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Benefit from my Obessiveness to find the Best Games for my Wii
It took me awhile to find a Wii and what did I do when I was trying to buy one and am still doing (when I'm not playing with the Wii)? Researching.
I'm constantly researching the best games and best gaming options for the Wii. Reap the benefits of my hard work by perusing this lense!
My Suggestions for Christmas 2008
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Family fun Star Wars style! This is a great bargain buy.
Amazon Price: $19.49 (as of 07/13/2009) 
Super Mario Galaxy
This came out in 2008 so if you don't have it, buy it. Biggest hit title.
Amazon Price: $46.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
Shaun White Snowboarding Road Trip
Fun snowboard game if you have the Wii Fit balance board, OK if you don't.
Amazon Price: $32.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel
Definite must in the list of games that game out in 2008.
Amazon Price: $45.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
Animal Crossing City Folk and Wii Speak Microphone Bundle
An MMO-like game, explore at your own pace and build your town.
Amazon Price: $69.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
Rockband 2 for Wii
I got it!
I bought the Rockband Bundle for Wii for $99.00 from Frys a few weeks ago because I know that the instruments from it will work with Rockband 2 for Wii.
And today (12/19/08) my pre-order for the game only came in!
So far it's great! If you've never played Rockband before and want to save money I suggest you do the same thing I did.
If you don't mind spending a little more money go ahead and get the new Rockband 2 bundle, the drum set being able to take the optional cymbals will be worth it and the guitar is supposed to be quieter too.
As far as game play, I definitely like the differences! Drum practice mode is great and the drum freeplay will let the drummer in you just go crazy.
The biggest difference for Wii Rockband players is that we can now get downloadable content and also compete against others on a leaderboard as well as play online.
I'll write more later but I'm getting back to playing right now :)
Rockband and Rockband 2 for Wii
Wii Rock Band Special Edition
I bought this because the instruments work for Rockband 2 (plus of course it came with Rockband 1 as well)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)
Wii Rock Band 2 Special Edition
Buy this if you don't mind spending more for better instruments
Amazon Price: $159.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
Rock Band 2
Game only. Buy it like this if you already have Wii Rockband instruments.
Amazon Price: $36.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
Rock Band 2 Single Cymbal Expansion Kit
These will only work with the Rockband 2 drums
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
What I'm Playing
Games I Own
Trauma Center: Second Opinion - You are a young surgeon in a living room Operation Room. I'm stuck on what I'm calling the first "boss mob" but I'm finding this a lot of fun. Great use of Wii technology and a gripping experience. I tend to take breaks from this game quite a bit, can't handle the patient dying ;) Ok I'm kidding but it does require concentration and quick and steady hands.
Zelda: Twilight Princess - The latest from the Zelda franchise. I've only just started this but am enjoying it so far. Wii technology is fun for targeting, sword swinging and fishing.
Madden 2007 - NFL Football. Just started this as well.
Wii Fit - This is more fun then I thought it'd be. My favorite Balance Game is Slalom skiing.
EDIT:
GameCube Games
Donkey Konga 2 - LOL! I've only played a few songs but I'm definitely liking it. Since I mainly bought this to be a friend/party game, the real test is to play multiplayer with friends so I'll edit this in later with how that goes.
Must Have Gadgets for the Nintendo Wii
Wii Remote Controller
The Wii comes with one Wiimote and one Nunchuck. Since the Wii excels at being a "party game" and at the very least a two player game, I knew right away I wanted an extra Wiimote and Nunchuck.
Amazon Price: $35.96 (as of 07/13/2009)
Wii Nunchuk Controller
Amazon Price: $17.96 (as of 07/13/2009)
Wii HD Component Cable
The Wii comes with composite cables but you can see a big difference in graphics by upgrading. I personally got S video cables because my TV is old, most folks will want these though.
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/13/2009)
Kingston 1 GB SD Card SD/1GBKR
This is handy not only for Wii "Save Games" but also for storing photos, videos and MP3s you might want to play using the Wii Photo Channel.
Amazon Price: $20.06 (as of 07/13/2009)
Renting Games for the Wii
GameFly
So I've got my Wii and I have some games for it, but I already want more! Yes, this is a direct result of being a gamer gal who is self employed and runs a business involved with games (and hence I can justify playing a lot of them).
If you'd like to give GameFly a shot as well, Use Coupon Code TENDAY to start your 10-day free trial.
Don't forget, you can also play GameCube games on the Wii, so be sure to search the GameCube rentals as well.
I'll let you know how it goes. I've tried both Blockbuster Online and Netflix so I'm really pleased with the "mail it to ya" model, hopefully it will work out just as well for games!
My Wiimote Basket
Getting more use out of a gift basket
I've been keeping my Wii controllers just on the coffee table but didn't find that too convenient, on a trip down to the garage I spotted a gift basket I had gotten, complete with some of the paper stuffing still inside. I brought it up and it's now home for my controllers (and extra batteries) and it fits under the coffee table as well. Wii Stuff on eBay
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand by
New Amazon Plexo
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess brings you more...2 points
Trauma Center: Second Opinion
The follow-up to Trauma Center - Under the Knife, more...1 point
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Building on the success of both Lego Star Wars vid more...1 point
Shaun White Snowboarding Road Trip
Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip for Nintendo W more...1 point
Rayman Raving Rabbids
Rayman Raving Rabbids brings you back to the world more...0 points
Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz brings the fun of more...0 points
Call Of Duty 3
Call of Duty 3 delivers the intensity of World War more...0 points
Excite Truck
Excite Truck brings back grand racing tradition of more...0 points
Need for Speed Carbon
In Need for Speed: Carbon, what starts in the city more...0 points
Don't Have a Wii Yet? - How to Buy a Wii at Retail Price
For multi console gamers...
wii + Xbox360 = wii60
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