You betcha! The Wii, a gaming console, is addictive. It\u2019s not the graphics that appeal \u2014 the quality of the images served up by the Wii are poor next to the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 \u2014 but that doesn\u2019t matter because the Wii is just so much fun.<\/p>\n
The appeal lies in the Wii\u2019s revolutionary motion-sensor technology. The machine detects players\u2019 precise movements, making the Wii a much more engaging experience. Players literally jump around, waving the Wii\u2019s controller through the air.<\/p>\n
The controller, which looks like a TV remote control, can be used to control an on-screen tennis racket, bowl a bowling ball or swing a golf club. The Wii\u2019s golf game (part of the bundled Wii Sports package) is particularly addictive. Just remember to attach the controller\u2019s wristband securely to avoid accidentally lobbing it into your TV.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s no surprise that the Wii is outselling both the Xbox 360 and the PS3. It\u2019s half the price of the PS3 and is more engaging, especially for nongamers. The Wii has even taken off among the elderly. Hardcore gamers will still want one of the other consoles but, for sheer fun, especially when friends are visiting, nothing beats the entertainment value of the Wii.<\/p>\n
The machine has 512MB of memory for saving games and downloaded data, with an SD card slot if you need more space. It also has Wi-Fi to access the Internet but no Ethernet port for wired connections. The Wii has a built-in Web browser based on Opera and channels for receiving news headlines and weather forecasts.<\/p>\n
Wii want one!<\/p>\n