Finding the Right Nintendo Accessories for Your Nintendo Console

By NintendoCom

Whether you’ve just gotten your first Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, or you’re a longtime fan who remembers the original Super Mario and Zelda, buying the right Nintendo accessories for your nintendo console can make or break your gaming experience. Many buy Nintendo accessories they’ve just heard about, without knowing if they could really be useful.

Here’s a guide to the most popular Nintendo accessories and how they can maximize your gaming experience.

Nintendo Accessories for Nintendo Wii

You can buy many Nintendo Wii accessories for the games you can play. There are many accessories that enhance the playing experience; classic controllers, nunchuks, Wii remotes, Wii zappers and Wii speak accessories. Then each game also has different Nintendo Wii accessories that come with each one. For instance, the Wii Fit comes with the fitness board and the game disc.

Wii Remote Controller

To make gaming as accessible to people of all ages and all abilities, Nintendo wanted to create a controller that was as inviting as it was sophisticated- the result is the Wii Remote. Nintendo fused the global familiarity of a remote control with the sophistication of motion-sensing technology to come up with an input device that differentiates the Wii from any other console that has come before it.

Official Wii Zapper with Link’s Crossbow Training

The Wii Zapper is a gun peripheral that allows the user to insert a Wii Remote and Nunchuk, both sold separately, into either end and play a compatible game. The control stick on the Nunchuk controls player movement (on stages that allow player movement), while aiming the Wii Zapper moves the targeting reticule on the screen. The Zapper comes with Link’s Crossbow Training, which helps to familiarize the player with the Zapper in a shooting gallery style game. Link’s Crossbow Training contains three game styles: target shooting, defender and ranger.

Wii Nunchuk Controller

Contoured to perfectly fit a player’s hand, the Nunchuk controller goes an extra step to meet the needs of gamers. It features the same motion-sensing technology enabled in the Wii Remote controller, with an analog stick to assist in character movement. Use it to move your characters and have them perform all kinds of specific actions — whether it’s throwing a pass in football or aiming a ranged weapon in an action game. The ambidextrous nature of the Wii controllers grants accessibility seldom seen in game controllers.

Nintendo Accessories for Nintendo DS

Many stores offer Nintendo DS accessories in x-in-one packages with limited options, which are perfect for those on limited budget. But if you have extra cash to burn, buying them one by one would be a great idea. But what Nintendo DS accessories you really need and what do you don’t?

First, screen protector is a MUST. Next, a good casing. A good Nintendo DS case is one that is sturdy enough to withhold its shape when stacked into your bag and padded enough to absorb the impact of falling should you fail to have a good grip on it. Another must have item is a cleaning cloth. This item would guarantee the brightness of your screens as well as the sensitivity of your touch screen.

Headsets are great for those playing in a loud environment so that you could concentrate more on your game. A strap makes your DS pretty. A long strap makes it easy to put on as a necklace, thus making it easy to carry your Nintendo DS around when you’re not carrying a bag. You can’t live when your Nintendo DS is out of power. Why not fashion up with a desk top docking station so that you could recharge your DS in style?

Last but not least, if you’re the type of person who travels a lot, why don’t you just buy a Nintendo DS Travel Kit? You’ll get one full set of car charger, earphones, screen cleaner, screen protector, and some bundles even include a DS Lite stylus extender on the package-anything that can make your Nintendo DS ‘online’ during the trip

Nintendo DS Lite Travel Kit – White Finish

• Car charger – Charge your DS LITE on the road. Provides Plug-n-Play power anytime. Works with any 12-volt outlet.
• Earphones – Maximize personal audio experience. Game case with interchangeable tray – Protect and store your game cartridges and one stylus.
• Screen cleaner with bonus cartridge holder and wrist strap – Convenient screen cleaning tool with additional case for 2 game cartridges.
• Screen protector – Protects both screen and touch panel from scratches and cracks.
• Bonus DS Lite stylus extender – Combine with the Stock Stylus to transform into a full-size Pen Stylus for better grip and comfort.