| The Nintendo Wii is enjoying a repeat | | | | are also protective skins and wireless accessories |
| performance as the most desired toy for | | | | that can be purchased to maximize your playing |
| Christmas this year. Everyone loves this console | | | | experience. |
| because of its low cost compared to other | | | | The unit offers many unique experiences that |
| gaming systems and its unique way of getting | | | | gamers of all interest levels will enjoy. The |
| gamers off the couch and into the game in a | | | | system can connect to an existing wireless |
| physical way. People who have never tried gaming | | | | internet connection. Once connected to the |
| before have fallen for the Wii. But so many | | | | internet, it becomes a multi-dimensional machine. |
| people want one that it can be hard to find at an | | | | Gamers can create characters called "Miis" that |
| affordable price point. Not to worry, because now | | | | can then be displayed to fellow Wii owners |
| you can buy a refurbished Wii console. | | | | through an online channel called "Check Mii Out". |
| A refurbished Wii console system is just as good | | | | Other channels available while online are News, |
| as a brand new one but won't cost as much. | | | | Weather, Everybody Votes, Internet, Wii Shop, |
| They are usually sold with a warranty so you | | | | etc. The Everybody Votes channel allows gamers |
| really don't have to worry that you are not | | | | from around the world to create and participate in |
| getting the same quality or protection. You can | | | | polls. |
| find them at auction sites on the web or at | | | | From the newest games to classic Nintendo |
| electronics stores. Just make sure it comes with a | | | | games, the Wii shop channel is your one access |
| warranty, even though you are unlikely to have | | | | to purchasing and downloading these games. |
| any trouble with it. Of course once you have your | | | | These games are purchased by points which can |
| console, you will need some accessories. | | | | be purchased through the Wii Shop Channel. The |
| The Wii sports game is included in the basic | | | | games prices range from 500 to 1000 points and |
| package. By playing these mini-sports games will | | | | 100 points equal one dollar. |
| help you learn how to us the special controllers | | | | Some of the new games available this Christmas |
| called the Wiimote and the Nunchuk. Depending on | | | | include Tiger Woods 09 and Wii Fit. Wii Fit requires |
| how many players you have in your home you | | | | the Balance Board to work. It's a new gaming |
| will want to purchase some extra controllers so | | | | accessory that expands the usefulness of this |
| that everyone can be involved in the fun. The | | | | gaming console. It comes with Wii Fitness, a game |
| controls require batteries, but a charging station | | | | which includes strength and balance workouts and |
| can be purchased to limit battery changing as well | | | | games potential. |
| as increase the access to immediate fun. There | | | | |