The Nintendo Wii is a unique video game console that was built for family-friendly group fun. The sleek, iPod-like console hardware comes complemented with equally sleek wireless Wii Remote controllers, which have motion sensors that can detect when you shake, wiggle, or swing the controllers--making the Wii ideal for simple, fun party games that the whole family can enjoy while pantomiming common sports and games like golf and bowling. However, the Wii also has a solid library of games that aren't just for family parties, including Nintendo's heaviest hitters--Mario, Zelda, and Smash Bros., to name just a few. And what's more, the Wii also comes equipped with online functionality that lets you browse the Internet and download games, both in the form of classic 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and 16-bit SNES games from Virtual Console, as well as a variety of independently-developed games on Wiiware.