5 Reasons Why the Wii Rocks

It’s insane to see how many people are craving a Wii, but at the same time completely understandable. We were fortunate to get a Nintendo Wii last year. We definitely don’t regret that decision.

• Many of its games are multiplayer. Some of the most fun we have gaming is when we battle with others. It’s good competition with family and friends on Warioware.
• Many of its games attract non-gamers. We’ve literally had people over who are un-technological and they end up having a blast playing with us. One example is a couple who are friends of ours. This was the first time they were on the Wii and first time they played Wii Sports. My husband and I play fairly well on bowling. We challenged them to a game and we lost!
• People love making Miis! Again this appeals to a lot of non-gamers. It personalizes the gaming experience. My mom loved this feature and along with the games and the price, she decided to buy the system. She then had people over at her house for potlucks and they got Wiis!
• Super Mario Galaxy is awesome! I love the game and the controls, while I’m not a natural like my husband (the stingray race comes to mind…), I’m still having fun.
• Other great games include Legend of Zelda, WarioWare, and Rayman Raving Rabbids.

Those are my reasons for loving the Wii. As for getting a Wii during this hectic time, my advice is try Costco or have a contact in Wal-Mart. My mom had a 10 minute lead to get to the store. It took her two times, but she made it. You might want to try shops that sell used consoles, a family friend got one in like new condition and has no problems.

By the way, I found some other great articles about the Wii.

• Gather Little by Little: Why are Nintendo Wiis so hard to find?
• Cash Money Life: How much does a Nintendo Wii cost?
• The Simple Dollar: Wii Buying Guide

Photo credit: Ian Muttoo

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