Written by Info Expert on May 18, 2010 | Posted in Video Games

The many types of fantasy video games make Wii sword add-ons one of the most popular Nintendo Wii accessories. Using a sword accessory, Wii gamers can simulate gladiatorial combat, Jedi duels and enhance the realism of numerous sword and sorcery type titles.

One of the most basic accessories is the Gladiator pack, which contains a shield, a knife and a sword. The shield accessory connects to the Wii nunchuck unit, while the ‘blades’ are attached to the Wiimote. This set makes a basic, inexpensive starter pack for the fantasy warrior.

More elaborate packs are manufactured based on certain gaming themes. The Legend of Zelda assortment also includes a knife, sword and shield set, however the items are decorated with relief images and colored a deep bronze. Like the more basic set, these accessories are manufactured from polystyrene to prevent damage to the furniture, the user and any bystanders that might wander too close to an enthusiastic player.

A more deluxe assortment is the 8-in-1 Pro Weapons Bundle Kit, containing sword, shield, 2 knives, a single headed axe and a gun unit. A more exotic choice is a bundle designed to resemble a samurai sword, currently compatible with the Wii Motion Plus.

For a more fanciful atmosphere, a number of units are available with colorful, glowing blades, such as the Wii light sword with shield set, which features an illuminated blade with a colored ‘jewel’ set in the handle and a small shield unit. The blade is available in red, blue or green with a white plastic handle.

No weapons pack would be complete without some kind of Star Wars accessories, and the Wii offers a number of illuminated faux blades to delight Jedi gaming fans. The most basic light saber set contains two units, both compatible with the Wiimote, illuminated in red or blue, representing both the light and the dark side of the force. A number of Star Wars titles are available that are compatible with this set. Other companies market similar light saber or laser sword attachments, though only those marketed under the Star Wars name are manufactured to mimic the true movie lightsaber.

Nintendo Wii accessories for fantasy gaming and Wii sword accessories are available in nearly every imaginable configuration. Since many fantasy titles support add-on swordfighting accessories, the devoted fantasy gamer has no lack of choices when it comes to simulating the excitement of real fantasy combat.

Popularity: 1% [?]