Yep, we finally gave in and got a Wii. Growing up, I was never very big on video games. I enjoyed watching them more than playing them. So I never thought that I would ever want to own a game system. But I've really enjoyed playing games on the Wii. I think they're more fun and interactive.
We've started out with the basic sports package and Wii Sports Resort (thanks for introducing it to us, Rachel and Jeff!). We have one white remote (mine) and one black remote (for Jeff). The game system also came with one nunchuck. I guess we'll eventually get a second one, but for now we just take turns playing the games that use it.
Our favorite game is 100-pin bowling. We've gotten to the point where we get strikes or spares on almost every frame. I also really enjoy wakeboarding, and Jeff is really good at table tennis.
Another reason for getting a Wii is that, sadly, Jeff and I have kind of become couch potatoes, and when we play Wii games we're at least moving around. Sometimes I work up a sweat or get out of breath (especially on the swordfighting game - I get pretty into it). We may eventually buy Wii Fit, but I want to borrow it from someone and try it out first.
I'm glad that it's finally starting to get warmer (although I won't be surprised if it snows tomorrow) and look forward to being able to play frisbee, bocce ball, and sand volleyball outside soon. But in the meantime or on rainy days, I feel good being able to move around and get my heart rate up a little playing Wii games.
3 comments:
How fun! I'm curious to see you using a nunchuck, though. :P
I'm with you, Christine. I'm not a big video game player, but there are definitely some fun games on the Wii. Fun for a cheap "in home" date. :) I'm intrigued by Wii Fit. Let me know what you think after you try it out.
I think my kids use the wii fit more than me. It is fun, but I never got to where it really worked me - the videos I have do a better job at that. So, it depends on how you use it and what games or workouts you do with it.
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