This group is for discussion of the Nintendo Wii and it's handheld brother, the Nintendo DS Lite.

the rules:
1. NO Nintendo, Microsoft, or Sony hating
2. NO hating on other members. Disagreements don't have to be so bitter and intellegent discussion is always encouraged.

Wii:
Unique Controller
The Wii controller has motion sensing, rumble and a built in speaker for a unique experience.
Swing a sword, reload a gun, pick a lock, hit a baseball, and stir your food.

Wii Channels
Wii Channels provide a large list of services that anyone can access
Check the weather, do a survey, create a Mii, see the news, get online.

Backwards Compatibility
You Gamecube controllers, games, and accessories will not go to waste.
Play a game from a vast library of great titles.

The Virtual Console
Classic software is available through the virtual console for a small fee.
Download NES, Super Nintendo, N64, Genesis, Turbografx-16, and Neo-geo games.

Free Wifi
You read it :-D

Games for everyone
The Wii has a great library of game titles that everyone can enjoy.
Bowl on Wii Sports, get smarter on Wii Big Brain Academy, or do Yoga on Wii Fit.

Nintendo’s legendary franchises
Mario, Smash Brothers, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Mario Kart, Battalion Wars, Animal Crossing, Warioware, Mario Party, Fire Emblem all continue on the Wii

Bolstered third party backing
Resident Evil, No More Heroes, Sadness, King Story, MySims, Nights, Sonic, Okami, Obscure: the Aftermath, Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, Soul Calibur, Medal of Honor, Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Bully, Manhunt, Harvest Moon, Rayman, Star Wars, Fatal Frame, Madden, NBA, Fifa, Tiger Woods, Swords of Legendia, Tales of Symphonia, Trauma Center are all for the Wii :-D