Boom Blox - Best Wii games Collection

Boom Blox
From Electronic Arts

Customer Reviews

This is really fun!!!
This turns out to be a very challenging game. It can get very competitive when playing others, which makes it even more fun to play. This is fun for all ages. I am 62 and have a great time with it, and my grandson requested it for Christmas this year which made buying a gift for him very easy.

A lot of fun for adults and kids
Great game. My sons (4 and 6) and I love it. There are many different modes and you can create your own levels. There are competitive and cooperative multiplayer levels, so you have a lot of options.

Fantastic game for the Wii
We have had this game for a few weeks now and it is nothing short of amazing. The fact that the blox and the characters all have different characteristics makes the game fun and challenging. We haven't unlocked all of the levels yet, so there is still more to look forward to. An added bonus is the fact that you can create your own levels using the same blox and characters. My kids have been very creative in creating their own levels. I would highly recommend this game for the Wii.

Product Description

Fun for kids and the entire family, BOOM BLOX offers action-packed interactive activities that takes Wii play to a new level of creativity and fun with single player, co-op, and versus gameplay. Players can explore the visceral gameplay that keeps them destroying their way through brain-twisting challenges. They can interact with entertaining characters such as the Blox-laying chickens or the baseball-throwing monkeys, who bring personality to the Tiki, Medieval, Frontier, and Haunted themed environments. Additionally, players can remix any level of the game in Create Mode using props, blocks, or characters that have been unlocked during the game. Players can also virtually build anything they can dream up. Plus, their designs can then be shared with friends or used to challenge others to solve their newly created puzzle via WiiConnect24.

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Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Wii games Collectio

Super Smash Bros. Brawl
From Nintendo

Customer Reviews

Solid game, WYSIWYG
I've been a fan of the Super Smash Brothers series since the N64 version came out. I got it the first day it came out and was excited and enthralled with the cross over fighting game. Super Smash Brothers Melee came out and it alone made the Game Cube a worthy purchase for me. I feared that with Brawl, nothing could live up to the fun I had felt while playing the previous versions. I feared the addition of characters for the sake of new characters would be nothing more than mere novelty. I was pleased to have these fears relieved. Super Smash Brothers Brawl delivers an exciting play experience with all its options. The stage designer allows a nice creative outlet and keeps the game constantly changing for many players. The achievements are somewhat staggering, but this gives something to hardcore players.

The new characters mesh really well for the most part (there are a few that feel strange). The game play has changed enough to keep it fresh, but not enough to completely change what was loved. I've found that my skills from Melee transfer really well over to Brawl. There are a few differences, but in terms of control, the GameCube controller gives me the same level of proficiency.

To keep it from being a pure clone of Melee the characters have almost all been universally slowed down. People used to the fast pace of Melee might notice this or become very annoyed with the speed. It was probably done for two good reasons I can think of: better online experiences and character balance. Speed is still an asset in the game, but it is not the ultimate weapon. This allows a bit more balance between characters previously unusable. Bowser and Donkey are still fairly bad, but not NEARLY as bad as they were before.

This is not meant to be a seriously competitive game. It's meant to be brain candy for yourself or a group of friends. There are some flaws in the characters, notably Ike being ridiculously overpowered. Overall, I think these flaws are simple enough to ignore and just focus on enjoying a really well put together game.

fun game
I bought this for my husband and son, and its one of their family games to play together.. they say its much better than all the other ones because it has different ways to play now.. and of course, more characters..

Like me Super Smash Bros. Brawl gets a little old
Bought this for my little cousins along with the console. They seemed to like it ok but not that fun for the older crowd (I was 29 at the time). The attacks didn't seem that sophisticated and I couldn't really string together any satisfactory attacks which was the big appeal for me in fighting games.

I like the idea of 4 players fighting at once, but that doesn't make up for more complex moves and more refined attacks.

Features

• See your favorite Smash Bros. character, redesigned from their most recent games, brawl onto your screen once again!
• A host of new characters to fight with, including Sonic, Pit from Kid Icarus, Wario and Diddy Kong
• More than a dozen gorgeously-rendered stages
• New special moves and attacks, including the groundbreaking Final Smash
• New items and assist trophies

Ref: Best Wii games for all ages

Wii Play with Wii Remote

Wii Play with Wii Remote
From Nintendo

Customer Reviews

wii play sometimes
good as a tool to teach system controls. my son (6) enjoys the boxing most; my husband the no frills bowling.

Well worth it if you don't have four Wii Remotes already
Do you like Wii Sports? If so, you'll like this game (actually, a collection of games) too. Also, you get a Wii Remote along with the package. So basically you are buying another bunch of multiplayer Wii games and a Wii Remote. If that's what you want, this game is for you.

My favorite games:
- Laser Hockey
- Tank Battles
- Pool (9-ball)
- The shooting game

Just Fun....
I think that everybody that buy this game is only for the wiimote, but is fun to play it for a while....

Product Description

Bundled with a Wii Remote, Wii Play offers a little something for everyone who enjoyed the pick-up-and-play gaming of Wii Sports. Whether you pick up the Wii Remote to play the shooting gallery that harkens back to the days of Duck Hunt or use it to find matching Miis, a world of fun is in your hands. In addition to the shooting gallery and Mii-matching game, Wii play offers billiards, air hockey, tank battles, table tennis rally, Mii poses and a cow-riding race.

Features

• Shooting Range, a point-and-fire game of target practice in the Duck Hunt tradition
• Billiards, a simplified variation of nine-ball with stunningly realistic physics that uses your Wii Remote as your pool cue
• Find Mii, in which you scan the crowds to find the right Mii - Miis you and your friends created make an appearance
• Tanks!, where you command a toy tank on a miniature battlefield in a gauntlet of 100 missions
• Other games include Pose Mii, Table Tennis, Fishing, Charge! and Laser Hockey

Wii Nunchuk Controller

Wii Nunchuk Controller
From Nintendo

Customer Reviews

It's a controller
Wow, this controller is so fun. I just play with it ALL THE TIME!

But seriously, it worked - what else can I say?

its nintendo
the pack is a pita to open but once is done you are good to go.

Good quality
SPA: Buena calidad, buen embalaje, buen nunchuck.

ENG: Good quality, good package, good nunchuck.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
The Wii Nunchuk controller is a secondary controller that adds even more innovation to the next generation of gaming, and does it all with less physical movement.

Used in conjunction with the standard Wii remote, certain games need the Nunchuk controller for additional control options. Contoured perfectly to fit a player's hand,

The Wii Nunchuk (left) connects directly to the Wii remote. View larger.

the Nunchuk controller builds on the simplicity of the Wii Remote controller. The Nunchuk contains the same three-axis motion sensor found in the Wii Remote, but also includes an analog stick, and two buttons to help assist in character movement.

Many games will allow you to control your character's movement with the Nunchuk in your left hand, while your right hand is free to execute the action movements with the Wii Remote. For example, the Nunchuk is particularly useful for games like Wii Boxing. You can use the Nunchuk to punch with your weaker hand, while you use the Wii remote to punch and jab with your predominant hand.

Take the fun to the next level with two-handed control of your games. View larger.

In first-person shooters, the Nunchuk controller carries the burden of movement, freeing you to aim and fire using a more natural motion with the Wii Remote. In a football game, you can make your quarterback elusive with the Nunchuk controller while you search for an open receiver to throw to using the Wii Remote. Serious gamers may even want to use two Nunchuk controllers to gain a fierce competitive edge.

Because the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers are only relatively dependent on each other, players are free to hold them in whichever hand is most comfortable. Perfectly suitable for either right or left-hand use, the Wii Nunchuk controller grants accessibility not often seen in previous game controllers.

Also, the Nunchuk controller doesn't need its own power--it plugs into the Wii Remote controller when it's in use. So there's no need to worry about charging or replacing expensive batteries.

Adding a Nunchuk to your Wii system will definitely help you open the doors to the next level of gaming, and seriously step up performance. Just be careful not to knock out your significant other, or bruise the dog, severely, while using one, or two Nunchuk controllers.

Wii for the Wii-Ones- Great Wii Games for Kids ages 3-8

Wii for the Wii-Ones- Great Wii Games for Kids ages 3-8
By an Amazon.com customer

	Freddi Fish: Kelp Seed Mystery Amazon Reviewer: "an excellent game for TODDLERS and YOUNG CHILDREN, this game is educational but fun at the same time, a good overall game for the youngsters"
	Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess There are no reviews for this as of yet, but the target audience is probably 3-5 yrs old. Will let you know when we start playing it!
	Go Diego Go: Safari Rescue Amazon Reviewer: "My kids LOVE this game. It is truly the best game out there for little kids. (My sons are 3 & 5)...The option of having a "parent aid" who uses the 2nd controller is fantastic for the smaller children, who don't want to give up their own controller to have you do the task for them. "
	Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey Amazon Reviewers: " I definitely think that this is a good game for a 4-6 year old girl." The only negative is the bad guys called Bogs: "my 5 yr old (girl)... freaks out a little and they scare her, but they've been easy enough for her to defeat (no dying) and she doesn't have to aim, just wave the wiimote up and down. "
	Carnival Games Amazon Reviewers: "I have two little ones, a 4.5 year old boy and 7.5 year old girl. This is one of the few games that they can actually participate in and not feel frustrated when playing"... "my kids (5, 6 and 8) LOVE this game!"
	Cars Target Audience is 5-8 year olds. Amazon Reviewers: "The Wii Remote steering and the freedom to drive all over town freely, make the game great for young kids: 3-5 (too)."
	Ultimate I Spy Amazon Reviewer: "This is great for paying attention to instruction as well as great hand/eye coordination. ... All in all very fun(for everyone)(even)my 4 year old son"
	Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel Amazon Reviewers: "Very quick to pick up, even for kids as young as 4 and 5. Quick games, easy to play, hard to master."... "my 9 yr old and 3.5 yr old boys play it all the time"... "this game works for my kids (4-6) as well as their older cousins (7-10)."
	Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree Amazon Reviewer: "Kids from age 5 to adults ... love it. Adults will get a real mental workout once they get to expert level."... "I can play against my 7yr old son or 6 year old daughter, and they get questions at their difficulty, which makes it a fair game! "
	Think Fast Reviewer: " In addition to Disney animation questions, there are some general knowledge questions, most of which are extremely easy, such as this gem: "Which is more useful in the rain? An umbrella or a balloon?" The simple questions make Disney Think Fast a good game for young children."
	Active Life Outdoor Challenge Target Audience is probably 5 and up. Amazon Reviewer: "a child-friendly answer to the wii fit. ...but the mat can be frustrating" ...."my 4yr old loves it!" "my three year old can play the trampoline game and the whack a mole game with relative ease."
	Monster Jam Amazon Reviewers: "My grandson (ages 5+)loves this game; he can play it for hours on end."... "My seven year old gets lots of exercise on this one"..."The controls are easy to learn. My 5 year old caught on quickly and within a few races took 3rd place in an offroad race (out of 6 trucks)."
	Endless Ocean: Dive, Discover, Dream Amazon Reviewers: "7-year-old (and )my action-game-addicted 12-year-old love it." ... "All is done at a slow, swimming pace, and my 8 year old (loves the) relaxing and interesting experience. " ... "bought this for my kids (6, 4, 3) (for) a fun and educational experience, and it is now, but whenever the game wants to advance the "story" I take over ... so the kids can get back to scuba diving."
	Hot Wheels Beat That Amazon Reviewers: "My 6 year old boy just loves the game and it provides enough challenge so his dad can enjoy racing against him."... "5 yr old son loves it." It may be a bit tricky for some: "my 5-year-old son and 3 1/2-year-old twin sons, had a hard time controlling the cars and accomplishing the goals."
	Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Amazon Reviewers: "The controls are easy enough for my 4 year old to use."... "My grandsons (Ages 6-9) love it!" ... "I bought this game for my 11 years and 8 years old kids and they said it is the best Wii games they ever had."
	Super Paper Mario For the older set: Amazon Reviewers: "The entire first half hour of the game is just reading!"... "my kids are 12 and 7 and we ALL like (it!)"... "it's fun for adults (and)younger kids. It doesn't rely as much on fine motor control skills and precise jumping, but focus(es) more on making you think how best to use your characters and Pixls to beat certain obstacles or bosses. "
	Wild Earth: African Safari Amazon Reviewers: "My 9 year old daughter... loves the game."..."My 8-year-old son loves it. (When) he plays with his 6-year-old sister,... He does the walking (or driving) and she takes pictures."... "You can just wander around the safari if you want (the younger kids do that and are happy) or follow the actual game and photograph the animals"
	Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility OK- this is really a good one for MOM or a bit older kids: Amazon Reviewer: "This game has no violence or anything that might be objectionable for young children to see"... "My kids, ages 13 - 20, absolutely enjoy this game...basically it is a game for all ages." ... "I could't wait for this game,Nether could my 12 year old child. This game is one of the best harvest moons ever."

Homedics HMDX-C20 Speaker Dock for iPod with AM/FM Clock Radio and Nature Sounds, Silver

Homedics HMDX-C20 Speaker Dock for iPod with AM/FM Clock Radio and Nature Sounds, Silver
From HoMedics

Product Description

More than just a speaker dock for your iPod it is also an AM/FM clock radio with dual alarm, digital tuning and volume control. Wake to iPod, 6 nature sounds, radio or beep tone. Easy to read large digit LCD display. Charges your iPod while it's docked so you can start the day with a full charge.

Customer Reviews

A Few Features That I Like (And the One That I Don't):
Features I like:

*sound options! I can fall asleep or wake up to nature sounds, my iPod, radio, or alarm.

*size and shape -- smaller, more stylish than the clunky, traditional rectangular clock radios, and so it fits nicely on my small nightstand

*iPod docking station can be modified with the various inserts included to accommodate any type of iPod.

*3 settings for the back lighting on the time -- bright, slightly less bright, and "off" -- a big plus for those who don't like the glare of the clock radio in the middle of the night. I use the "off" setting for the weekends . . . then I know that I really don't have to get up! Yaayy!

Only problem with the "off" setting is that you can only see the time in a light room, not in a dark room. I don't like the light, but I also am one of those people who needs to glance at the time during the night. I have always remedied the problem of excessive glare by draping a small piece of sheer colored fabric across the front of any clock radio that I've ever owned . . . softens the light but I can still see the time.

The one feature I don't like:

* mirror-like finish shows every dang fingerprint and smudge! A little artistry is required when wiping clean or you will inadvertently click on the buttons and change your settings.

All in all, not a bad clock radio! If they could just tweak it a bit (like making a dimmer setting that would be genuinely dim but still show the time in a dark room, and losing the smudge-prone finish) it might be a near perfect product.

Great Clock Radio/iPod/Nature Sounds Device
The Homedics (or HMDX, as the company seems to be re-labeling itself) Speaker Dock offers all the options you'll need in an alarm clock: multiple sound input/outputs; a long, easy-to-find snooze bar; a visible digital display; intuitive set-up; a sleep timer; accessible controls: and a sleek design. You can use this unit to play or wake up to your iPod, AM or FM stations, or "white noise" nature sounds. The nature sounds (ocean, rain, forest, etc.) are perfect for insomniacs who need to listen to restful sounds before they can fall asleep, but they also work well to wake you peacefully, without the jarring electronic noise of the regular alarm.

The clock radio is oval shaped: 8.5" wide x 5.5 " deep x 3.5 " high. The display may be too bright for some, especially since you cannot dim it, but I got used to it right away. If you need your bedroom to be pitch dark, however, you might want to look into another brand.

This sturdy clock radio offers excellent value because of its relatively low cost and high number of features. Even people who don't own an iPod may find that this clock radio is exactly what they want. Recommended as a gift for everyone, from middle schoolers through senior citizens.

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Official Nintendo Wii Wheel - Popular Christmas Gifts

Official Nintendo Wii Wheel
From Nintendo

Customer Reviews

WII Game
Nice Game. Very happy with easy process of order, received product in time. Overall, good experience.

very useful
If you like racing games this is something to get. It makes the whole experience better.

nice game
it is good fun to race with ur friends ...
as you all know it is not hd graphics .. but it is entertaining

Features

• Wireless Racing Wheel
• Precision Control
• Adjustable Steering Sensitivity
• Requires a Wii Remote Controller (not included)
• 0.63 Lb.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Nintendo
• Model: RVLAHA
• Released on: 2008-04-27
• Platform: Nintendo Wii
• Dimensions: 2.20 pound
  

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