In a world full of video games one could easily wonder why anyone would need a new model. Sometimes it seems that the graphics can not get any sharper, the sounds any fuller, and the game play any more realistic. Perhaps that reality is one of the reasons that, in 2001, the brain trust at Nintendo began to contemplate taking game consoles in a new direction. After seeing powerful console after powerful console flood the market, Nintendo realized that it was difficult to compete in a market full of heavyweight, high powered machines. Instead, they decided that a console that focused on player interaction could fill a void in a sea of consoles focused on speed and performance. It was with that strategy in mind that the idea for the Nintendo Wii consoles was born.

Despite being the latest and hottest game system on the market, the Nintendo Wii consoles do not take graphics and speed to new levels. Instead, it is a revolutionary new control system that differentiates the Wii from its competitors as well as any game system that came before it. Allowing players to control the game through movements, gesturing, swinging, and swiping, the Nintendo Wii consoles take existing game concepts and marry them with an interactive gaming experience. When playing tennis - on Wii Games - you do not push a joystick to swing the racket, you swing your arm while holding the Wii controller, known officially as the Wiimote. The same goes for all the other games that are designed for the Nintendo Wii consoles. However, part of the appeal of the Nintendo Wii consoles is that they are not designed solely for Nintendo Wii games. In fact, they are fully compatible with games for the Nintendo GameCube as well.

Head to Head Competition:

Nintendo Wii  Nintendo Wii available now $299.99 Don't have your Wii yet? We have it, and it's the most fun on a console since, well ever. The Wii features a compact design that makes it a natural addition to any television setup, the Wii console is white in color and can be displayed either vertically or horizontally. Price: $299.00 Graphics: 6 out of 10 Gameplay: 10 out of 10 Bang for the Buck: 10 out of 10

Playstation 3 Playstation 3 60 GB System and Controller just $499.00 PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system unleashes a brilliant, high-definition entertainment experience. One of the biggest selling points is the included Blu-Ray capability, making it an affordable option for upgrading to Blu-Ray as well. You can also play thousands of PS one and PlayStation2 games as well as your CDs and DVDs on the PLAYSTATION3 Price: $499.00 Graphics: 9 out of 10 Gameplay: 7 out of 10 Bang for the Buck: 7 out of 10

XBox 360 XBox 360 20GB System and Controller just $399.00 Get the FULL EXPERIENCE of the Xbox 360 from Microsoft, which delivers the most powerful console, the best games, the next generation of Xbox Live, and amazing digital entertainment experiences - all unprecedented in home console entertainment If you're a serious gamer looking for the ultimate console, the search ends here. Xbox 360 is fully loaded. It's the unsurpassed gaming and entertainment experience right out of the box delivering the Ultimate gaming and entertainment experience for the best value Graphics: 8 out of 10 Gameplay: 7 out of 10 Bang for the Buck: 8 out of 10

The PS3 and 360 are now in a battle for second place, neither of these consoles will remotely touch the sales numbers for the Wii. They can't. Their target market is too small, and their price is to high. Nintendo targeted a much much much larger market than Sony or MS, and as such have many more potential customers than those 2 will ever have.

By the end of 2007 it is apparent that Nintendo will catch up with Xbox and its huge head start and will have a larger install base than either console.

Even more interesting is that recently, The last generation PS2 has actually outsold the PS3 and XBox consoles.

This doesn't even begin to take into effect the Nintendo handheld DS lead over the PSP which currently stands at near 2-1 in sales.

When you look at all the sales figures as a whole, it becomes more and more apparent that Nintendo is back on top and in a big way. Lets all welcome the big N back to the wars.