When Nintendo was designing the Wii console they had a lot of options and a lot of things to consider.Since this was to be the next revolution in video gaming, every consideration was made to ensure the Wii had its place in history.Should the Wii console be large with buttons, flashing lights and shiny silver pieces? Should it be the biggest game system you ever saw or should it be something not so outstanding?The console had to be designed to fit the purpose of the Wii. The Wii was created and designed to be something that would bring the alienated video game crowd back to the world of video game play.It had to have something for everyone. It was not supposed to be intimidating by any standards.An image that would be accepted by common people had to replace the image of the power user that had been previously used. The Wii console needed to be something that people would want to use and not be afraid of.It needed to have a powerful look, yet be unassuming at the same time.What they created is a blend of the needs of today with the look of tomorrow.
While the console resembles an upright DVD player, it's sleek look also feels revolutionary.The sleek lines and unassuming shape and look of the white Wii console are repeated in the accessories being developed. There is a consistency about the Wii console that allows anyone to feel like they can not only set it up and use it but potentially master it as well.The design itself gives off its own energy while encouraging people to add their own light to it.
It Is All Hands Off
The wireless controllers are almost necessary but at the same time they look and feel no different than your television’s remote control.The Wii console combines everything familiar to consoles as well as everything new and exciting. The design is the perfect mix of what everyone knows and what Nintendo wants everyone to see in the future. It took 4 years to create the Wii console look and the hard work shows.
You do not feel intimidated or inadequate by the design of the Wii console. It is the ideal new game console and it fits into a market that went untapped for years.
