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| − | The '''Wii''' is [[Nintendo]]'s fifth home gaming console, and is competing with the [[Wikipedia:XBox 360|Xbox 360]] and the [[Wikipedia:Playstation 3|Sony Playstation 3]] in the seventh generation of video games. The console was first released in late 2006, and has been a success since then. The main input for the console is the controller, called the Wii Remote which has motion and tilt sensitivity, and a plug for control extensions on the bottom. This console slightly resembles the NES. The console has an installment in the {{SER}} | + | The '''Wii''' is [[Nintendo]]'s fifth home gaming console, and is competing with the [[Wikipedia:XBox 360|Xbox 360]] and the [[Wikipedia:Playstation 3|Sony Playstation 3]] in the seventh generation of video games. The console was first released in late 2006, and has been a success since then. The main input for the console is the controller, called the Wii Remote, which has motion and tilt sensitivity, and a plug for control extensions on the bottom. This console slightly resembles the NES. The console has an installment in the {{SER}}, entitled ''[[City Folk]]'', released on November 16<sup>th</sup> 2008 (December 5<sup>th</sup> for PAL regions). |
==Controllers== | ==Controllers== | ||
The Wii has various methods of inputting commands like the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and the Gamecube ([[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]]) controller. Most games that have recently been released are supporting these functions by giving the player optional input method like Wii Remote turned on its side. | The Wii has various methods of inputting commands like the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and the Gamecube ([[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]]) controller. Most games that have recently been released are supporting these functions by giving the player optional input method like Wii Remote turned on its side. | ||
| − | Special controllers have been released for this console, like the Wii Balance Board, primarity used for the best-selling [ | + | Special controllers have been released for this console, like the Wii Balance Board, primarity used for the best-selling [[Wikipedia:Wii Fit|Wii Fit]]. The Wii Wheel is a plastic shell that came with [[Wikipedia:Mario Kart Wii|Mario Kart Wii]] that allows the Wii Remote to sit in comfortably and provides the player with a better gaming experience. The Wii Zapper came with [[Wikipedia:Link's Crossbow Training|Link's Crossbow Training]] and is primarily used for first-person shooters such as [[Wikipedia:Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition|Resident Evil 4]]. The Wii MotionPlus, the latest controller, was released in June 2009 and is included with [[Wikipedia:Wii Sports Resort|Wii Sports Resort]]. The MotionPlus offers true 1:1 control. |
==Channels== | ==Channels== | ||
===Mii Channel=== | ===Mii Channel=== | ||
[[File:Mii Channel.jpg|200px|left]] | [[File:Mii Channel.jpg|200px|left]] | ||
| − | The [[Wikipedia:Wii Menu#Mii Channel|Mii Channel]] is one of the preinstalled channels for the Wii. It is based on a Japanese game. It was released in North America on November 9, 2006, in Japan on December 2, 2006, in Australia on December 7, 2006, and in Europe on Decmber 8, 2006. On the Mii Channel, players can create [[Wikipedia:Mii|Miis]], virtual characters that can represent them on various games. One of these games is | + | The [[Wikipedia:Wii Menu#Mii Channel|Mii Channel]] is one of the preinstalled channels for the Wii. It is based on a Japanese game. It was released in North America on November 9, 2006, in Japan on December 2, 2006, in Australia on December 7, 2006, and in Europe on Decmber 8, 2006. On the Mii Channel, players can create [[Wikipedia:Mii|Miis]], virtual characters that can represent them on various games. One of these games is ''Animal Crossing: City Folk'', where players can get a [[Mii Mask]] at [[Shampoodle]] by selecting "Makeover." The first makeover is free, while any more after that cost 3,000 [[Bells]]. |
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===Nintendo Channel=== | ===Nintendo Channel=== | ||
[[File:Nintendo Channel.jpg|200px|left]] | [[File:Nintendo Channel.jpg|200px|left]] | ||
| − | The Nintendo Channel is another channel for the Wii | + | The Nintendo Channel is another channel for the Wii console. It gives you updates on new games and videos. In the ''City Folk'' section there are videos to help keep track of what's up. |
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| Predecessor | Nintendo GameCube | |||||
The Wii is Nintendo's fifth home gaming console, and is competing with the Xbox 360 and the Sony Playstation 3 in the seventh generation of video games. The console was first released in late 2006, and has been a success since then. The main input for the console is the controller, called the Wii Remote, which has motion and tilt sensitivity, and a plug for control extensions on the bottom. This console slightly resembles the NES. The console has an installment in the Animal Crossing series, entitled City Folk, released on November 16th 2008 (December 5th for PAL regions).
Controllers
The Wii has various methods of inputting commands like the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and the Gamecube (GCN) controller. Most games that have recently been released are supporting these functions by giving the player optional input method like Wii Remote turned on its side.
Special controllers have been released for this console, like the Wii Balance Board, primarity used for the best-selling Wii Fit. The Wii Wheel is a plastic shell that came with Mario Kart Wii that allows the Wii Remote to sit in comfortably and provides the player with a better gaming experience. The Wii Zapper came with Link's Crossbow Training and is primarily used for first-person shooters such as Resident Evil 4. The Wii MotionPlus, the latest controller, was released in June 2009 and is included with Wii Sports Resort. The MotionPlus offers true 1:1 control.
Channels
Mii Channel
The Mii Channel is one of the preinstalled channels for the Wii. It is based on a Japanese game. It was released in North America on November 9, 2006, in Japan on December 2, 2006, in Australia on December 7, 2006, and in Europe on Decmber 8, 2006. On the Mii Channel, players can create Miis, virtual characters that can represent them on various games. One of these games is Animal Crossing: City Folk, where players can get a Mii Mask at Shampoodle by selecting "Makeover." The first makeover is free, while any more after that cost 3,000 Bells.
Nintendo Channel
The Nintendo Channel is another channel for the Wii console. It gives you updates on new games and videos. In the City Folk section there are videos to help keep track of what's up.
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