#1Nov 23rd, 2011
wii gaming system, is it good for a 3 year old?
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Nov 23rd, 2011
When I was that age I played with an ex-box.
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Nov 23rd, 2011
Well Juan, I have just consulted my 9 year old granddaughter who has been using the wii for a number of years now. She thinks it would be a great gift for them.
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Nov 23rd, 2011Quote: Originally Posted by VanIsle
In the standard, off the shelf wii system, doe it come with only on controller? Are there games they can play together?Well Juan, I have just consulted my 9 year old granddaughter who has been using the wii for a number of years now. She thinks it would be a great gift for them.
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Nov 23rd, 2011
No. Children need vigorous physical exercise. Trikes, bikes, ride-em cars, etc.
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Nov 23rd, 2011Quote: Originally Posted by #juan
Mine has two controllers. There are so many games they can play. In the standard, off the shelf wii system, doe it come with only on controller? Are there games they can play together?
I agree with what Spade says but (there is always a "but") - at their age, it pretty much guarantees parent/children time and that too can be a good thing. For some wii games, you can just sit still and aim at the screen but for others, you can pretty much get a good workout.
You just have to watch that the parents don't take over completely because it happens.
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Nov 23rd, 2011Quote: Originally Posted by Spade
That may be true but they are tripping over all their bikes etc. They live in Vancouver so for at least five months it is raining so they need stuff they can do inside as well.No. Children need vigorous physical exercise. Trikes, bikes, ride-em cars, etc.
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Nov 23rd, 2011Quote: Originally Posted by #juan
Go with the wii because they can grow along with it. The games that come with/for the will go all the way from little kids to adult. I got my husband to buy one for me for Christmas two years ago. I have yet to try it. The kids all play with it even though they have them at home. They are getting bored so you have actually given me an idea. I think I'll find a game they don't have at home that will just be an all kids gift to use at Gramma & Grampa's house. They are reaching that age where coming here is "boring".That may be true but they are tripping over all their bikes etc. They live in Vancouver so for at least five months it is raining so they need stuff they can do inside as well.
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Nov 23rd, 2011Quote: Originally Posted by #juan
Then books, puzzles, trains, construction toys of all types, paints, crayons, colouring books, an aquarium, ...That may be true but they are tripping over all their bikes etc. They live in Vancouver so for at least five months it is raining so they need stuff they can do inside as well.
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Nov 23rd, 2011
Nothing wrong with a wii for that age, make sure you have 2 controllers (I'm pretty sure it comes with 2), and some age-appropriate games. i like using the wii fit balance board, but that's an extra.
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Nov 23rd, 2011Quote: Originally Posted by Spade
I go with Spade on this. Wii leads to other compt games - couch potatoes are what results. Also what Spade mentions stimulates the brain more so than compt games.Then books, puzzles, trains, construction toys of all types, paints, crayons, colouring books, an aquarium, ...
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Nov 23rd, 2011Quote: Originally Posted by Spade
No. Children need vigorous physical exercise. Trikes, bikes, ride-em cars, etc.
Quote: Originally Posted by Spade
Then books, puzzles, trains, construction toys of all types, paints, crayons, colouring books, an aquarium, ...
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I go with Spade on this. Wii leads to other compt games - couch potatoes are what results. Also what Spade mentions stimulates the brain more so than compt games.
Ok...I'll add this.
Juan, both my younger boys had problems learning to read. Video games are what saved them. The WII has many different types of games. Everything from educational, to physical ( VERY physical) to brainless just for fun games. It's a good choice.
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Nov 23rd, 2011
My son is a bit older but has used a Wii since he was 8. It will run any Nintendo Gamecube games too. My son uses the adapter (sold separatly) for those.
You will need to be vigilant with the wriststraps on the controllers. There are plenty of videos on youtube of people who didn't wear the straps and the nice holes it makes in the TV screen.
You will need to be vigilant with the wriststraps on the controllers. There are plenty of videos on youtube of people who didn't wear the straps and the nice holes it makes in the TV screen.
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Nov 23rd, 2011
If they like playing videogames (who doesn't) then Wii is a good choice.
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Nov 23rd, 2011Quote: Originally Posted by gerryh
I would also like to add that there are many Wii games that can help the kids be fit(it's obviously not a replacement for exercise, but it certainly doesn't hurt), or at least help increase their coordination. My cousin has a Wii and his kids are very active.
Ok...I'll add this.
Juan, both my younger boys had problems learning to read. Video games are what saved them. The WII has many different types of games. Everything from educational, to physical ( VERY physical) to brainless just for fun games. It's a good choice.
Wii is the best choice for children, as it is the console that has the biggest selection of games that are geared towards children. I agree with Gerry that the Wii would be a very good choice.
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Nov 23rd, 2011Quote: Originally Posted by shadowshiv
Thank you shadowshiv, Gerry. I would also like to add that there are many Wii games that can help the kids be fit(it's obviously not a replacement for exercise, but it certainly doesn't hurt), or at least help increase their coordination. My cousin has a Wii and his kids are very active.
Wii is the best choice for children, as it is the console that has the biggest selection of games that are geared towards children. I agree with Gerry that the Wii would be a very good choice.
I knew absolutely nothing about wii when I started this thread. The salesperson at one of the stores is going to
give me a demo tomorrow morning. By this time tomorrow I will be an expert......
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Nov 23rd, 2011Quote: Originally Posted by #juan
You're welcome, Juan. While I don't own a Wii(the last console I bought was a Gamecube), it is a lot of fun. And since there are a lot of games that are geared towards the whole family, it is a great choice. A couple of games that I really enjoyed for the Gamecube were Mario Party 4 and Mario Party 5. They are a lot of fun, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. There were numerous times I would play with my ex-girlfriend and her two children. It was very enjoyable!Thank you shadowshiv, Gerry.
I knew absolutely nothing about wii when I started this thread. The salesperson at one of the stores is going to
give me a demo tomorrow morning. By this time tomorrow I will be an expert......
I think there are some Mario Party games for the Wii, but I am not sure what they are like.
Plus, if what someone said earlier in the thread was true, then you can find old Gamecube games and play them in the Wii(you could probably get them nice and cheap at Pawn Shops, various stores like Goodwill or the Salvation Army, or even from yard sales!)!
Let us know how it goes.
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Nov 24th, 2011
How about a matched set of Samaria swords?
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Nov 24th, 2011Quote: Originally Posted by #juan
Good. Maybe you can teach me. My grandkids keep telling me they will but I'm always busy when they are here.Thank you shadowshiv, Gerry.
I knew absolutely nothing about wii when I started this thread. The salesperson at one of the stores is going to
give me a demo tomorrow morning. By this time tomorrow I will be an expert......
I have wii fit but I'm not fit so I should start using the wii. That was what I wanted it for in the first place.
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Nov 24th, 2011Quote: Originally Posted by VanIsle
They're fun - I like to mess around with the Wii fit and the slalom ski, and the ski jump games. It's good practice for your balance.Good. Maybe you can teach me. My grandkids keep telling me they will but I'm always busy when they are here.
I have wii fit but I'm not fit so I should start using the wii. That was what I wanted it for in the first place.
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