Wii question ... recommendations?

[kim_r4]

I got my sticky little hands on a wii and was wondering if anyone could offer game suggestions. I have four kids, ages 6-12. I bought wii play for the extra remote, but does anyone have suggestions for what games are the best ? (Or which ones to avoid!) I saw the tru sale and want to pick up a few more so any opinions would be greatly appreciated! tia

[racerfan]

I got my sticky little hands on a wii and was wondering if anyone could offer game suggestions. I have four kids, ages 6-12. I bought wii play for the extra remote, but does anyone have suggestions for what games are the best ? (Or which ones to avoid!) I saw the tru sale and want to pick up a few more so any opinions would be greatly appreciated! tia

My DS & DD have asked for Mario Galaxy, Mario & Sonic Olympics, Hannah Montana. High School Musical, Guitar Hero, Super Smash Bros Brawl (coming out 2/08).

 

They have Elebits, Mario Strikers, Raving Rabbids, Excite Truck, Zelda Twilight Princess (DS loves this), Sonic & Secret Rings, Warrior Ware Smooth Moves & Super Monkey Ball Bana Blitz.

 

Just to give you an idea. The ones that they do have they love.

[nikkilugi]

My kids love the Mario games.

[conj]

everyone but me is now sitting around playing the new linx game with the cross bow (ages 7-33)

[kim_r4]

Thank you so much!! I ordered Sonic & the Secret rings and Super Monkey Ball

a couple of weeks ago, so I'm glad to see they're good games. Not sure if the sonic one will ever come, since Best Buy keeps emailing me that it's backordered. grrrr

That Elebits game looks so cute! My two incredibly destructive boys would love that! I put that one and Excite Truck in my shopping cart at tru, but neither one of them are on the bogo 1/2 off sale.

Now I'm on a mission to find them on sale!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my post!

[racerfan]

everyone but me is now sitting around playing the new linx game with the cross bow (ages 7-33)

My DS loves the new Linx game also. I forgot about that one. As I type my DD is playing Wii Sports.

[LoveNcMountains]

My BOYS all like Pokemon and Mario games. Individually they all like other things too but I know I can't go wrong with Mario and Pokemon.

[siczlo]

Mario Party 8, Fun for the whole family!

[ilgetumipretty]

Playground & Carnival Games, kids and parents will love these!

[Xfeg]

Mario Party 8 is really great. Its one of my favorites.

[dtwdmaty]

DD's 7 & 10 will play Wario Smooth Moves for hours on end. I like Marble Mania myself.

DD10 and I completed the entire game over the course of a few months. Other favs are Raving Rabbids, Mario Party and Brain Age. I've heard good things anbout Mario Galaxy, but it's wrapped up for Christmas....

[tinydancer34]

Our kids (5 and 7) love Wii Play (plus you get the extra controller) and Carnival Games. Older DS votes for anything Pokemon, but Big Brain Academy (different from Brain Age) is fun even for him. He can't do all the mini-tests well, but he loves it anyway!

[fairydustcrissy]

Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was really fun. Not really for the 6yo, but the 12yo could definately enjoy it. Wario Ware Somooth Moves gets played tons here as well. Super Paper mario is another fun one. We got Mario Galaxy, but I havent played it yet.

[childofsolitude]

I have Mario Party 8 and it is really fun. I have a 7 year old cousin who likes to play and I'm 20 years old and I think it's awesome. It's great for any age. You can't go wrong with Mario.

[littlesdcen]

If they are boys Cars is a big hit in our house. I even go tractor tipping with mater.(sHHH)

[AndreaInNC]

My kids love Tony Hawk skateboarding and Excite Truck .. they love the driving games which I stink at.

[khuddle]

We got Play, Mario & Sonic Olympics, Mario Galaxy, Mario Party

That is what we are starting with.... :)

[berry]

Watch the Pokemon one requires having DS version players downloaded. Unless you have DS with previous versions, don't get this game.

 

The game party game is awesome.

[ljonesATL]

Something i just informed my sister on, you will need Wireless internet, unless you buy an adapter for the Wii. When i loaded in my Mario Galaxy I was prompted to do a system update. not sure if the game will play without it. So for those of you that do not have wireless internet or the adapter, you might want to get that before the big day.

 

I wish i would have loaded up everything on my nephew's Wii before i mailed it off to him. But a $49 router isn't too bad. And lock down your wireless internet with a good long password. WPA encryption. Happy holidays!

[katiesmommy01]

I have a 6-yr old daughter...so i've picked up HSM Sing it! W/mic, Hannah Montana, DDR w/dance pad, Mario party 8, Wii play (for the mote), and Star Wars Lego, and Princess Stories. Got the HSM from ebay for $50.50 and the Princess from Ebay also for $35...so saved almost $15 there. And hit ToysRus today for the buy 3 get one...got the hannah, mario and lego there with wii play for free. I think we are done for awhile! FYI, people who have had a wii for awhile now have told me to get the dual recharger for the remotes, saying that they go through batteries very quickly...so i've picked one of those up as well for $35 at GameStop (saw the same one for $30 on Amazon.com...but at least i have this one).

[lakisha78]

everyone but me is now sitting around playing the new linx game with the cross bow (ages 7-33)

Is this a good game?

[First Lady]

Watch the Pokemon one requires having DS version players downloaded. Unless you have DS with previous versions, don't get this game.

NOT true! You can play the game without having to download anything from a DS. If you have a DS you can download Pokemon from that, but otherwise, you can start the game without it! We have Pokemon Battle for Wii and played it for quite a while and then my sons friend with Diamond and Pearl for DS came over and we got some new Pokemon from him. But I repeat, you DO NOT need the DS to play this game. It's loads of fun!!!

[conj]

Is this a good game?

ya, pretty good. EVERYONE is playing it & there is lots of hidden stuff

[Dlions720]

The best games for our family is Mario Galaxy, Mario & Sonic Olympics & Shrek the 3rd.

[ljvoskuil]

What games are good for a 4 year old? Needs to be something an adult can also play.

[my2kidsmom]

What games are good for a 4 year old? Needs to be something an adult can also play.

Wii Play and Carnival

[Crue2001]

Something i just informed my sister on, you will need Wireless internet, unless you buy an adapter for the Wii. When i loaded in my Mario Galaxy I was prompted to do a system update. not sure if the game will play without it. So for those of you that do not have wireless internet or the adapter, you might want to get that before the big day.

 

I wish i would have loaded up everything on my nephew's Wii before i mailed it off to him. But a $49 router isn't too bad. And lock down your wireless internet with a good long password. WPA encryption. Happy holidays!

So I'll need to get a wireless router to play Wii games, or just Mario Galaxy? I'm clueless on wireless anything...any more info is appreciated so my kids don't think I'm a total loser.

[nat1jen]

Wish that I could help you, but I am a total loser in the software/hardware dept. My girls' dad actually came over to hook everything up. It really didn't take too long, but we were already wireless (although I had to call the cable company to get the password). I think the hardest thing was getting the controllers to sync. My girls just made the comment, "Gee mom. You never would have figured this out. See, dad is even having trouble."

 

I bet there are plenty of helpful people on the board that would help you out if you get stuck. You will love the Wii. It is really cool, and my girls are loving it. I'm going to kick booty with my bowling skills.

[lovinfavre]

We have 4 kids...ages 10DD, 9DS, 7DD and 5DS. DD10 & DD7 love HSM Sing It and Hannah Montana games. DS9 loves Mario Galaxy, Wario Ware and Wii Play. DS5 loves Wario Ware. DS9, DD10, friend & DH are playing Wario right now. I'm not much on video games, but I like playing tennis and golf on Sports!

[shop2it]

We have Mario galaxy and it is very fun plus Mario Party 8 is a must. You do not have to have it hooked up to the internet. That's only for downloading games and weather and news info. Ours is not hooked up to the internet and it works fine. Also the Wii Play is fun, I love the cow racing!