Just got a Nintendo Wii game console? Thinking about one? Wii offers video games, exercise tools, the opportunity to create a cool Mii character, and lot of other entertainment options. Wii For Dummies shows you how to get the most from this fun family game system.
This book shows you how to get physical with Wii Sports, turn game time into family time, make exercise fun with Wii Fit, and discover Wii's hidden talents, like displaying photos and browsing the Web. You'll learn how to:
Hook up the Wii to your TV, home entertainment setup, or high-speed Internet connection
Get familiar with Wii's unique controllers and learn to use the Nunchuk, Balance Board, Wheel, and Zapper
Explore the Wii Channels where you can shop for new games, play games online, check the news, and even watch videos
Create Mii avatars you can share, enter in contests, and use in games
Learn to use your whole body as a controller and get fit while you play
Identify the best games for parties, family events, nostalgia buffs, and even non-gamers
Build your skill at Wii tennis, golf, baseball, bowling, and boxing
Use the Wii Message Board and full-featured Web browser
With tips on choosing games, hot Wii Web sites, how to enjoy photos and slideshows on your Wii, and ways to prevent damage to (and from) Wii remotes, Wii For Dummies makes your new high-tech toy more fun than ever.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Not Just For Dummies:
At first, I thought this book was only for people who bought the Wii as their first video game console. This book is definitely aimed at them and includes great information for first time users. There are chapters on how to set up the system (with troubleshooting tips), how to use the controller, and how to choose games, all written in simple, easy to follow instructions. The chapters assume the reader doesn't have any video game knowledge and holds their hands through processes such as reading the ESRB... more info
Informative and easy to understand whilst not be boring and bland.:
In fairness the Wii is simple to use but the sheer fact Wiley have published a For Dummies book on Nintendo's latest console means there is certainly a need, whether it's parents and grandparents trying to get their heads round these this gaming m'larky or just someone who needs a little more help than the manual can provide. Kyle Orland's book is easy to read and also entertaining but it also goes beyond the boundaries of the manual by going into deeper depth on subjects like Wii Fit and importing. If... more info
The Book You Never Knew You Needed:
Mention the title "Wii for Dummies" to the general game playing populous and you might receive a chuckle. "Wii for Dummies? The Wii is already the most simple thing on the planet!" they might say. But Kyle Orland's book is not for this demographic. It is targeted toward the other group that Nintendo has been trying to woo: people who have haven't ever owned a video game system (or at least not in a while). For these people the Wii is not the intuitive piece of hardware Nintendo claims. It's a complex piece... more info
If your mom needs some help...:
Even though the Wii has proven to be a success with many different markets, its popularity with those new to gaming is remarkable. So while your average gamer should be able to figure out the console pretty quickly, there will be some people drawn to the machine who feel a little lost and need some guidance. For that audience, Orland's Wii for Dummies will be a great help. There are copious illustrations, explanations and tips to guide the newbie through the steps, including posture advice for Wii... more info
