There is no doubt that the Wii is currently (and still) the most popular and affordable gaming device out there. But before you score your Wii at $250, make sure that you have budgeted for the accessories and games. I’ll be offering a guide to the most useful and interesting Wii accessories.
First, let us talk about controllers.
The most obvious accessory is an extra remote. The Wii comes with only one controller, so unless you want to avoid playing the Wii with others, then an extra remote is a must. A big part of the fun of playing a Wii is to be able to play it with your family and friends.
By the same token, you should purchase an extra Nunchuck, which is an addition to the controller. It plugs into a regular Wii remote and includes a thumbstick and two more controller buttons. The Nunchcuk will take advantage of some of the Wii games, such as Wii Sports, Zelda and Super Smash Bros. You should probably have one Nunchuck for every Wii controller, so no one will have to sit out of a game.
The Nintendo Wavebird is yet another controller, although this one is old school. It has been discontinued, so if you are lucky enough to find one, grab it quick. On Ebay, it sells for around $100 or more. The Wii is fully backwards compatible, so it can play the older GameCube games that you might have or might find at yard sales or online. The problem is that those games require the old style game controller. If you can’t find a Wavebird or don’t want to spend the money on it, you can use a regular GameCube controller, although it won’t be wireless or work as well.
The Wii Classic Controller is a great way to play those older games without the expense of the Wavebird. It is readily available, a bit more comfortable than the GameCube controller and will allow you to play the classic NES, SNES and 64 games. This controller, however, is not wireless, so it will still leave you tethered to your Wii unit.
Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, technology in the Computing Blog, and creating a home in the Home Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.
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