Nintendo Wii Console has made the gamers quite excited all over the world. It has an intention to take the console gaming to a new direction. With this gaming device, Nintendo is making an attempt not only to attract the hardcore Wii fanatics but also the ones who are not interested in Nintendo games.

Nintendo Wii System is quite unique. It doesn't only rely on the graphic capabilities. In reality, the graphics are superior to the original Xbox console. It is the way of playing the games that have actually captivated the gamers. Nintendo is giving a new direction to the games console by changing the way of playing the games.

With Nintendo Wii Console, there is no more gaming pad or button bashing on joysticks. It is the controller which is moved like wand. Although the controller has few buttons but it is still less in comparison to the controllers of Xbox360 and PlayStation3 launched by Microsoft and Sony respectively..

The basic games can only be played with wand kind remote and more complicated games need the attachment of a special remote in Nintendo Wii System. This attachment is called nun-chuck that needs to be plugged to base of regular remote. With this, gamer can enjoy the benefit of analogue stick along with 2 trigger buttons. Non-chuck is required at the time of game play for actions like shooting guns, moving characters and interacting with different objects.

The Nintendo Wii System is recognized for its unique controller and sleek design. The motion sensitive controller allows the gamers to play the games in a new way. However, the controller isn't without any criticism. It has been reported that the controllers sometimes refuse to stay in the hands of the gamers and break the screens of television. Moreover, Wii graphics are same like that of Gamecube.

One of the distinctive features of Nintendo Wii Console that makes it different from other console is the Virtual console. Virtual Console enables the players to download the games from old gaming systems. Disk channel is another characteristic of Nintendo Wii System. With Disk channel the gamers can load their most wanted games from the CDs.

The best part of this Nintendo Wii System is its Wii Connect 24. This feature allows receiving e-mails and other such messages from the internet when Nintendo Wii Console is in the mode of hibernation. This gaming device not only allows the gamers to play but also enables the users to listen to music, watch videos and download software for their console.

For casual gamers Wii is fun to play. But for serious gamers Wii is surely not an option. With virtual arcade, original Nintendo games can be played which really has a great nostalgic feel. Nintendo Wii games are fun to play, innovative and shows hope for future.

Most attractive feature of this gaming device is its price tag. The present retail price of Nintendo Wii is $249.99. However, because of continuous shortage of Wii, it has been difficult for gamers to get a hand on Nintendo Wii System.