Wii Resources
Here is a list of resources that I have found and am using to further enhance my Nintendo Wii user experience. This is a work in progress. As I find more I will add more. Please feel free to send me any contributions.
News & Info
- Go Nintendo [http://gonintendo.com/]This is the most extensive nintendo blog out there.
- Kotaku [http://kotaku.com/] Kotaku is the best all around video game blog.
Media
- Finetune [http://www.finetune.com/] Go to finetune to create your own playlists and then go to [http://www.finetune.com/wii/] to listen to yours and everyone elses playlists on the Wii browser. Type in a keyword or Artist name and listen to a station based off those terms. Finetune is one of my favorite streaming music sites and the fact that they added a Wii player is even better\
- Orb[http://www.orb.com/] use Orb to stream and manage music, photos, videos and other files on your desktop to your Wii using the Wii Browser. You will need to install a client on your desktop.
Gaming
- Wiicade [http://www.wiicade.com] A wonderful website designed for the Wii browser as a resource for flash based games that can be played on the Wii via its browser. Games are categorized by poularity, release date, featured, action, shooter, puzzel and platform.
- WiiPiCross [http://www.wiipicross.com/] Addicting number game formated for the Wii
Various
- WiHealthy [http://www.wiihealthy.com/] A guide to loosing weight by playing the Nintendo Wii.
- Mii Editor [http://www.miieditor.com/] Create and Edit Mii Characters for your Nintendo Wii. Features include: Load and save Mii binary files extracted from your Wii remote, Load and save XML or edit it directly within the interface, Complete control over all Mii properties, even those that can’t be changed on the Wii, Visual representation of your Mii characters, Export your Mii to a JPEG image
- MiiMall [http://www.miimall.com] Alows you to upload Miis to your computer from your Wiimote
- Yahoo Wii [http://wii.yahoo.com/] Yahoo portal designed for the Wii Browser. A great Start page for your Wii
- Google Reader Wii Edition [http://www.google.com/reader/view/?ui=wii] this one’s for all of you who love and use Google reader to stay subscribed to your favorite RSS feeds. The Wii edition utilizes the Wii browser but also optimizes the navigation with the Wiimote.
Reccomended Games
- Endless Ocean - Simply put, its a vast ocean sitting there for you to explore. WIth the exception of the minor tasks that are requested but not required you are at your own pace. The calming enyesque music accompanies you in a very relaxing atmosphere.
- Toki Tori - This is a puzzle game. The object is to collect all the eggs on each level. Think “Odd World” meets “Lemmings” A 1,000 point download via Wiiware, this brain teaser is a solid choice.