Photos: Must-have Wii accessories
At $250, The Nintendo Wii is the most affordable home game console on the market. But you'll want to invest in a few extra accessories to optimize your Wii experience. Here's an overview of the best bets, ranging from the obvious (extra controllers) to some you may not have heard of (free software that turns your Wii into a media center).
Pictured: Nintendo Wii Remote
Pictured (left): Nintendo Wii Nunchuk
Full review: Nintendo Wavebird
Affordable alternative: Mad Catz GameCube MicroCon Wireless Controller
Full review: Nintendo Wii Classic Controller
Affordable alternative: Nyko Perfect Shot
Pictured: SanDisk 2GB SD card
Affordable alternatives: SD cards (1GB and larger)
Shown: Nintendo GameCube Memory Card
Third-party alternatives:
Nyko GameCube Memory Card (128MB)
Intec GameCube Memory Card (64MB)
Mad Catz GameCube Memory Card (16MB)
Shown: Nintendo Wii Component Video Cable
Third-party alternatives:
Mad Catz Wii Component Cable
Intec Component Cable for Wii
Full review: Nyko Charge Station
Affordable alternative: Energizer AA Easy Charger
Full review: Nyko Wireless Sensor Bar
Preview: Nyko Wireless Wii Nunchuk
CNET TV: Wireless Nunchuk at CES 2008
Crave: Hands-on with Orb 2.0
CNET TV: Turn your Wii into a media center
Pictured: Nintendo Wii LAN Adapter
Third-party alternative:
Datel Wii LAN Adapter
Preview: Nintendo Wii Fit
CNET TV: Wii Fit in action