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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 11:19am |
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Ok, I need some opinions!! I did a search, and the last thread about these was in 2008. Who on here has one, and would you recommend getting one?? We are thinking of getting one. We don't have a PS3 or Xbox or anything like that.
Are there any particular extras you would recommend getting? We would probably get the Wii Sports and Fit along with it.
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 11:23am |
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We got ours for Christmas from DH's brother. He got us a bundle that had a few games and a few extras for the kids. We played it hard out for the whole of the summer, and now we hardly touch it.
You will need at least two remotes and you will also need the motion plus attachments.
If you are getting the board, you may want to look at getting the "step" attachment.
Our fave games are/were:
Wii Resort
Wii Mariokarts.
Compared to the Xbox and PS3 I think it's comparable.. there just aren't that may "kid" friendly games.. don't get me wrong, Cooper is awesome on MarioKarts and can kick serious butt... on the Wii Fit there are probably two games he can play.
ETA: I added that about Cooper because it can be quite family friendly IYKWIM.
Also DH and I have lots of fun playing tennis against each other.. that gets a sweat up too! Probably more than the Wii Fit IMO.
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 11:29am |
We have a Wii and play the Wii Resort.
We  it, it's a definite alternative to an evening in front of the tellie.
I can't comment on the Wii Fit yet but will be getting it later this year
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 11:35am |
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I really want one, but wonder if the novelty will wear off and then I'll be annoyed about spending $400 on something I never use...
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 11:38am |
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We have all 3 & the PS3 is the most used & the best.
We got the xbox 360 for the kids & they have a few games they play.
We got the Wii last xmas & often have have challenges in the weekends the kids love it.
We were going to get wii fit but the PS3 has a better option coming out so we will get that instead.
I think the Wii has a great range of fun get up & go games & the price is really good also.
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 11:43am |
Love our Wii
A gives all the games a go except DH's shoot em ones.
We have brain academy, Carnival games & Golf plus Fit & Sport.
A & C together do the running on the Fit program. He gets a kick out of trying but has no clue really. Just have to watch small people and swinging arms.
I like it as it's easy, especially in the carnival ones to play together.
We also regularily go bowling as a family 
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 11:43am |
Whoah Jazzy .. can I come and spend a weekend at yours! Sounds fun! 
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 11:52am |
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Whoah Jazzy .. can I come and spend a weekend at yours! Sounds fun! |
ha ha...what if I say we had 2 PS3  & I won't say how many computers...yip my house is a  happy place, ha ha
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 12:04pm |
We have a Wii, Wii Fit and Guitar Hero (and a billion other games). We go through phases of using it a lot and then not for ages. Usually when we get a new game, DH will play till he clocks it, or if we have friends over we'll get into something and then DH and I might play a few nights in a row after that too.
Games that we've played with our 4yo nephew - Mariokarts, Wario Smooth Moves, Cars (based on the movie), Wii Sports
Games that are great if you have a crowd of mates round (specially if you have 4 remotes - we ask friends to bring theirs if we know we're going to play) - Mario Party, Smooth Moves, Wii Sport, Guitar Hero or any of the Band/Singing games, Mariokarts...
The thing I like most about the Wii is that I can usually hold my own with DH whereas with a lot of PC/Playstation games he is way too good and I get bored too fast 
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 12:05pm |
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 12:08pm |
clover wrote:
I really want one, but wonder if the novelty will wear off and then I'll be annoyed about spending $400 on something I never use... |
Ditto!
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 12:16pm |
Delli wrote:
clover wrote:
I really want one, but wonder if the novelty will wear off and then I'll be annoyed about spending $400 on something I never use... |
Ditto! |
That's kind of what I wonder too, but if that happens it will only be my own fault, if you know what I mean??
Is there anyone who has one and DOESN'T recommend it?? And why?
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 12:27pm |
My MIL got one just before I found out I was UTD and we had so much fun playing on it (Wii sports, the new one wii fit) that we went and got one the next day! Tbh I hardly use it now as if I am not with Lily I am cleaning, prepping dinner/lunch/bfast, or on here or fb. Last time I used it was maybe when she was 2 months old! - oops!
But if you are having a few friends round it is heaps of fun!
I do feel annoyed for spending the money on one, but I know I will use it again someday (I hope), although sometimes when BIL (11 years) comes over he asks to play on it.
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 12:31pm |
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I just got wii and the wii fit plus. If you are the type of person who buys something and looses interest fast I say don't bother. If you are like me though when I keep using something then its great. Like my treadmill I got a few years ago and it still gets used regularly so its been worth it. Same will be with the wii.
Shop around though as I found a huge difference in prices in different stores.
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 12:31pm |
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Our friends have one, they have a baby (no other kids) so only bought it for their own use. They loved it for the first three months and now never use it at all. We have a PS3 and the same thing happened with that. Now we only use it to watch blu-rays. I guess it really depends on if you like to spend time playing video games? We have now realised that we don't!
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 12:41pm |
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I play lots of games on the net, but because we don't have a PS or anything like that, I'm not sure about video games. I LOVE playing sport though, but can't do it these days because the times just don't suit (ETA: primarily because of work, not the kids)...so I'm figuring I might transfer it to the Wii??? Dunno if that will work....
I don't lose interest very fast, I would LOVE a treadmill but we just don't have the space for it here!!!
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 12:51pm |
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I also have the sims and we had mario kart, etc. It is heaps of fun.
I used to pop round to my besties all the time to use her treadmill!
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 12:54pm |
jazzy wrote:
We were going to get wii fit but the PS3 has a better option coming out so we will get that instead. |
Ohhhh when is this coming out????? i was going to buy a wii just for the wii fit but we already have a PS3 so that would be better
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 1:09pm |
__H__ wrote:
jazzy wrote:
We were going to get wii fit but the PS3 has a better option coming out so we will get that instead. |
Ohhhh when is this coming out????? i was going to buy a wii just for the wii fit but we already have a PS3 so that would be better |
not sure when DH will know he's a Sony fan, ha ha. Think in a few months..he will let me know lol.
I saw it on tv a few weeks ago might of been close up & they had the grannies playing also. Several of the games you don't need to hold anything so the exercise stuff should be good. No sure on cost but the graphics should be great
Kate just got a Harvey Norman mailer (must hide from DH..funny how he finds these ones & not the sparkly jewellery ones I leave out) & they have them for $369 with sports bundle, good price if you can't get it cheaper at work.
Wii fit plus bundle is $178
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Posted: 21 July 2010 at 1:15pm |
The wii fit plus bundle is $20 if you go to jbhifi in Palmy and distract a certain salesperson with clevage so he types in the wrong price/discount 
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