Wii- what accessories do I need right away?

[nessz79]

Seriously considering buying a Wii for the big family present instead of a bunch of toys that the kids will throw to the side in a week. Money's tight.

So what are the must-have add-ons? I am planning on the console, Mario Kart with an extra wheel, and then I imagine I'll need to buy an extra remote? Not sure.

I know this has probably been asked several times so sorry for the repeat!

 

[design_mom]

The console comes with one Wii remote and one "nunchuck." I think you'll definitely want a second remote. (If you're getting a second wheel for MarioKart, you'll need a second remote. The wheel is really just a wheel-shaped holder for the Wii remote. You need the remote to play.)

If you're buying another remote ($40) anyway, you might consider buying the Wii Play game. Wii Play is packaged with a remote for $50, so essentially, you're getting the game for $10. It comes with a lot of mini-games that are fun -- including a fishing game, darts, a Find The Mii game (a Where's Waldo type of thing) and, my kids' favorite, cow racing.

You might want another nunchuck, too, but it really depends on what games you want to play. (MarioKart doesn't need it, but some other games do.)

 

[nessz79]

The console comes with one Wii remote and one "nunchuck." I think you'll definitely want a second remote. (If you're getting a second wheel for MarioKart, you'll need a second remote. The wheel is really just a wheel-shaped holder for the Wii remote. You need the remote to play.)

If you're buying another remote ($40) anyway, you might consider buying the Wii Play game. Wii Play is packaged with a remote for $50, so essentially, you're getting the game for $10. It comes with a lot of mini-games that are fun -- including a fishing game, darts, a Find The Mii game (a Where's Waldo type of thing) and, my kids' favorite, cow racing.

You might want another nunchuck, too, but it really depends on what games you want to play. (MarioKart doesn't need it, but some other games do.)

Thanks- exactly what I needed to know

 

[chloe770]

I would also recommend the battery charger. The Wii burns through batteries fast.

 

[TommyTutone]

Pick up an SD memory card, the bigger the better, and they are cheap enough. You can use it to store game data and if you have photos on it, you can view the pictures on your tv via the Wii.

 

[LisaMommy]

Seconding the battery charger and the Wii Play with extra remote. The other stuff just depends on the games your getting. We got a second nunchuck, and since we bought Dance Dance Revolution we purchased a second dance mat to go with it.

 

[pixeegrl]

Pick up an SD memory card, the bigger the better, and they are cheap enough. You can use it to store game data and if you have photos on it, you can view the pictures on your tv via the Wii.

Remember you don't have to buy the wii one any old SD card will work and they are generally cheaper.

 

[logan&tylersmama]

yes -i would also say the charger. we love ours
you would need at least 2 of each controler. if you are doing the bowling game you have the option of sharing the controler - so alot of people can play with one or two controlers.
have fun - look for sales -
i know target had buy 2 get one free games last week. i bought a few for DS's christmas present
jennifer

 

[Laurabearz]

Here is a HUGE thread on the DIS all about the Wii

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1287560

But I agree with a pp... get Wii Play (49. for the extra wiimote and the game) Mario Kart(49), and one extra wheel (19.99)

We are not buying the charger at the moment, going to wait and see how much the kids play it.