...e but they also come in different colors with some of the skin sets. For only $3 you can upgrade to a color leather wrist strap.

3. The nunchuk controller does not come with the wii system, but it is highly recommended for the 2-handed use that we have all gotten used to. It plugs right into your Wiimote. Some will even go so far as to advise against playing without the nunchuk controller and that it should come with the system.

4. Rechargeable batteries -- the Wiimote is battery-operated by AA's. They can eat up your batteries quickly, so I would suggest you invest a few extra dollars in some rechargeable batteries and a unit for recharging. It just plugs right into a regular outlet. Buy a spare set so one set can be charging while you play with a fresh set. That would be very disappointing if you had to set your game aside because of low batteries.

5. The recharger docking station by Nyko is a unit that charges two Wiimotes at the same time. The battery unit at the back is rubberized for better grip and has a slot to make contact with the charger unit. The downside to this is that you cannot charge your Wiimotes with the skins on. I like the skins, as they keep the controllers clean. So, personally, we will be using the removable rechargeable AA batteries for that very reason. But, many players like the idea of being able to just plug the Wiimotes back into the charger stand when play is done -- no replacing batteries, and if enough time has passed you have fully charged Wiimotes next time you are ready to play again.

6. The Nyko Wireless Sensor bar improves reception between your Wiimote and your console. This is recommended for use if you will be playing in a large room and will have your controllers farther than 10 feet from the console, such as you migh...more

Hottest Toys and Games Of 2007

... for kids has large rubberized grips on each side to make it easy for kids to hold and super easy to use controls. It can also take up to 120 photos or even up to 5 minutes of video footage. The camera can also be hooked up to a TV with included cables, so that you can view photos and videos on a big screen.

WebKinz

WebKinz are basically a stuffed animal, but what makes this stuffed animal different is its connection to the web, hence the name, WebKinz. Each plush critter comes with a special code that then allows the child access to an online game and community where they can create a virtual version of their WebKinz character and interact and play with other members.

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The movie broke records earlier this summer, so understandably this increased interest in the original toys from the 1980's and also in the new versions of the toys. Favorite characters like BumbleBee and Optimus Prime are certain best sellers this year.<...more

The Reason For Wii's Success

...games, all of a sudden turned their backs on it. Not because they weren't interested, but more because they simply couldn't handle the difficulty levels that were now presented before them. If you do some research, you'll find that this increase of difficulty was also reflected in the sales, or lack-of industry growth. The amount of people that used to play video games were all of a sudden decreasing. This put the industry in a sort of frenzy. There was one company though that really showed their concern - that company was Nintendo. It was around 2004 when Nintendo stated they felt the industry needed to change, and so procedures were taking place to make those changes happen. The result: Both the Nintendo DS and wii.

You'd almost have to be living under a rock in order not to hear of those systems. Their success thus far is simply unprecedented. But why is that? The answer is actually quite simple - those two systems are really easy to use. In a way, they go back to the basics of when games could be played by anyone. The DS uses a touch-screen as it's interface, and a stylus as it's "controller." Yet, this combination really works, and it's evident by the sales reflected by the ...more

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...vendor selling new units on Ebay.

The most innovative part of the system is the TV remote looking controller. Instead of the traditional two-handed device, the Wii's wireless controller is a rectangular device with an array of sensors, wireless transmitters, and receivers that communicate with the base station through a sensor bar. game designers love finding new uses for the wii Remote. In a tennis game, it becomes a racket you swing with your arm. In a driving game, it becomes a steering wheel. The possibilities are endless! The wii Remote also packs a speaker, rumble feature, and external extension connector for other input devices, like the classic controller or the new Nunchuk with the same sensor technology.

What really makes a game system popular is the games exclusive to the system. The included game wii Sports is an addictive tech demo that provides for tons of ...more

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