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Console gaming changed forever with the launch of the Nintendo Wii. Coming up on its second birthday and the Wii is still going strong. The Wii was let down originally by the low quality of the first games released, but as games for Wii have improved, demand has skyrocketed. Even with increased demand, gamers shouldnt face any shortages, and alternative sources are available.

Nintendo didnt go flat out in releasing a mass of games for Wii. Playability was always the main concern. New releases are set to change that and titles like Wii Fit and Blast Works are looking to start a whole new craze on the machine. If demand outstrips supply though, the familiar supply problems might well crop up again.

The launch of the Wii was marred by shortages for console and games and it taught Nintendo an important lesson. Supply matters. Lost sales and revenue for Nintendo, frustration and time wasting for Wii owners. Having to go from store to store to find your favorite game is a waste of time and effort, not to mention money. The Wii is a great console, but without any games to play, theres not much point to it.

Premium price points on games for the Wii dont do much for the cause either. With new titles being released more or less constantly, things start to get expensive, with no price reductions in sight either. Making their favorite pastime more affordable for Wii owners hasnt happened either. In fact quite the opposite where some games are concerned, with expensive add-ons needed for titles like the Wii Fit package.

Reactions amongst the Wii community have been immediate, with owners looking to other sources to get their new games. Wii games rentals have seen a sharp increase in popularity. Popular games from other platforms are also being converted to be playable on the Wii, with third party software developers and game publishers quick to jump on the bandwagon. The most popular option by far though is a Wii games download service.

Download memberships for Wii games are gaining in popularity and are available all over the internet. The most popular programs offer unlimited game downloads for a one-time signup fee. This charge is about the same as the cost of a new game. On price alone, theres no comparison. Membership plans offer unlimited game downloads and no supply problems to boot.

Popularity brings scam sites as well though, so be sure to choose your membership plan wisely. Unless you have multiple platforms, best to stick with one of the providers offering Wii games exclusively. The best membership providers will also include all the software and tools you might need free of charge, along with full customer support and refund guarantees. Make sure to look for extras like movie and music downloads as well.