Nintendo is trying to step into the virtual music market
with Wii Music, an application that puts 60 different instruments at the player’s
disposal, all controlled with the Wii Remote. Wii Music has the amazing ability
to turn any tone deaf player into a virtuoso (thanks to Nintendo’s idea of a
pressure-free musical experience, with no mistakes, no score, just play).
That of course is far from answering the “Rock Band” and “Guitar
Hero” hardcore players’ desires, but it sounds fun and relaxing for any casual
gamer. The player can choose to play the violin, an electric guitar, steel
drums and even a cowbell.
It may seem awkward at first, especially since you do it all
with the Wii Remote, but once you’ve become accustomed to it, you can even give
the musical arrangement a personal spin. These personalized musical
arrangements can then be sent to Wii Friends over WiiConnect24. The Wii Music
offer will be available in the United States for the holidays, Nintendo
announced.
