Wii hate this... (Nintendo Wii)

Member Name: alexcharliemann

Product:	Nintendo Wii
Date:	22/06/09 (10 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Good for families and multiplayer

Disadvantages: Horrendous for the more serious gamer and for those who like to veg on the couch after a day running

The fact that this product has 193 reviews as I write it, compared to just a couple for the XBox, shows how mainstream the Nintendo Wii is. It certainly isn't for everyone, but for those not so used to games consoles it is the best option out there.

But I am used to games consoles so I am going to slate it rather unobjectively. The games are awful, there is no depth and longevity, and there is very little for the person who doesn't have children (or doesn't still have the mind of one). Mario games are cute and fun for a while, but there is little here for the person who then wants to shoot Mario afterwards!

The motion idea is good, but I get the feeling games developers don't yet know how to use it fully. And the feeling then is that the actual buttons and how they are used are but an after thought in the games!

The Wii Fit idea is novel for those who want it, but for those of us who want to sit and enjoy our gaming rather than seeing it as an exercise activity are left out by the Wii. Good for families and multiplayer, awful for those who want more of a challenge and a relaxing experience.

Summary: Get an XBox or PS3 instead