Wii- Leading the Pack
Nintendo won fame and admiration from the unveiling of their latest gaming console, the Wii. This console is unlike any that have preceeded it in that it takes gameplay to a much more personal and dynamic level.
Wii gameplay is nothing short of a gaming revolution. For over twenty-five years, gamers were forced to hold a small gamepad or joystick. Both types of the traditional controller were prone to create hand and fingers cramps. Certain kinds of controllers with fairly sharp corners, most notably the Nintendo NES, were proned to drill gouged-out areas on the inside of gamers' hands. Apparently the games were so intriguing that they ignored the pain and kept playing!
The Wii controller is used in such a way that movement and sense is preferred to button bashing. Whilst the controller features a couple of buttons, the emphasis here is on the movement of the player.
The Wii controller is utilized in such a way that it will mimic whichever tool one is using through the game. For example, in a fantasy game, one would hold and command the controller as if using a real sword. In a sports game, one would swing in the exact way as one would a tennis racket or golf club.
This leads to the next area which makes the Wii stand out. With this product, Nintendo is targetting people who have not traditionally played video games while at the same time, creating a system that current gamers can appreciate and enjoy. Not everyone can get the hang of grasping a controller with both hands, and for both those types of people, the Wii is a perfect choice.
Nintendo's newest console and it's Wii Remote technology remain unrivaled, and for the most part, unchallenged. The exceptions are that of Sony's PS3 "Sixaxis" controller, and that was a last-minute deal, just months before the PlayStation 3 was released and not long after the Wii's motion-sensing technology was announced. The Sixasis controller incorporates some of the motion-sensing aspects of the Wii but retains the old familiar controller style.
Also, Microsoft recently announced the development of an Xbox 360 "Remote" that is reported to showcase the same technology as the Wii remote. What this next Xbox "Remote" will deliver in terms of gaming experience remains to be seen.
The runaway success of the Wii is bound to draw mimicry from others, but Nintendo will surely remain masters of their art, with plans to develop their system even further to ward off the competition.