
Wii For Dummies
Kyle Orland(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 26. September 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-470-40297-9 (ISBN)
Description
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
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
More details
Edition
1., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 23.3 cm
Width: 18.7 cm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
498 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-40297-9 (9780470402979)
Schweitzer Classification
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Person
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.
Content
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.