The Mii is a Nintendo character that all started with the release of the Wii in 2006 and is essentially your personalized avatar in games like Wii Sports and titles like Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure. Like any fictional character, each one has its own personality and looks (although they share some “default” versions), but this is usually only fleshed out in games from Nintendo. In fact, the Mii itself is a “blank slate”, because Miis don’t have real faces. Rather, they use a texture that can change its shape to show emotions. The world of Wii also began with the release of the console and began with a free digital copy of Wii Sports. In this package, players had the opportunity to make their own Mii by choosing from a few eye and hair styles and eventually giving him or her a name.
When Wii Sports came out, there were three options for Miis: boy, girl, and mystery – but in recent years Nintendo has been coming up with all sorts of ways to make Miis unique, including giving them jobs and personalities. Nintendo’s Mii Channel lets you create your own Mii for use on their system or in games that feature the functionality.
What’s New with the Wii U?
The Mii Maker returns in the Wii U, but there are a few differences.If you have an internet connection, your Mii Maker will be able to access Miis of other players who are using this feature, including Nintendo employees across the globe!
Nintendo has also introduced eight new facial parts for your Mii. They include a nose, eye shape, eyebrow height and more. The Wii U also has a Mii Plaza for all of your friends’ Miis so you can go meet them anytime. You can even download other people’s Miis from the internet onto your own system!
Wii Games That use Miis?
Here’s a list of some games that you can use Miis in:
Wii Sports (all versions), Wii Play, Wii Fit, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Animal Crossing: City Folk, Mario Kart Wii, Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, No More Heroes, Uniracers, Wii Sports Resort, Mii Channel Also… many of the games coming out for Nintendo’s next home console will use Miis including Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and Wii Party.
What Makes them Special?
Anyone can make a Mii that looks like them by using the available options to change their appearance. But there’s more than just appearance that makes Miis special. They also have Mii-specific games which are designed specifically for the Mii (like the Wii Fit games), but they don’t always star your Mii, sometimes they feature a specific character like Dr. Willow or Zack & Wiki’s Shelly Jones.
One of the most important benefits of playing games starring Miis comes from Nintendo’s Mii Parade. As you use your Wii more, it will learn about your habits and suggest things for you to do. One of these things is Mii Parade, which will show your Mii on screen running around behind obstacles with other Miis that are using the Wii recently. This way, you get to see which of your fellow players use their system often and can even check out how they play games – all from a video screen!
3 Reasons Why Wii is Still the Best Console for Kids
- It’s a toy. Nintendo Wii is a children’s console, but that doesn’t mean it’s only for kids. The motion controls can be used by anyone and will keep them entertained for hours – even adults.
- Parental Controls. Parents have the option to limit what their kids access on the Wii from the settings. This can keep children from buying Virtual Console games or WiiWare titles before you know if they’re appropriate for them.
- Motion Controls. Nintendo has kept up with the times and still offers motion controls which cater to a younger audience. The stylus and pointer used in some Wii games isn’t very accurate, but it’s just enough to interest someone who might grow into a more complex control scheme later.
Conclusion
Miis are Nintendo’s attempt at making an avatar on their system. It’s not exactly like Xbox Live or Playstation Network, but it does have possibilities for the future.
As of right now, their use is limited to certain titles and features – but who knows what the future holds?
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