I'm hoping to buy a Wii for my kids for xmas, but have no idea what games to get. Their ages range from 21 to 14, any ideas would be greatly appreciated 
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Dunno why I'm helping after the mental & physical beating you gave me y'day 
Can't go wrong with Mario Kart ( if driving games are popular ) not got it yet but the new Sports Resort with motion plus looks cool.
What type of games do they like ?
Can't go wrong with Mario Kart ( if driving games are popular ) not got it yet but the new Sports Resort with motion plus looks cool.
What type of games do they like ?
quote:Originally posted by jdcoke:
Dunno why I'm helping after the mental & physical beating you gave me y'day
Can't go wrong with Mario Kart ( if driving games are popular ) not got it yet but the new Sports Resort with motion plus looks cool.
What type of games do they like ?
Oh you loved it
Well they have a PS3 and all the fighting games and foota stuff, so would it be worth it? sounds very similar.
You can get some pretty cheap compilation games that everyone can join in,"Carnival funfair games" and "World record games".Space hopper racing etc ..great fun for everyone to play especially when a bit pissed.
You can also
get the shoot 'em up stuff for single players etc.
E-bay is good for games.
You can also
get the shoot 'em up stuff for single players etc.
E-bay is good for games.
dep[ends what they like really. games i like are mario kart, zelda:twillight princess (but you kinda need to like that anyway), mario galaxys,and the ravin rabbids games
also Wii fit and Wii sports resorts are good and competitive fun
also Wii fit and Wii sports resorts are good and competitive fun
if any of them like golf, get them "Tiger woods PGA tour" its really good, also you can get the classics e.g. mario karts
thank you katty, hoobs and jd, I'm away now, but the Wii Fit and Sports thingy's sound good 
Oh and you have to buy extra hand held contollers for multi- player games,oh then there is "Guitar hero" you have to buy the guiter etc for that.Younger ones love it,but it bores me to tears.
essential purchase - charging station with rechargable batteries
Will save you a fortune in the long run
Will save you a fortune in the long run
May I again draw your attention to the Geordie scientist who has taken an Wii game and attached an I-Pod nano, and called it a Why-aye.
Ha-Ha geddit?
(The old ones are the best etc.)
Ha-Ha geddit?
(The old ones are the best etc.)
quote:Originally posted by kattymieoww:
You can get some pretty cheap compilation games that everyone can join in,"Carnival funfair games" and "World record games".Space hopper racing etc ..great fun for everyone to play especially when a bit pissed.
You can also
get the shoot 'em up stuff for single players etc.
E-bay is good for games.
DO NO GET THESE GAMES!!! The more people buy these rubbish the more that are made and the 'real good games' get ignored.
Here's a list of the good games to consider:
1) Mario Kart Wii
2) Super Smash Bros Brawl
3) Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
4) Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
5) Battalion Wars 2
6) The Conduit
7) Call of Duty: World at War
8) No More Heroes
9) Little Kings Story (don't be fooled by the name, its awesome)
10) Super Mario Galaxy
11) There's a new tennis one that uses the Wii Motion Plus (forget what its called)
12) Guitar Hero 3, World Tour or 5
13) Boom Blox Party
14) Madworld (over 18s only)
15) Wii Points Card (so they can download new games)
Sorry Rawky,I buy what I LIKE ,and we like the daft games. 
quote:Originally posted by kattymieoww:
Sorry Rawky,I buy what I LIKE ,and we like the daft games.
Unfortunately, so do millions of other 'non-gamers'. I've been playing Nintendo all my life and its annoying to see so much tosh out selling the great games
quote:Originally posted by pussycatj:
thank you katty, hoobs and jd, I'm away now, but the Wii Fit and Sports thingy's sound good
Pussycatj, do you mind if I ask a question in your thread, it's games console related so not much point in starting another?
Ah, she's not here, I hope she doesn't mind if I hijack the thread...
Mr Devil has an xbox 360, bog standard I believe
He only uuses it for gaming, storing music & playing DVDs...but it's kerput!!!
He mumbled something about getting a new one, though he said he could put his memory thing (or something) onto the new one, therefore doesn't need the whole thing??? Does this make sense to anyone???? Confused.com!
Mr Devil has an xbox 360, bog standard I believe
He only uuses it for gaming, storing music & playing DVDs...but it's kerput!!!He mumbled something about getting a new one, though he said he could put his memory thing (or something) onto the new one, therefore doesn't need the whole thing??? Does this make sense to anyone???? Confused.com!
Can anybody help me with the above question?
Here's some upcoming games that are worth checking out:
Metroid Prime Trilogy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb0Uh7u4zQw
New Super Mario Bros Wii: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nhMwtxCHCI
Super Mario Galaxy 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx_Yt9_3tTs
The Grinder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAbgAIE0Dqg
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnXV9hCXYak
No More Heroes 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...ext_from=PL&index=30
Metroid Prime Trilogy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb0Uh7u4zQw
New Super Mario Bros Wii: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nhMwtxCHCI
Super Mario Galaxy 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx_Yt9_3tTs
The Grinder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAbgAIE0Dqg
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnXV9hCXYak
No More Heroes 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...ext_from=PL&index=30
Rawky, any help with my xbox 360 question on page 1?
quote:Originally posted by The Devil In Diamante:
Can anybody help me with the above question?
Of course in my day we played out. At this time of year we would be out collecting fruit for our Mums to make jellies and jams, climbing trees, or playing football. Jumpers for goalposts etc. etc. drone.
quote:Originally posted by The Devil In Diamante:
Ah, she's not here, I hope she doesn't mind if I hijack the thread...
Mr Devil has an xbox 360, bog standard I believe
He mumbled something about getting a new one, though he said he could put his memory thing (or something) onto the new one, therefore doesn't need the whole thing??? Does this make sense to anyone???? Confused.com!
All he needs is to buy and Xbox 360 ARCADE. That way he can use his old hard drive on it. There a 3 types of Xbox 360, the ARCADE is the cheapest.
quote:Originally posted by Rawky-Roo:
All he needs is to buy and Xbox 360 ARCADE. That way he can use his old hard drive on it. There a 3 types of Xbox 360, the ARCADE is the cheapest.
Thankyou Rawky, it's all mumbo jumbo to me...this Arcade thing, where would I get one from and how much would it cost? Trying to get organised for Christmas...
Oh, and would his hard drive fit onto any of them? I don't want to buy the whole thing if he's going to use his old hard drive anyway???
quote:Originally posted by The Devil In Diamante:quote:Originally posted by Rawky-Roo:
All he needs is to buy and Xbox 360 ARCADE. That way he can use his old hard drive on it. There a 3 types of Xbox 360, the ARCADE is the cheapest.
Thankyou Rawky, it's all mumbo jumbo to me...this Arcade thing, where would I get one from and how much would it cost? Trying to get organised for Christmas...
BOOM BABY: http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/web..._arcade_console_pack
Although, it says its out of stock, bad times
His hard drive should fit onto it. Best go into a game shop and ask them though. I'm 95% sure it does fit onto the ARCADE.
we've had two Wii's-they both got nicked
but we had the party type games, the carnival/fairground one and beach sports, a boxing game,after the first time we played that, none of us could move our shoulders properly the next morning
anyway, id say the compilation games are the best-you get more for your money and the whole family can have a go
but we had the party type games, the carnival/fairground one and beach sports, a boxing game,after the first time we played that, none of us could move our shoulders properly the next morning
anyway, id say the compilation games are the best-you get more for your money and the whole family can have a go
quote:Originally posted by Rawky-Roo:quote:Originally posted by The Devil In Diamante:quote:Originally posted by Rawky-Roo:
All he needs is to buy and Xbox 360 ARCADE. That way he can use his old hard drive on it. There a 3 types of Xbox 360, the ARCADE is the cheapest.
Thankyou Rawky, it's all mumbo jumbo to me...this Arcade thing, where would I get one from and how much would it cost? Trying to get organised for Christmas...
BOOM BABY: http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/web..._arcade_console_pack
Although, it says its out of stock, bad times
His hard drive should fit onto it. Best go into a game shop and ask them though. I'm 95% sure it does fit onto the ARCADE.
Thanks Rawky, now I know a little more about it I'll go into Game and ask...OMG, those shops are like a faraway land to me...scary...
**shudders**quote:Originally posted by The Devil In Diamante:quote:Originally posted by Rawky-Roo:quote:Originally posted by The Devil In Diamante:quote:Originally posted by Rawky-Roo:
All he needs is to buy and Xbox 360 ARCADE. That way he can use his old hard drive on it. There a 3 types of Xbox 360, the ARCADE is the cheapest.
Thankyou Rawky, it's all mumbo jumbo to me...this Arcade thing, where would I get one from and how much would it cost? Trying to get organised for Christmas...
BOOM BABY: http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/web..._arcade_console_pack
Although, it says its out of stock, bad times
His hard drive should fit onto it. Best go into a game shop and ask them though. I'm 95% sure it does fit onto the ARCADE.
Thanks Rawky, now I know a little more about it I'll go into Game and ask...OMG, those shops are like a faraway land to me...scary...
Don't worry about it, I don't really like going in those shops either. I may be a gamer but I have the decency of washing and socialising outside of games.
Just try to be as quick as possible or the B.O smells will get ya!
quote:Originally posted by jdcoke:
essential purchase - charging station with rechargable batteries
Will save you a fortune in the long run
Totally agree, a must have cos we were forever changing the batteries. My kids love mario kart (esp playing over wi-fi) mario galaxy and sports resort is brilliant. definately get an extra wii remote too and an extra nunchuk. Oh and I love wii fit!
super mario brothers wii is due out at christmas too and that looks great
quote:,"Carnival funfair games"
We got that for a tenner a few months back,
great fun, all the old fashioned arcade games.
quote:Originally posted by Rawky-Roo:quote:Originally posted by The Devil In Diamante:quote:Originally posted by Rawky-Roo:quote:Originally posted by The Devil In Diamante:quote:Originally posted by Rawky-Roo:
All he needs is to buy and Xbox 360 ARCADE. That way he can use his old hard drive on it. There a 3 types of Xbox 360, the ARCADE is the cheapest.
Thankyou Rawky, it's all mumbo jumbo to me...this Arcade thing, where would I get one from and how much would it cost? Trying to get organised for Christmas...
BOOM BABY: http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/web..._arcade_console_pack
Although, it says its out of stock, bad times
His hard drive should fit onto it. Best go into a game shop and ask them though. I'm 95% sure it does fit onto the ARCADE.
Thanks Rawky, now I know a little more about it I'll go into Game and ask...OMG, those shops are like a faraway land to me...scary...
Don't worry about it, I don't really like going in those shops either. I may be a gamer but I have the decency of washing and socialising outside of games.
Just try to be as quick as possible or the B.O smells will get ya!
Lol
I did go into Game, once...they tried to confuse me with some technical jargon so I scarpered! 
quote:Originally posted by pussycatj:quote:Originally posted by jdcoke:
Dunno why I'm helping after the mental & physical beating you gave me y'day
Can't go wrong with Mario Kart ( if driving games are popular ) not got it yet but the new Sports Resort with motion plus looks cool.
What type of games do they like ?
Oh you loved it
Well they have a PS3 and all the fighting games and foota stuff, so would it be worth it? sounds very similar.
As they have a PS3 I would recommend staying away from the more party type games and getting stuff like Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and others that have been mentioned. If they like football games then it's worth looking at PES 2010 when it comes out in October/November.
If you want a party game, get one of the Rayman Raving Rabbids games or Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, as they are actually somewhat enjoyable.
You might as well get Wii Play also, because you get an extra controller with it.
guitar hero is great i love it.
and mario kart.
bowling game can be ok as a family game.
carnival games me mum and sis got bored with.
and mario kart.
bowling game can be ok as a family game.
carnival games me mum and sis got bored with.
quote:Originally posted by Rawky-Roo:quote:Originally posted by kattymieoww:
You can get some pretty cheap compilation games that everyone can join in,"Carnival funfair games" and "World record games".Space hopper racing etc ..great fun for everyone to play especially when a bit pissed.
You can also
get the shoot 'em up stuff for single players etc.
E-bay is good for games.
DO NO GET THESE GAMES!!! The more people buy these rubbish the more that are made and the 'real good games' get ignored.
Here's a list of the good games to consider:
1) Mario Kart Wii
2) Super Smash Bros Brawl
3) Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
4) Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
5) Battalion Wars 2
6) The Conduit
7) Call of Duty: World at War
8) No More Heroes
9) Little Kings Story (don't be fooled by the name, its awesome)
10) Super Mario Galaxy
11) There's a new tennis one that uses the Wii Motion Plus (forget what its called)
12) Guitar Hero 3, World Tour or 5
13) Boom Blox Party
14) Madworld (over 18s only)
15) Wii Points Card (so they can download new games)
great list but avoid madworld its really boring and gets so repetitive, you could add .....
disaster : day of crisis
metroid prime trilogy
super mario galaxy 2
pikmin new play control
resident evil 4
tiger woods 2010 (with motionplus)
mario & sonic at the olympics (and winter olympics)
red steel 2
both the motionplus tennis games are pretty good too.
not all are out yet but they will all be by xmas
I love Mario Kart Wii, racing online is loads of fun!
Check out this game, it's unlike any other I've played, it sounds dull but it really isn't:
http://www.play.com/Games/Wii/...ptsl=1&ob=Price&fb=0
Check out this game, it's unlike any other I've played, it sounds dull but it really isn't:
http://www.play.com/Games/Wii/...ptsl=1&ob=Price&fb=0
Thanks to everyone that has replied, been very helpful
Well each to their own,I'm not a gamer so don't like platform games( no patience) , or hunt and shoot 'em crap.The last game I liked was Crash bandicoot on PS1 "Crash team racing"!
The Wii is good fun,I like my daft stuff on it,my niece and her fiance play "Manhunter" and gorefest stuff at times,to me that's boring and pointless.
Why not smash watermelons with your head etc instead!
The Wii is good fun,I like my daft stuff on it,my niece and her fiance play "Manhunter" and gorefest stuff at times,to me that's boring and pointless.
Why not smash watermelons with your head etc instead!
I bought one at the weekend! I love it. I'm using it mainly to aid weight loss so have bought the Wii Fit and it's great!
quote:Originally posted by kattymieoww:
Well each to their own,I'm not a gamer so don't like platform games( no patience) , or hunt and shoot 'em crap.The last game I liked was Crash bandicoot on PS1 "Crash team racing"!
The Wii is good fun,I like my daft stuff on it,my niece and her fiance play "Manhunter" and gorefest stuff at times,to me that's boring and pointless.
Why not smash watermelons with your head etc instead!
cheaper as well katty