Nintendo Wii console

davyk31 · 11-04-2012, 02:54 PM

Kids aged 7 and 5 are keen on a Wii from Santa, just wanted a bit of advice on what to buy, where is best etc.

Argos have a console with Mario Kart for about £110 which seems pretty decent, what other controllers etc do I need for them to have a decent choice of games and play at same time etc.

The_Bear_Yid · 11-04-2012, 03:01 PM

I know you'll want to buy new but I think these are going for about Â£40 used.

I'd really look around and see who's offering the most.

The Wii-U is around the corner so maybe not the best time to buy.

daveleach · 11-04-2012, 03:38 PM

There also very easy to hack, and download games for.

davyk31 · 11-04-2012, 03:47 PM

Whats the advantages of the Wii U ?

The_Bear_Yid · 11-04-2012, 04:40 PM

No idea tbh. I've paid no attention to it as the last two consoles have, on the whole, been a waste of time.

My point being it will be what the kids want next and I don't know if it will make the Wii out of date or if it will be compatible with it.

Guvernator · 11-05-2012, 05:58 AM

The Wii-u is the newest\next gen version of the Nintendo Wii which has improved graphics and a nifty little gamepad type controller with a screen built into it which means they can play on the handheld console too when the TV is in use (whether you think this is a good or bad thing is up to you).

It is a marked upgrade on the standard Wii but whether your kids will care depends on how trend aware they are. I'm guessing that at 7 and 5 they might not be but if they are aware of the Wii-U and you buy then the older Wii then some disappointment might ensure. Be aware though that there is a massive difference in price, the Wii-U is going to be about £300.

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The_Bear_Yid BM Noob 24 Rep 975 Posts Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kent iTrader: (1)	No idea tbh. I've paid no attention to it as the last two consoles have, on the whole, been a waste of time. My point being it will be what the kids want next and I don't know if it will make the Wii out of date or if it will be compatible with it.
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Guvernator Captain 18 Rep 617 Posts Drives: BMW 335i SE Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0)	The Wii-u is the newest\next gen version of the Nintendo Wii which has improved graphics and a nifty little gamepad type controller with a screen built into it which means they can play on the handheld console too when the TV is in use (whether you think this is a good or bad thing is up to you). It is a marked upgrade on the standard Wii but whether your kids will care depends on how trend aware they are. I'm guessing that at 7 and 5 they might not be but if they are aware of the Wii-U and you buy then the older Wii then some disappointment might ensure. Be aware though that there is a massive difference in price, the Wii-U is going to be about £300.
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