desh ([personal profile] desh) wrote2008-05-02 12:35 pm

wheeee

Wii: $250
Wii Play (recommended by [livejournal.com profile] flyinbutrs): $50
2 nunchuck controllers: $40
1 classic controller: $20
Wii Fit: $90
A few virtual console games: $20
Tax: $30ish
Total: $500ish

Really? This is why I haven't gotten a current-generation console since SNES.

But it's still quite tempting. Quite. Especially with that upcoming stimulus check that I really should put into savings or donate to the Democrats or something, just to spite Bush.

[identity profile] rarcke.livejournal.com 2008-05-02 05:56 pm (UTC)(link)
I <3 my Wii.
You won't need a second nunchuck though, the Wii comes with one. I'd also wait on Wii fit until it's been out a bit. Wii Sports and Wii Play are both plenty of exercise for a while.

I have to recommend WarioWare if you want mini games that are fun for people who don't play a lot of videogames. First, as WarioWare uses only one controller for everyone and second unlike Mario Party, you don't need a lot of prior video game experience to enjoy Wario and do well. It's perfect for introducing it to new friends. For family play Wii Sports is still strangely attractive to people who have never been interested in video games before.

For solo play my recommendations are Zelda: TP, Okami (5 stars!!), and Paper Mario.