Why Choose The Nintendo Wii Over Other Video Game Consoles

Many people believe that the current generation of consoles provides the most evenly matched competition from the products released by the big entertainment companies in the history of video games.  The disparity in terms of processing power and depth of game libraries isn’t that big when it comes to the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3.  And though the Nintendo Wii is gravely trailing in the graphics and processing power departments, it more than makes up for its shortcomings by giving gamers a unique experience they will never find anywhere else.

And gamers have made a decision.  As of this writing, almost 3 years worth of sales data reveal that the Nintendo Wii is outselling the Xbox 360 and the PS3 combined.

Why would people choose the Nintendo Wii – a console which is based on the exact engineering that powered the older Nintendo Gamecube – over technological powerhouses like the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3?  Here are some compelling reasons for such a decision:

- The Nintendo Wii boasts of a motion sensing system that tracks the movement of the remote control, aptly called the Wiimote.  This allows for a variety of gaming possibilities.  Instead of pressing button X to have your knight slash some ghouls and goblins, you can instead make a slashing motion with the Wiimote.  Instead of pressing the left and right trigger for left and right jabs in a boxing game, you can instead hold the Wiimote and its add-on, the Nunchuck, and simulate punching motions.  The Nintendo Wii’s motion sensing technology makes gaming an even more immersive experience.

- The Nintendo Wii has a stable of proven exclusives.  In fact, of all 3 major video gaming companies, Nintendo has the most number of original properties that has amassed a very big following worldwide.  Brands like Mario, Metroid, Zelda, Pokemon, Animal Crossing and Donkey Kong are among the most recognizable properties in the world today, and their games can only be found on a Nintendo system.

- The Nintendo Wii’s new approach to gaming appeals to casual players who may have never touched a video game before.  Motion controlled games are more appealing for everyone, and they are more accessible than conventional controllers.

- The Nintendo Wii’s design technology allows for software programs that are more than just games.  The best selling Wii Fit is a prime example of this.  The Nintendo Wii allows software programs to focus on fitness regimes, weight loss programs, point-and-click applications and the likes.

- The Nintendo Wii is way more affordable than the other consoles, though with recent price cuts, the Xbox 360 is also a viable option price-wise.

- The Nintendo Wii is more durable than other consoles, particularly the Xbox 360 which is plagued by problems regarding general hardware failure (3 red lights, or 3RL).

The bottom line?  Whereas the PS3 and the Xbox 360 appeal to hardcore gamers, the Nintendo Wii appeals to a broader audience.  If you want your console, and your games for that matter, to be enjoyed by more number of people, then the Nintendo Wii is your best bet.