Parents often dislike computer games and gaming consoles because the only muscles that get a workout are the thumbs. Nintendo, in creating the Wii, has changed game consoles into an interactive system that can everyone can play from grandparents all the way down to preschoolers. And, instead of merely sitting and holding a controller, Wii games simulate sports such as bowling, baseball, soccer, yoga, and golf.

When you purchase a Wii system, it comes with a Wii Sport game. Included in this game are tennis, baseball, golf, boxing, and bowling. As an added benefit, these games can be set to multiplayer as long as each person, up to four, has their own remote. Wii Nunchuk Controllers will also be required for boxing.

Playing the Wii is a great alternative in inclement weather. Your whole family can still get their exercise because the Wii is played indoors. Choose one of the Wii Sport games or try the relatively new Wii Fit.

Wii Fit is a breakthrough in gaming consoles. It comes with a Wii Balance Board that can be used for doing aerobics, strength training, yoga, and balancing games. This system does so much to encourage its users to be active. The Wii Balance Board is also a scale and is calibrated to notice subtle movements for each game.

You’re not limited to using the Wii Balance Board with the games that come with the Board. There are new games coming out to be played with the Board. If this is a system you think you might enjoy, you’ll want to keep an eye out for them.

Maybe someone in your family really loves to dance more than play sports to get a good workout. Why not purchase a copy of Dance Dance Revolution? Of course, you’ll need a Wii Dance Pad, but playing the game could allow you to learn some new dance moves as well as burn calories and increase stamina.

The Wii games, whether sport-related or not, encourages movement. Children can find games, such as anything with Super Mario (gotta love Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel), which they’ll enjoy playing and will find it hard to keep still in their seats. Senior adults may enjoy the more leisurely games like golf for fitness but also games that challenge their mind.

If you’re looking for a game console that everyone can enjoy, you might want to look into the Nintendo Wii. With Wii games for all ages, skill, and activity level it’s no wonder it’s so popular. You can also expect the company to continue to make family-oriented games the whole family can play together.

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This Winter (2009), a new type of gaming console will hit the stores in time for the Holidays. Something that has never been done before-or at least never been done before successfully. It’s called OnLive and it is a new type of gaming console.

Now you are likely wondering what exactly is “OnLive”? That is a good question. OnLive is a on demand video game console(much like TV on demand), that is connected to a serve(like cloud computing for video games) and can stream the games onto your computer for you to play.

Unlike with the Wii, DSi, PS3 or the Xbox 360 will require either disc or cartridges, you cannot lose the games of break them. You can buy the games, rent them and also play the demos online. They also will be able to offer new game releases far faster than stores can offer.

Though it works best with high speed, it can also be used on low end computers. But it should be kept in the mind that the lower the internet speed, the more choppy the game play will be.

Along with the console, they will offer a online game subscription along with the console and controller kit.

The real question though is, will it take place of the classic game consoles? Or will it flop, like when AOL back in the 80′s tried such a type of console? Only time will tell about if OnLive can change the gaming console experience.

What are your opinions on this?

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