Being a video-game thoroughbred, Nintendo was always going to come out tops over its most formidable competitors Microsoft (Xbox) and Sony (PS). It admittedly took a while but with a stroke of genius in the Wii, it was finally mission accomplished. So just what exactly is the gem that is found in Wii?

Needless to say, the video game industry is highly lucrative and everybody wants a bite of the pie. To occupy pole position, the Nintendo Wii had to be top-notch as a lifestyle item. It is multimedia, personal computer, internet browser, communication device and most of all, the mother of all video game consoles, all-in-one.

Everything about Wii revolves around the remote controller and Nintendo Wii Games are no exception. Its motion sensing technology makes the gaming experience feels like the real thing be it tennis, bowling, baseball, boxing and so forth. So much for the ‘couch potato’ image of video gaming as the intrinsic specialty of Nintendo Wii Games is the players’ movement.

Nintendo Wii Games are inherently played without clutter or restraint through its wireless remote. It is the tennis racquet, steering wheel, gun or bowling ball depending on what game is on. Coupled with the Nunchuck secondary controller, it truly brings Nintendo Wii Games into a gaming dimension previously unknown. There is even an adaptor that fits over the remote for those who are more accustomed to the old-version controller.

Game consoles are generally tended to kids but Nintendo Wii Games can be family affairs, they have the range. There’s even a menu channel for setting up personal profiles called Mii so involvement and participation can be even and well-matched regardless of age, gender and other conditions. A wide variety of games are available spanning sports, action, fighting, puzzles, casino and others.

Classic and retro games are also widely available. For one thing, the Nintendo Wii is backward compatible to the games of GameCube and even Entertainment System series. 4 GameCube controller ports are actually provided although some of the old games can be played with the Wii remote. The media bay will also accept the old GameCube discs along with the newer Wii version.

Nintendo Wii Games are sold mainly through the games store. They can also be purchased and downloaded from Wii Virtual Console. Of late, heavy-duty Wii gamers are increasingly turning to third-party online download services especially for the new mainstream games. These download service providers appear to be quite a savvy alternative, at least in terms of cost.

Many people don’t know that it’s possible to get free Wii downloads. There are many websites offering the ability to download games for the Nintendo Wii and in addition they usually offer other types of media downloads, such as films and music. However, finding a good quality media download service is a different story.  Especially since many so called download services fill your PC or Mac with virus software, spy-ware, and other malicious programs.

What content can I download for the Wii?

Before I get into explaining how to go about downloading Wii games, you need to be aware of what content you can actually download and use on your Wii. The good news is that you can get free full downloadable games, movies, TV series, music, and audio books. Much of this content can also be used on your PC or Mac.

What Download Services are Available?

There are thousands of media download services, such as P2P and torrent services, and various pay monthly membership download sites. However, many of these offer a very poor service, in some cases are complete scams, or at best the services will fill your machines with spy-ware, viruses, or other malicious software.

It is not all bad news though, there are some excellent media download services that offer excellent quality content, fast download speeds, and include good customer support.  Most importantly, these download sites are certified to use scam and virus free software, plus the services are 100% legal.

Which Wii Download Services Should I use?

The best media download services that I have tried and tested myself all have a small one-off set-up fee, but they offer a cast iron 60 day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with their service. This sort of guarantee is essential when choosing a download service.

The best download sites also offer a great selection of quality free games for the Wii, as well as providing access to all types of media content, such as movies, music, TV series, and even XBox, Sony PS3, and PC games.

Finally, you want to chose a download service that offers you certified virus and scam free software, fast download speeds and good customer support.

By following these recommendations you will have a quality service and peace of mind, allowing you concentrate on searching for your free Wii downloads. 

To find out more see our reviews of the top 3 Wii game download sites.