Color:White  |  Edition:Wii Sports Resort Bundle Product Description Includes White Wii Console, White Wii Remote Plus, White Nunchuk, Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort

Wii Sports Resort takes the inclusive, fun and intuitive controls of the original Wii Sports to the next level, introducing a whole new set of entertaining and physically immersive activities

With the deep control enhancements of Wii MotionPlus, veteran Wii users and newcomers alike can enjoy unprecedented gaming precision as they cruise on a water scooter, duel with swords, throw a Frisbee and much more. Amazon.com Console-based video gaming is one of the most popular of modern digital technologies, cutting across age, demographic and gender divides

Today's players have three dominant platforms to choose from: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 by Microsoft

Each is an impressive multifunctional device, with designs meant to encourage integration into existing home entertainment systems and networks, but each goes about this in different ways

Taking a few minutes to examine the main features, and getting more familiar with available options, accessories and possible limitations of each console is the optimal way to determine which is the best choice for the players in a household

Console Choices   Wii View larger PlayStation 3 View larger Xbox 360 View larger Models and Pricing (prices may vary) Wii with Mario Kart Wii - $149 160 GB memory - $250 320 GB memory - $300 4 GB memory - $200 250 GB memory - $300 What's in the Box Wii console Wii Mario Kart game One Wii Remote Plus controller One Nunchuk controller Wii Sensor bar Standard composite cable and power cord PS3 console One wireless controller A/V cable for connection to TV USB cable for charging controller Free PlayStation Network (PSN) membership Xbox 360 console One Xbox 360 wireless controller Composite A/V cable (standard definition) A month free Xbox LIVE Gold membership Motion Gaming? Already included PlayStation Move (sold separately) Kinect for Xbox 360 (sold separately) Colors (limited edition colors may be available) White and black Black Black Drive Type CD (just games) CD/DVD/Blu-ray (games, music, movies) CD/DVD (games, music, movies) Online Play WiiWare PlayStation Network (PSN) Xbox LIVE Additional Accessories Additional controllers - $10-45 Additional controllers - $40-50 Additional controllers - $40-50 Price Range of Games New releases: ~$30 - $50 Downloadable: ~$5 - $10 New releases: ~$60 Motion: ~$40 Downloadable: ~$5 - $15 New releases: ~$60 Motion: ~$50 Downloadable: ~$5 - $15 Backwards Compatibility Plays all GameCube game titles Offers compatibility with PS1 games Over 300 titles developed for the original Xbox console are currently available Graphic Quality 480p 1080p 1080p Great For Designed for Junior to Grandma with titles generally focused on family fun, party games High-powered and highly customizable system for the technical-minded consumers Offers a wide selection of games and accessible entertainment, with user-friendly social tools Arcade, Casual and Party games are a Wii Specialty

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Consider Games Before Choosing a Console There is not just one kind of console video game, and so the machines that are are used to play them are different as well

Considering the types of games to be played, their availability for the consoles being considered and the ability of those consoles' to present the best gaming experience possible for the game's genre and content is important

The games developed for Wii tend to be more easily accessible, family-friendly productions heavily influenced by Nintendo's classic gaming history

Filled with cartoon-like and childlike characters as well as Arcade-style gameplay situations, Wii games are often referred to as "Casual Games," or "Party Games" typified by brief, simple "mini-games." These small games-within-games are tailor-made for players new to the puzzle-solving aspects of gaming and how that is translated through game controllers to the screen by the player

PS3 and Xbox 360 provide the processing power that Action-Adventure, Shooter, Racing and RPG games need

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PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles are the current version of earlier console releases whose user bases were rooted in game genres such as Action-Adventure, Shooters, Racing, Sports, Role-playing games (RPG) and so on

Gameplay developed in these genres tends to require more focus on the part of the player, and more graphics processing power from the console in order to maintain a quality experience

That is what continues to be the main focus of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360

Capable of full 1080p HD quality graphics presentation when used with the proper cables and displays, in this area Xbox 360 and PS3 are far beyond what Wii is capable of

Iconic game franchises like Halo, God of War, Fable, Metal Gear Solid, Gears of War, Killzone, Mass Effect, The Elder Scrolls and many others have grown up on these platforms, feeding off of their power

And with the rise of online multiplayer gaming through Xbox LIVE and PSN the high energy, fine graphical specialties of these platforms only continues to grow

Motion Gaming Although motion gaming has been front and center since the launch of the Wii in 2006, the other two consoles have their own motion gaming offerings that provide unique play opportunities on their respective platforms that have also found a wide audience

See a breakdown of the motion gaming capacity of each of the systems below

Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk The Wii Remote Plus controller is the standard wireless controller that ships with each Wii

It combines the intuitive motion controls of the original Wii Remote with the precision technology of the Wii MotionPlus accessory, all built-in to a single unit

The device is handled in a wand-like fashion, and uses internal gyroscope and accelerometer technology to pinpoint the players movements and physical positioning which it then relates into a game via a sensor bar connected to the console

The Wii Remote Plus has only a few buttons making it easy to use

It also contains a speaker, a rumble feature, and an external connector for other input devices like the Nunchuk controller and the Classic Controller

PlayStation Move PlayStation Move offers a new and innovative gaming experience for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system by fusing realistic, high-definition gaming along with accurate, intuitive control

Consisting of a PlayStation Move motion controller, a PlayStation Move Navigation controller (optional in most games) and a PlayStation Eye camera (all sold separately), PlayStation Move enables sophisticated, ultra accurate motion control and immersive gameplay only possible on the PS3 system

In addition, the PlayStation Eye features the ability to process up to 120 frames/second and a built-in 4 microphone array for pristine video quality and video chat capabilities

Kinect for Xbox 360 Easy to use and fun for everyone, Kinect sensor for Xbox 360 utilizes revolutionary full-body tracking to put players in the center of the fun that is 100% controller-free

After configuring itself by registering a range of points across your body, this amazing technology allows Kinect to recognize and mirror your movements in the game, in effect making your body the controller

The sensor is compatible with every Xbox 360, features a color VGA motion camera (640 x 480 pixel resolution @ 30 frames per second), a depth camera (640 x 480 pixel resolution @ 30 frames per second) and an array of 4 microphones supporting single speaker voice recognition

Wii Remote Plus & Nunchuk

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View larger Online Play and Functionality Online functionality is a major focus in console gaming

Each of the three consoles can be used offline, but by integrating them into your home broadband connection you can greatly expand their potential

Each posses a significant online component, but differ in the ways users can interact with it

WiiWare is a service that allows Wii players to download games and applications directly to their Wii console in exchange for purchased Wii Points on the Wii Shop Channel

Online gameplay requires a code to play

It's free to play and there are no names, so kids are protected against unwanted contact

Through Wii's online component players can also gain access to hundreds of classic arcade games available for download through Wii's Virtual Console functionality

The Nintendo Channel allows players to watch gameplay videos, trailers, developer interviews, and even download Nintendo DS game demos wirelessly

Additional Wii online functionality includes a web browser and connectivity with Netflix,* which allows users to stream video efficiently and quietly by means of the console's low energy consumption internal processing

PlayStation Network is an all access pass not only to a world of gaming, but also one of entertainment at-large

The service is 100% free, only requiring a PS3 (or PlayStation handheld) and a broadband connection to the Internet

Once you are in visit the PlayStation Store where users can download games, previews, DLC add-ons for games, game demos, game extras, music and streaming video

Purchases can be made using a credit card or a PlayStation Network Card purchased offline

Content can be stored on your console or external media

Online multiplayer gameplay through PSN is simple, yet robust

Simply slip a compatible multiplayer disc into the console, select the multiplayer option and set up your own game or wait to join one in progress

The service also contains Netflix access,* a range of original gaming-oriented video programming, as well as access to PlayStation Home, a 3D world where gamers can interact in a virtual environment

Xbox LIVE is the online entertainment hub for Xbox 360

The service was launched with the original Xbox console in 2002, and has evolved and grown with Xbox 360

The service is two-tiered, with every user receiving a free "Silver membership," which allows for access to content such as free game demos, downloaded video rentals, Xbox LIVE avatar functionality and chat

A paid "Gold Membership" provides access to these and expanded features, including online gaming, HD movies and TV shows through services such as Netflix,* HBO Go,** ESPN, and Hulu Plus, downloadable games, facebook, downloadable content (DLC) for games and more

Players use Xbox LIVE points, which as easily purchased online and offline to access much of the online content

Both Xbox LIVE membership levels allow players to increase their Gamer Score, a running tally of the achievements they have unlocked in games

This is commonly shared information among gamers around the world and a source of pride in the community

* Existing Netflix unlimited membership account required

** Requires a valid subscription to HBO content through a cable or satellite provider.