Jay Street Video Games : Consoles : Wii

Marketed to a broader audience than the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 the Wii quickly became the top selling 7th generation video game console. The console is designed for gamers and non-gamers alike. It is also designed as a group gaming console right down to the name the two lower case "i"s are supposed to represent two people standing together.

The Wii is controlled entirely by infrared detection picked up by a sensor bar in three-dimensions. The controller (Wii-Mote) is not shaped like a traditional video game controller but more like a pointer. The Wii is also equipped with a built in wireless modem that allows WiiConnect24 to receive messages and update the console while it is in standby mode.

Wii is fully backwards compatible with the Gamecube; even offering four controller ports and two memory card slots for Gamecube accessories. Wii also has the Wii Shop Channel which allows people to purchase NES, SNES, N64 and Genesis games as a digital download.

Despite the full backwards compatibility and wireless internet built in the Wii does not have the same technological advances as the other 7th Generation consoles. It can not play DVDs and the max video output is only 480p.

	Wii Sports (2006) Play like a pro! Transform your Wii Remote into a baseball bat, tennis racket, bowling ball, golf club, or boxing gloves, and turn yourself into an instant sports superstar! Put yourself right in the game as a Mii - a personalized and customizable Wii version of you! Gameplay Footage
	Wii Play (2007) Once you pick up Wii Play's nine quick and easy games, you'll have a hard time putting them down. With the Wii Remote's intuitive controls, anyone can master Billiards, Fishing, Shooting Range, and any of the Wii Play games with ease! Gameplay Footage
	Mario Kart Wii (2008) Get behind the wheel! With the Wii Wheel in your hands, you can perform speed-boosting jumps, flips, and wheelies with ease. Play up to three friends locally on a single Wii, or hop onto Nintendo WFC for the biggest worldwide race yet! Gameplay Footage
	Wii Sports Resort (2009) Escape to Paradise! Take a trip to a tropical resort with new sports and new ways to play - now even more precise with the new Wii MotionPlus accessory. With 12 wildly fun sports to choose from, everyone will be reaching for a controller! Gameplay Footage
	Wii Fit (2008) The active-play phenomenon started by Wii Sports now spreads to your whole body thanks to a pressure-sensitive Wii balance board, which comes packed with Wii Fit. The board is used for an extensive array of fun and dynamic activities, including aerobics, yoga, muscle stretches and games. Many of these activities focus towards providing a "core" workout, a popular exercise method that emphasizes slower, controlled motions. Gameplay Footage
	New Super Mario Bros. Wii (2009) Mario leaps into an all-new adventure! Scramble through courses with up to four players at the same time! Run, stomp, and fly through eight worlds packed with enemies and surprises! New Power-ups! Power up with new items like the propeller Mushroom, Penguin Suit and more! 4-Player Action! Take on tough courses together with your friends or compete for the best score! Gameplay Footage

	Wii-mote Official Wii Wireless controller, made by Nintendo.
	Nunchuck Attachment This attachment connects to the Wii-mote with added buttons and an analog stick.
	Classic Controller Attachment Attaches to the Wii-mote for power. This classic controller is used not only for Classic Nintendo and Sega Genesis games available to download but is also compatible with most Gamecube games and some Wii games.
	Wii Balance Board This platform is used with the Wii Fit series of games. The board not only measures a users weight but also their center of balance.
	Gamecube Controller Wii is fully backwards compatible with Gamecube and some Wii games can also use the Gamecube controller.

Wii Console

All used Wii consoles come packaged with AV and Power cables as well as a Wii-mote and sensor bar.