http://webomatica.disqus.com/Entertainment and Tech DigestenMon, 12 Jan 2009 13:51:10 -0000http://www.webomatica.com/wordpress/2006/12/10/fun-with-the-nintendo-wii/#comment-5075633My mother in law bought a Wii for the grandkids this Christmas and it was a smash hit. Adults vs kids in Wii boxing and Wii bowling! It was sooo much fun - you have to get a Wii if you don't already have one.Mad WorldMon, 12 Jan 2009 13:51:10 -0000http://www.webomatica.com/wordpress/2006/12/10/fun-with-the-nintendo-wii/#comment-1749121Thanks for checking on that. I'll have to file it away, since I won't really be in the market for one until the new Smash Bros game is released.tunequestSun, 10 Dec 2006 23:35:44 -0000http://www.webomatica.com/wordpress/2006/12/10/fun-with-the-nintendo-wii/#comment-1749120tunequest... so the verdict is that a lot of the Wii specific games require the Wiimote. But there is also a classic controller just for the Wii for 20 bucks that plugs into the Wii remote for old style games.webomaticaSun, 10 Dec 2006 15:51:24 -0000http://www.webomatica.com/wordpress/2006/12/10/fun-with-the-nintendo-wii/#comment-1749119Hemm, I didn't witness it first hand, but the Wii is supposed to be backward compatible with GameCube software and has GameCube controller ports. The question I think you're asking... whether the GameCube controller will work with the new Wii games - I don't know. I guess I'll shoot an email off to my pal and see if he knows...webomaticaSun, 10 Dec 2006 12:31:19 -0000http://www.webomatica.com/wordpress/2006/12/10/fun-with-the-nintendo-wii/#comment-1749118I know it kinda defeats the raison-d'etre of the Wii, but I read a rumor at some point that the GameCube controller would work with it. But I've not heard any confirmation of that. Any indication that it's true?<br><br>As a non-hardcore gamer, I'm seriously interested in the Wii, but my gaming space is a bit cramped and I'm certain I'll bust a knuckle or someone's face by mimicking the swing of a bat. It would be nice to have the option to sit back and play if so desired.tunequestSun, 10 Dec 2006 12:06:20 -0000http://www.webomatica.com/wordpress/2006/12/10/fun-with-the-nintendo-wii/#comment-1749117Yeah I would recommend checking it out even if it's at a store. The movement also makes it easier to learn how to control the games... instead of having to learn what all the buttons and joysticks do.webomaticaSun, 10 Dec 2006 03:13:07 -0000http://www.webomatica.com/wordpress/2006/12/10/fun-with-the-nintendo-wii/#comment-1749116I really want to try this out myself. Nintendo has always been about simple brilliance, mario clouds f.e. The first Nintendo point and shoot device was 'duck hunt' remember. I guess that evolved to DDR (though not Nintendo). Reintroducing bodily movement into video games is brilliant.... It all originates from Lucas' light saber i think... collectively it's just branded in our heads.sangSun, 10 Dec 2006 02:44:22 -0000