The Wii controller, when first announced, had everyone mesmerised. The fact that gaming no longer had to be exclusively for couch potatoes was a revolution and could change the face of gaming forever.

Without the Wii controller, the Wii would have been just another console. But the Wii's inferior graphics has became insignificant due to how fun the Wii Controller has made playing games. What makes it so amazing is the acceleromator built into the the remote- which means actions performed with the remote are reflected in what happens on screen.

The Wii Remote is generally white in colour, the same as the Wii Console. They can come in black and red, however, depending in what colour console you have. They are smaller and thinner than traditional remotes and are ergonomically designed so thay it fits perfectly in the hand. It takes 2xAA batteries and I must admit I was surprised at how long the battery life was. There are several buttons on the remote which are cleverly placed so that they are easy to press without having to stretch too much! At the bottom of the remote is a port to plug in the nunchuch, and, more importantly, at hole to loop in the wriststrap. Don't overlook or forget the importance of the wriststrap, some Wii games require some very elaborate arm/ hand gesutres and forgetting to make sure you have the wriststrap secured could mean letting go of the remote and having a broken TV or smashed window!

There is a speaker in the remote, which I also think is a great idea. It makes you more immersed in the game as the sound is very close to you and makes games feel more interactive. Also, there is a dual shock vibration inbuilt which makes in-game collision more realistic.

Overall, I love the intuitiveness of the Wii remote. It gives a new dimension to gaming by giving the player more control. It also opens up a whole new genre of games by utilising the Wii remote in all sorts of fun ways. More people can get involved too- from very young children to the older generations. It also encourages you to get off your backside- which is no bad thing!