Kimm in WA Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Grandparents surprised kids (& us) by getting our kiddos a Wii for Christmas. It is the sports one that has bowling, baseball, boxing, golfing, and tennis. We also got a $100 gift card from someone else and want to apply it to Wii games. I think the Wii fit looks great (can you really get fit doing this?) - do kiddos like this, too? We want the most Wii bang for our $100 bucks. My kiddos are 3 boys aged 16, 14, and 14, and a 10yo girl. Thanks! Kimm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangearrow Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Even the visiting grandparents are loving our Wii Fit. They plan to buy a Wii sometime after they're back home. We have several of the "active" Wii games, and the Wii Fit Plus is our favorite (besides the sports package of bowling, tennis, etc that comes with the Wii Fit - that one also gets a lot of play time in our house) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 We also are now Wii-ed - and Santa also got the Sports Resort, Wii Fit, and a Lego Star Wars game (for SillyAutismBoy).... would Mario whatsamacallit be another good game? My kids are all teens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Grandparents surprised kids (& us) by getting our kiddos a Wii for Christmas. It is the sports one that has bowling, baseball, boxing, golfing, and tennis. We also got a $100 gift card from someone else and want to apply it to Wii games. I think the Wii fit looks great (can you really get fit doing this?) - do kiddos like this, too? We want the most Wii bang for our $100 bucks. My kiddos are 3 boys aged 16, 14, and 14, and a 10yo girl. Thanks! Kimm We've had WiiFit since it first came out, and I got the WiiFit Plus for Christmas. It's fun, but I'm still not sure one could really get fit doing it. We also love Mario Kart for a fun family game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimm in WA Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Thanks for the info. & Mario Kart recommendation. Another question: for 4 kiddos and us, how many controllers and/or nunchucks are recommended? Kimm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 DD10 uses the Wii fit for PE this winter. She likes it enough that I plan to get Wii fit Plus for her after Christmas. She also got the Wii Ski and Snowboard game-but no reviews on it yet. Rock Band has been the most played game here but it was $150 when we bought it and I don't know if the price has dropped or not yet. Mario Cart or Zelda (older kids) are always fabulous, but they have been out along time, so you may be able to get them used (Game Crazy or similar stores sell used games). My kids are enjoying the new Mario Bros. game. There are Dance Dance games too that have been hits in years past and have got a lot of use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimm in WA Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 What are dance dance games and what extra equipment is needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvbnhome2 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 We just received Wii Fit Plus and we love it! It has soooo many activities that I think it will keep us interested for awhile! We also have Dance, Dance Revolution and it is really fun as well. When we bought ours, it came with the dance mat and disc, which is all you will need. I would HIGHLY recommend both of those. We also have all of the Sing Its and have a ball with these. There is no movement or anything with the Sing Its, if that is what you are looking for, but we do dance around while singing and are in full rock star mode!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 For four kids, I'd recommend: -Definitely four controllers & four nunchucks - a recharger thingy that recharges all four controllers - Lego Star Wars - New Super Mario Bros Wii Sports is so much fun for a family, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimm in WA Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Wow, this is gonna get expensive quickly! Think with $100 gift card we will get the Wii Fit Plus and then add controllers as we can afford. Kids are good about sharing controller and/or doing 2 at a time. Question: for the Wii Fit Plus - are a lot of games 2 player where we'd need 2 nunchuks and 2 controllers, or are they single player games they'd just take turns at? Thanks - there is so much Wii stuff out there it's a bit overwhelming! Kimm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy in IL Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 You would take turns with Wii Fit Plus because most of the activities use the balance board. We all enjoy the Wii Fit Plus, but I don't think it gives much of a workout at all. I would love to find one that really makes you work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 We've had WiiFit since it first came out, and I got the WiiFit Plus for Christmas. It's fun, but I'm still not sure one could really get fit doing it. I programmed a 30 minute yoga and exercise routine into it today. If it doesn't get me in better shape, it is going to kill me trying. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Grandparents surprised kids (& us) by getting our kiddos a Wii for Christmas. It is the sports one that has bowling, baseball, boxing, golfing, and tennis. We also got a $100 gift card from someone else and want to apply it to Wii games. I think the Wii fit looks great (can you really get fit doing this?) - do kiddos like this, too? We want the most Wii bang for our $100 bucks. My kiddos are 3 boys aged 16, 14, and 14, and a 10yo girl. Thanks! Kimm We got the WiiFit Plus this year for x-mas (having the original Wii for one year) and we ALL love it. TONS of games. Great bang for your buck. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimm in WA Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 I found this: http://www.easportsactive.com/product.action EA Sports Active. Anyone use this - is it a "real" workout? Kimm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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