Quote:Oh, and get a recharging dock for the wiimotes. Nintendo doesn't make one, but the one we have works well and we never have to deal with running out of batteries.Yes, I guess I should have been more specific about what all I got, so I'll lay it out:
Wii Console
Wii Fit
Wii Play, since I wanted a 2nd remote and it's $10 additional for another cheap game
Extra Nunchuck controller
Nyko Docking Recharge station, supports recharging of 2 remotes
Rechargeable battery for balance board
"Dreamgear" 7-in-1 pack: includes component cable for 480p resolution, and some junk like a wheel, tennis racket accessory, golf club accessory, etc. Came as part of a bundle, otherwise I wouldn't have bothered. Still, nice to know if I get Mario Kart, I already have the extra wheel.
As far as Puzzle Quest goes, some of the reviews weren't so hot, basically saying it was a bad port. Boom Blox looks much more interesting. I will probably get Puzzle Quest eventually, but...
MEAT, I'm perfectly aware that console games don't have the depth and fulfillment that PC games do. But my wife has no interest in playing such in-depth, involving games. She tried WoW briefly - very, very, very briefly. I don't think hardcore gamers realize that even games that really help guide you into them like WoW are still too involved for the Bejeweled-loving crowd out there unless they go in with the mindset that they WANT to play it very badly. There's still a good learning curve, especially for someone who's never really played games before.
I've played console games before, but I've never owned one. I expect novelty games that are fun for short periods of time, and from what I understand, this fits the bill perfectly. My wife and I got to play Wii Sports for about half an hour once, and she was having so much fun despite not having a clue what she was doing that it seems a slam-dunk. I mean, if I have the choice between sitting around and watching a movie with my wife or playing a rousing game of Wii Tennis, because WoW isn't her thing, guess which one I'd rather do? It's so much more enjoyable, and she thinks the same way.
Can't hurt that it also gets me off my butt. :) Not saying it's exercise, but moving > not moving.
Edit: added nunchuck controller.
-Bolty
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