March 11, 2013
I used to play most of my games on the computer. All of that changed when the next (that is, current) generation of consoles came out. For one, these devices had a considerable assortment of games and great graphics. Another consideration - perhaps most vital in putting me over the edge towards console gaming - was the price-quality. In terms of hardware, consoles function as an opposite of gaming PCs.
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January 26, 2013
Use your WiiMote as a gamepad for your Android tablet or phone. Touch screens are great for some games, but for others you just need tactile response. So, if you prefer to do your gaming on an Android device I highly recommend the free app WiiMote Controller. It's easy to set up, and mimics an Android keyboard – so it works with most games.
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January 23, 2013
Do you want a gamepad for your Mac, but don't want to buy yet another controller? Use your WiiMote as a gamepad with Wjoy. This app doesn't enable motion controls on your Mac, but it does let you use your WiiMote as a simple gamepad – perfect for games and even emulators if that's what you like to do. Not everyone knows it, but the WiiMote connects to the Wii using Bluetooth – and there's nothing stopping you from using the WiiMote with any computer that uses Bluetooth.
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December 21, 2012
Nintendo’s new console is now available across the globe and gamers are weighing in. Most impressions are based of game selection, graphics and the new controller. Gamers, like everyone else, prefer to pay less and get more. It can be hard to justify the new console when approaching it from the perspective of graphics and games. Most Wii U games are a port, which means they can be played on hardware that’s less expensive.
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December 12, 2012
From your PC to your TV, by way of your Wii. That rhymed and was annoying. I apologize. But seriously, you can play almost any video that's on your computer right now using your Wii; it's not hard. Your Wii is hooked up to your network via WiFi and so is your computer. All you need to do is share the video from your PC and open it on your Wii. Sharing the video is easy - Windows comes with that ability built-in.
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December 11, 2012
Nintendo recently released the Wii U, and that seems to be the hot item that gamers are talking about. However, Nintendo has another fairly new console sitting in the background that seems to be mostly forgotten. The Nintendo 3DS is quietly doing its thing, and it has some really good games ready to hit the market. While 2012 was not exactly a landmark year for the 3DS, Nintendo's price drop kicked it in gear a little more.
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December 7, 2012
If you’ve purchased a Wii U, or plan to do so this holiday season, you’re far from alone. The console sold over 400,000 in its first week making it one of the most successful launches in history. One area of concern is storage. The Wii U Basic offers just 8GB of long-term memory and the Deluxe ups that to a still-measly 32GB. That’s not much space for users who want to download games from Nintendo’s online store. Fortunately there are some ways to give the console extra space.
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December 6, 2012
As you're probably aware, the new Nintendo Wii U has just been launched, which pushes the already low cost of the Nintendo Wii even further down. The result of this is a games console that can be used as the main interface for your home theatre system that can be picked up for under $50 and has access to a wide selection of TV playback services.
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December 5, 2012
The Wii U, the latest home games console from Nintendo, is sure to be on the Christmas lists of many this year. Children who want the latest and greatest gadgets will want one to replace their aging Wii, while geeky adults who want to jump to the next-gen and cannot wait for Sony and Microsoft to cater to their desires will also seek one out. The Wii U was released just in time for the holiday season.
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November 27, 2012
The Wii U just hit the market, and there's a good chance that if you didn't get one, you missed the boat. Supply shortages are commonplace with the launch of a new console. That being said, if you did manage to get your hands on the Wii U, there are some great games coming along and some that are on store shelves already. Sure, the Wii U might be a little weird with its new control method, but it still looks like a pretty awesome system with some great games.
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November 24, 2012
It's insanely late for Nintendo and YouTube to be offering this but you can now install the official YouTube app on your Wii. Watch the best cat videos from the comfort of your couch. Just fire up the YouTube channel on your Wii. If you're signed in, you'll see your subscriptions and playlists; if not, you'll see the standard categories from YouTube. The visual style is not Wii-sque at all, which is probably a good thing in this case.
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November 14, 2012
When Nintendo released the WiiMote, it was arguably a console industry game changer. The concept of interacting with a game using your physical body was born. Lifelike motion controls enabled it to appeal to a wide audience that might otherwise never have touched a video game. Like any new piece of technology, the humble WiiMote was quickly subverted to other uses beyond the Wii.
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October 6, 2012
Lean back and play some puzzle games on your Wii. If your Wii is collecting dust beside your television there's no reason not to give it a new life, and these relaxing puzzle games are perfect for study breaks or winding down. Even better is that they're free. To play these games you need to set up your Wii to use homebrew with Letterbomb, so be sure to check that article out if you haven't already.
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September 27, 2012
Nintendo took the wraps off its next console, the Wii U, all the way back at E3 2011. But it wasn't until September 2012 that it decided to reveal the full and official launch details. The Wii U will be released in the U.S. on Nov. 18, in Europe on Nov. 30, and in Japan on Dec. 8. It will cost between $300 and $350 depending on which of the two editions you choose. There will be 22 Wii U games available at launch, with an additional 11 promised before the end of the year.
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September 1, 2012
The Wii, and every game console, is basically a computer hooked up to your television. By default this doesn't mean much – you can only use the Wii to do things Nintendo intends – but with a little imagination and (occasionally) a little bit of Non-Nintendo-approved code you can do anything from watch your digital video collection to controlling your PC using VNC.
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