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This year both Microsoft and Sony will be releasing the next generation of Xbox and Playstation. What are Nintendo releasing? Nothing. There are rumours of a Switch 2 or Switch Pro but nothing will be released in 2020. Does that mean that Nintendo are ahead of the competition following the updated Switch Lite release late 2019, or are they behind? Are they even in the same competition?
I have owned Nintendo consoles since the early days of the Super NES, Nintendo 64, Gameboy and Gameboy Advance. Right up to the later releases of the Wii, Wii U and more recently the Switch. That said, Nintendo have never been my favourite consoles and often left me thinking "how much better that could have been", although many people would disagree with me.
However, there is one thing about Nintendo consoles that still ring true today, they have fun games. Fun games that I find myself returning to, to play with the family, especially on the original Wii. There are so many game releases these days that look amazing, offer huge gameplay times and detailed storylines but actually miss out on the whole point of gaming. In my opinion, the fun.
That is why, these days, where we spend more time at home than anywhere else, I recommend you dust off your old Wii or Wii U console. Boot it up and then play some of the games below to rediscover what fun gaming is all about.
2 - Nintendo Land (WiiU). Another mini game orientated fun set of games. Makes use of the Wii U control pad to add an extra layer to the mini games. The extra screen on the control pad is really useful for hide and seek type games. This is also played on regular basis here, originally released in 2012.
3 - Super Mario Bros. U (WiiU) / Super Mario Bros U. Deluxe. (Switch). There isnt much to be said about Super Mario Bros that hasn't been said a thousand times before. The game is much the same as it always has been - why change what isn't broken?
4 - Mario Strikers Charged Football (Wii). Another game that has been with us for a while. In fact since 2007 around the time we first got a Wii console. This game offers a replayability that even the most up to date Fifa can't match. Its frustrating and fun all at the same time.
5 - Wii Sports (Wii). The original Wii sports came packaged with our Wii in 2006. Its another one that comes out time and time again. The Tennis is the best of the games, although the bowling is a close second. If you are looking for some quick sports action that is really fun - then look no further.
You can still pick up most of these games for a reasonable price on amazon, however if you are looking for a Wii or WiiU you may best looking in some car boot sales or charity shops as the prices on these are really high at the moment as they are no longer made.
Whichever you choose, there is no doubt that Nintendo still have a recipe for a fun game, and its this quality that keeps gamers coming back for more, no matter the generation of console they are using.
Do you still own any older devices? What are your fun game recommendations?
John
