The man who was recently voted the most intelligent TV personality has recently praised the Wii for its consumer friendliness - and china smashing prowess.

Stephen Fry can be described as many things humorist, writer, actor, novelist, filmmaker and television presenter. He is also a massive technophile and writes a weekly article called Dork Talk for the Guardian about gadgets. This week Stephen had a look at the Wii and said, as only he can:

"Nintendo's recrudescence is yet further proof that the market (ie the population) wants machines that don't frighten, but befriend. The snarling roars of the feral Xbox and the brutal PlayStation are impressive, but Nintendo understands that while play does involve competition, territoriality and rehearsal for war, it also involves silliness, laughter and fun."

Stephen also reported on the benefits of motion control with regard to interior design.

"If your wife, mother or lover has a china ornament you have always hated, make sure it is within a 10-yard radius of the TV and you can be sure it will be smashed within a fortnight. Another Wii service for which we can all be truly thankful"

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