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by: Kyle Orland

: Wii For Dummies, New Edition (For Dummies (Computers))

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 794
EAN: 9780470402979
ISBN: 0470402970
Label: For Dummies
Manufacturer: For Dummies
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: September 29, 2008
Publisher: For Dummies
Sales Rank: 29755
Studio: For Dummies



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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:

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.



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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - 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 ratings and reading reviews of new games.

However, even with the writing for a new user, there are still nuggets and useful information for more experienced readers. For instance, the section on Channels in the Wii is extremely helpful, uncovering information I didn't know about the console. The list of websites specifically optimized for the Wii and setting up a specific Channel for Wii Fit was information I didn't know and found really fun. The book also includes suggestions for games on both the Virtual Console and Wii for all types of play: party, solo, and in between.

I think the most useful parts of the book for both new and experienced players are the suggested resources that are included in each section. Links to websites that cover kid-friendly games, links to mainstream video game review sites, and tips to find out new information on the console are invaluable for the book and teaches the reader where to find information the book can't cover. It's definitely a good primer about how to become informed about video gaming in general.

I found Wii for Dummies to be chuck full of useful information that both applies to the Wii and gaming in general. The writer does a great job of writing simple to follow instructions that are entertaining and witty. Sometimes I read a section I already knew just to see his funny take on it. I definitely would recommend the book for users who just got the Wii and don't know exactly what to do with it or as a gift for a relative or friend who is not a gamer. For more experienced players, I would still recommend it for all the great content on using all of unexplored features of the console.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - 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 you know a parent who doesn't understand how to play or you have kids who want a Wii for Christmas then this is the perfect book to read.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - 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 of technology that requires hardware and software setup, has deep system preferences menus, has features that don't explain what they do, and has an array of games that vary in quality. Wii for Dummies covers all these bases.

The Nintendo Wii is easy to learn, but learning implies a teacher. Wii for Dummies is aimed directly at those people who want a Wii but have no one to teach them. It explains (with accompanying photos!) how to set up the hardware on a TV and how to navigate the system's software. It explains the intricacies of creating Miis, how to use the various Channels, how to buy games on the Virtual Console, tips on browsing the web, and even a nice history of the Nintendo company.

Wii Sports and Wii Fit are also covered in great details in Wii for Dummies, two of the games that are the main draw for the non-game buying market. Kyle Orland also makes recommendations on games for different groups: the non-gamer, partis, and families. These mini reviews not only explain a bit about the game but make recommendations on who the game both is and isn't intended for (though some of the reason are tenuous). Between these recommendations and the Virtual Console recommendations, the new Wii owner is bound to find something to make their investment worthwhile.

If you haven't played games in a long time (or ever) and need a teacher, Wii for Dummies is a well written and well organized guide that's sure to answer all your questions.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - 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 Sports. Like many advice books, it doesn't rise to the level of literature, but it is clearly written with its focus in mind.

So if a non-gaming member of your family bought a Wii and couldn't quite figure it out, Wii for Dummies is a great gift idea. It will certainly prevent those early evening phone calls that ask you how to do something you already explained five times.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - The greatest "for dummies" book since "Reading for Dummies"
Wii For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))

I've been excitedly tearing through Wii for Dummies since the moment it arrived on my doorstep. In fairness, I already understood how to use the Wii, but this book allowed me to explore the dusty corners of my new shiny console and taught me interesting history lessons regarding Nintendo. Suggested reading for amateurs, interesting reading for pros. Everyone wins.



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