming obsession or if you are a grandpa who is as scared of anything remotely technology related like someone who is allergic to bee’s, and every time you see a console you go running as if it is the mother of all bee hives. The Wii has such a diverse collection of games and is so easy, interactive and fun to play with its intuitive motion controls that everyone in the family, whether it be the hard core gamer nephew or gramps, will enjoy some or other aspect of it.

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Wii Games are as much fun to play one up as what they are to watch Grandpa playing Wii Fit, showing off his 1939 boxing moves from back in the day – difference is now you can actually watch him do it instead of just having too listen to his stories. All he has to do is pick-up the Nunchuks and throw a couple of punches – nothing can be easier. No experience needed – except his boxing skills of course. The point I’m trying to make is that the magnificent Wii gaming console delivers a fun social activity for the whole family and must surely be the only gaming console that can bridge generation gaps so easily because of its user friendliness. If you don’t enjoy it you probably also don’t like puppies, ice cream or having fun – in which case you’re a lost cause anyways, so sorry, nothing (not even 1000 free Wii games) or no-one will be able to help your grumpy ass (excuse my french, but some folks just don’t get it).

I’m sure you want to know a bit more about the Wii Games available so let’s quickly go over a couple. I will try and keep it short so that you don’t get bored, but still end up having a better understanding as to why wii (and by wii I mean we…get it… wii we wii we wii we, sorry getting a bit carried away with a lame cheesy joke hey?)…..why we believe this gaming console is for everyone.

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Image from Super Mario Galaxy 2

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The Wii Games collection covers just about any type of game you can think of. From the legendary Mario Bros to Sports Games, Racing Games and Adventure Games, to jamming with Guitar Hero. There is definitely a game available for everyone in the Wii collection and too many to mention here (please refer to the Wii Showroom game pages after reading this article to check out some of the best games available). In Super Mario Galaxy 2 (my favourite game) you will experience a gravity defying adventure as you battle for the princess’s freedom while travelling from one galaxy to the next in this absolutely awesome game. This one though is probably not for grandpa or anyone who is a bit weary of technology – they will however enjoy watching someone play as the graphics are beautiful and the soundtrack delightful. For Mario fans there is a host of other Mario games as well, from Mario Kart to Mario & Sonic at the Olympics.

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Everyone likes some sort of music right? Well what about bringing out Guitar Hero 5 at the next family get together. You can have family members singing their own rock songs or you can do some family bonding and jam together as a band depending on how many instrument controllers you have purchased. Uncle Sid (or whatever his name is) can do his favourite (and probably ridiculously hillarious) Mick Jagger impression when he sings a Rolling Stones tune. WARNING: Neither ourselves nor Nintendo will be held liable for any “pain & suffering” caused to your ears by Uncle Sid’s voice, which probably sounds more like a cat’s mating call in the middle of the night than Mick Jagger. Whoever you choose to give the microphone to is fully at your own risk. Fun and laughter is however a guarantee with this get the party started game!

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The other game I feel deserves a quick mention as well is Wii Fit. Yes I know, how can fitness be fun and what does gaming and exercise have to do with each other anyways? Somehow though, playing a fitness simulation type game changes everything. There is yoga, skateboarding, obstacle courses, boxing and Rhythm Kung Fu but too name a few and with the Wii Balance board you’ll be off the couch in no time, doing all sort of silly moves as you play the various exercise type games. Before you know it you heart rate would have increased and you’ll be working up a bit off a sweat and having fun at the same time. Although there are a couple of tougher exercise programs available, you probably won’t be the Aerobics King or Queen at the gym, but at least you’ll be off the couch doing some form of exercise while you’re having fun….yes you read correctly….exercise while you’re having fun. Impossible? Just try it. What have you got too loose…….LOL….no pun intended!!

There is another aspect of gaming that I personally view very important…time limitation. Who in today’s rushed world has time to really sit down and get to know all the ins and outs of a game, so that you can play it from start to finish. Most of us just don’t have time to become hard core gamers. With work, family responsibilities, studying, functions, exercising because we have to (health), doing groceries, shopping, rushing here and there etc. etc. etc…..all that the average Joe (well this one at least) really wants from his gaming console and games is some fun relaxation that isn’t too challenging (but not too easy either). Nintendo Wii Games provides all of that with the added bonus of being able to provide an awesome interactive social experience. But don’t be fooled though, this is no Mickey Mouse Gaming Console. It just caters for different people and can definitely also provide for the more serious gamer. That probably makes the Wii the best all round gaming console available on the market today.

Fans of the other consoles can play down the Wii all they want to, but the fact remains: The Nintendo Wii is the most user friendly gaming option around for the average Joe (with the option to take it up a level if you wish to and have the time). Then I feel I must point out one more fact that you might not be aware of…..Nintendo Wii remains the fastest selling console in the history of the gaming industry and that says it all. Use it, don’t use, but the facts are there. Millions upon millions of people have bought and are already enjoying the Wii and surely millions more will. Whether you become part of the worldwide Wii family is of course entirely up to you. As far as we are concerned Nintendo Wii is truly for Everyone……….. So what are you waiting for?

Happy Gaming From The Wii Showroom Review Team!!

Why Every Family Should Own Some Wii Games

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