Wii
Gesture-based gaming system
Wii is a video game console released by Nintendo in 2006, distinguished by its motion-sensing controllers that translate physical movement into gameplay.
The system popularized active gaming—players swing, point, and gesture rather than just press buttons.
We played Wii bowling at the retirement home.
The name is pronounced like "we."
Japanese video game company
- controllerDevice directing a system
- remoteDistant or controller
- sensor barInput-detecting peripheral strip
- nunchukChained martial arts weapon
home screen · Mii · backwards compatible · GameCube · white · compact · SD card · channels
Precise movement management
- accelerometerDevice measuring motion forces
- pointerReference to memory location
- infraredHeat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- waggleShake with short movements
gesture · swing · tilt · shake · wrist strap · sensor · aiming · cursor
Structured group entertainment activities
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
- familyRelated people together
- four playersA quartet of participants
- living roomHome's social space
grandparents · accessible · casual gamer · non-gamer · bowling night · group · inclusive · intuitive
Life simulation franchise
- Metroid PrimeSamus's GameCube adventure
- Donkey KongNintendo's barrel-hurling simian
- Just DanceSpontaneous rhythmic movement
- minigamesSmall embedded game segments
Unstable platform for stability training
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- aerobicsHeart-strengthening group exercises
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
- BMIWeight-to-height ratio
exercise · workout · weight · posture · step · jogging · hula hoop · ski jump
Extraordinary observable occurrence
- mainstreamDominant cultural current
- retirement homesHousing for elderly residents
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
mainstream appeal · blue ocean · mass market · crossover · viral · celebrity endorsement · talk shows
Nintendo
Japanese video game company
- controllerDevice directing a system
- remoteDistant or controller
- sensor barInput-detecting peripheral strip
nunchuk · home screen · Mii · backwards compatible · GameCube · white · compact · SD card · channels · system update
motion control
Precise movement management
- accelerometerDevice measuring motion forces
- pointerReference to memory location
- infraredHeat-bearing electromagnetic waves
waggle · gesture · swing · tilt · shake · wrist strap · sensor · aiming · cursor · flick
party games
Structured group entertainment activities
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
- familyRelated people together
- four playersA quartet of participants
living room · grandparents · accessible · casual gamer · non-gamer · bowling night · group · inclusive · intuitive · beginner-friendly
Animal Crossing
Life simulation franchise
- Metroid PrimeSamus's GameCube adventure
- Donkey KongNintendo's barrel-hurling simian
- Just DanceSpontaneous rhythmic movement
minigames · multiplayer · family-friendly · casual · first-party
balance board
Unstable platform for stability training
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- aerobicsHeart-strengthening group exercises
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
BMI · exercise · workout · weight · posture · step · jogging · hula hoop · ski jump · exergaming
phenomenon
Extraordinary observable occurrence
- mainstreamDominant cultural current
- retirement homesHousing for elderly residents
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
rehabilitation · mainstream appeal · blue ocean · mass market · crossover · viral · celebrity endorsement · talk shows
- Game ConsolesPlayStation, Xbox, PS2, PS3, GameCube
- NintendoNES, Mario, SNES, Donkey Kong, Metroid
- Japanese TechSony, Nintendo, Panasonic, Toshiba, Hitachi
- gamingvideo games, buff, games, PlayStation 4, gameplay
- 2000siPhone, MySpace, YouTube, Hurricane Katrina, September 11
- entertainment electronicsTV, television, stereo, speakers, DVD player
Intense, dedicated video game play
PlayStation 3 · PC gaming · competitive gaming · gaming rig · esports
- Wii SportsMotion-controlled athletics collection
- Wii FitBalance-board exercise software
- Wii RemoteNintendo's motion-sensing controller
- Wii UNintendo home console, 2012