Wii For Dummies

by Kyle Orland

Overview

Learn to use the controllers, create a Mii, download new games, and more!

Get the most from your Wii! Whether you just bought a Wii game system, are planning to, or already know the basics and want to get more from this revolutionary game system, this book has the answers. 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.

• Hook it up — connect the Wii to your TV, home entertainment setup, or high-speed Internet connection

• Gain control — get familiar with Wii's unique controllers and learn to use the Nunchuk, Balance Board, Wheel, and Zapper

• Start channeling — explore the Wii Channels where you can shop for new games, check the weather forecast, check the news, and even watch videos

• Your Mii character — create avatars you can share, enter in contests, and use in games

• Who needs a personal trainer? — learn to use your whole body as a controller and get fit while you play

• Find winning strategies — get tips for success with Wii Sports tennis, golf, baseball, bowling, and boxing

• Something for everyone — discover the best games for parties, family events, nostalgia buffs, and even non-gamers

Open the book and find:

• Ways to prevent damage to — and from — Wii remotes

• How to use the Wii's full-featured Web browser

• Tips on choosing games

• How to enjoy photos, videos, and slideshows on your Wii

• All about the Wii Message Board

• Five hot Wii-specific Web sites

• How to customize the Channels menu

• Cool Wii games you can download

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470872550
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	03/04/2010
Series:	For Dummies Books
Sold by:	JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Kyle Orland is a video-game expert and a regular writer for the premier gaming blog Joystiq.com. He cohosts the NPR video game podcast Press Start (www.pressstartpodcast.com) and maintains Gamespot.com's weekly "PressSpotting" column. He is frequently quoted in articles about gaming.

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Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part I: The Basics.

Chapter 1: How the Wii Came to Be.

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wii.

Chapter 3: Know Your Controllers.

Chapter 4: Getting the System Online.

Part II: The Channels.

Chapter 5: Wii Channel Basics.

Chapter 6: The Wii Shop Channel.

Chapter 7: Those Marvelous Miis.

Chapter 8: The Photo Channel.

Chapter 9: The Internet Channel.

Chapter 10: News, Weather, and More.

Part III: The Games.

Chapter 11: Picking Out Games.

Chapter 12: Wii Sports.

Chapter 13: Wii Fit.

Chapter 14: Recommended Wii Games.

Part IV: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 15: Ten Games to Download.

Chapter 16: Ten Types of Accessories.

Index.