gaming systems

[Full Quiver]

Our 10 year old got a small dirt bike for his birthday. Due to the seizures he has it is not a safe thing. His granddad agreed for it to be sold and replaced with a new gaming system. The bike was sold and now we are in the market.

As a bit of background info he has a GameCube that he plays regularly. The kids have broken several remotes but that stopped when I made them but their own and insisted that they pay for the Nintendo versions and not the inexpensive ones offered by third party companies. They are a bit rough on the actual game disks sometimes and they do get scratched from time to time but overall they have become more responsible with them. They have had the cube for about 3 years now and we plan on keeping it. We buy used games and never trade them.

Wendy has a Game Cube and PS2 that collects dust. We just aren't that interested anymore though we do enjoy a good dose of Mario Party or Double Dash when there are friends over though it has been awhile. I of course would never turn down a game of MADDEN or NCAA Football, etc.

Anyhow the new system would be for Toby and his siblings would enjoy it as well. I prefer that it not be located in his room though because the younger, not as responsible, kids could get to it.

I'm thinking the Wi is the way to go but is the X-BOX 360 better? For $299.00 I can get an X-BOX new with two games. The Wi looks as if it needs so many different controllers to play the various games. That sounds like it could get very expensive.

BTW, he will keep the GameCube for his room. I am certain the new system will be more like a once a week thing located outside his room. I know he is getting a GameCube game or two for Christmas and that is still fine. Also, are GameCube games playable in the Wi?

[Penny]

We were blessed earlier this year - Someone gave us a wii

My kids LOVE it..

[dolfan]

My daughter turned 5 yesterday. We spent part of the afternoon bowling on the Wii. She's pretty good. She bowled 140. I've gotten as high as 190 on it is all (I'm a decent real bowler to never do it, bowling in 150's usually, as high as 170 when I go now). She's also parred several holes on the Wii Sports golf game, which is pretty easy but still. She's 5.

My point is that we love the Wii so far. Some of these kids games with the many, many parts to them get too convoluted, though. I like it to check out the news online and spin the globe and get the weather. That's cool.

I'm planning on getting the Madden '09.

[Paully_44]

I'm planning on getting the Madden '09.

fun game, even on the Wii

I bought a Wii last summer and we as family love it. I think it all comes down to how the gaming system will be used. If you are looking for great single person shooting games, I'd go with the xbox 360. HD Graphics are great and the amount of games available seems more than the Wii.

However, if you are looking for interactive games I'd choose the Wii. I even got my mom & dad to play some Wii Sports with us. Rockband for the Wii is what Santa is hoping to deliver this year.

[Susie Hamilton]

I really like my Wii. I don't have a lot of remotes. Most of the main remotes can be used for several games. Just have to hold them differently. When you load the game it will show you what remotes you can use and how to hold them. I have about 20 games and only 3 dif remotes. The good thing about the Wii is that it is more physical and interactive than most other gaming stations. I have broke a sweat on some of the games.

[Paully_44]

I have broke a sweat on some of the games.

Like Mario Olympics. The hurdles are brutal.

[CantBCoy]

FQ, I have both the PS3 and the Wii. If you are thinking that Toby is ready for higher end graphics and games with a greater maturity level than an X-Box or PS3 are both great systems. (Especially if this would be hooked up to an HDTV.) If you are looking for a system that has the potential to give him a small work out and lighter content without the concern of high end graphics, then the Wii is great. Also I believe you'll discover that the Wii will bring the whole family together and create a renewed passion for gaming for you adults. And finally the Wii does play the gamecube discs. Depending on the money you plan on spending, I would buy one copy of Wii Play. (It comes with a remote.) And two extra remotes. Also the Wii Fit would be a great accessory and game to go along with it.

[Bajhbr59]

You can play any of your gamecube games on the wii using your gamecube controllers. I hated having to learn a new controller as the buttons are placed slightly different on the wii controller. Then I discovered that it is possible to use the gamecube controller.

Barbara

[MacUser]

FQ, I have both the PS3 and the Wii. If you are thinking that Toby is ready for higher end graphics and games with a greater maturity level than an X-Box or PS3 are both great systems. (Especially if this would be hooked up to an HDTV.) If you are looking for a system that has the potential to give him a small work out and lighter content without the concern of high end graphics, then the Wii is great. Also I believe you'll discover that the Wii will bring the whole family together and create a renewed passion for gaming for you adults. And finally the Wii does play the gamecube discs. Depending on the money you plan on spending, I would buy one copy of Wii Play. (It comes with a remote.) And two extra remotes. Also the Wii Fit would be a great accessory and game to go along with it.

Good suggestion.

I have the PS3 via HDMI to a 46" 1080 and love the graphics. We drive auto stuff.. Paradise, Grid, MX vs ATV etc.

[dolfan]

I have broke a sweat on some of the games.

Like Mario Olympics. The hurdles are brutal.

After the first day with Wii Sports and boxing, I was sore for the next 3.

[Full Quiver]

I went to Game Stop today and checked out the systems. I think I am in love with the Wi. The selling points for me are the use of already possessed controllers and games (we have 7 controllers and countless games). Also the fact that literally the family can come together and really enjoy this system. I love the Mario games and the Wi Sports stuff.

[RamboPreacher]

http://www.reverendfun.com/index.php?date=20080804
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[Sherry]

The Wii is awesome! We love it as a family and we are all adults, well at least in age! Be prepared to be sore after the first few times though! Especially if you are boxing!!! (Great stress reliever though!)

If you ever get the chance to get the Wii Fit, do it! The funniest thing ever has been seeing my husband try to hula hoop...it was worth it just for that!!