I’ve scoured the web looking for the cheapest Wii games. As you know, the hottest games are often sold out. But of you want cheap prices and availability of the best Wii games, you have a number of options online.
GameStop.com has a huge selection of Wii games. You can probably find any Wii game you want. Plus, GameStop.com has decent prices, is very reliable, and occasionally has some great sales or game deals. Some of their hottest games include WarioWare: Smooth Moves, Mario Party, Resident Evil 4, Super Paper Mario, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe, Super Mario Galaxy, Mario Strikers Charged Football, Crash of the Titans, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, and many other Wii hits.
One of the best places to buy Wii games is eBay or this convenient eBay search page for cheap Wii Games. Many video game stores put their inventory on eBay, so you can find a huge variety of Wii games, and the competition between Wii game stores drives down the prices. If you don’t want to wait for an auction to complete before you buy a Wii game, you can search for “buy it now” auctions. Or, buy Wii games in the eBay shops, which is a fixed price just like Amazon.com.
Another good option for buying the most popular Wii games is the Amazon Wii Games store. Amazon sells its own games and lets others sell games as well. The range of Wii games in stock is less than eBay, but the more popular titles are often available, and the prices are at least what you would find a store—sometimes cheaper. Amazon is also fairly reliable, and you can count on the security of Amazon’s warranty when you buy Wii games from Amazon.
These sites provide you a number of low cost options for Wii games, but of course, for the best price you should compare them.
I spent a few evenings recently playing Godfather for the Wii. Godfather is both amazingly fun and shamefully violent. First, let’s examine why Godfather is such a fun Wii game.
Godfather for the Wii is extremely fun!
Godfather reminds me of Grand Theft Auto. You run around, drive cars, complete missions, and interact with people. But imagine doing all that with a highly interactive Wii controller. In Godfather, you fight like you would in a Wii boxing game. Even better, Godfather offers a number of punching moves, choking, and more.
I couldn’t sit down while playing Godfather because I had to move so much. The next day, my shoulders, arms, and back was sore from all the fighting I did. When was the last time you got sore after a workout from playing a video game?
Of course, Godfather also allows you to run and shoot using the Wii’s interactive controls. Just point your Wii Remote to aim the crosshairs on the person you want to shoot. Use the Wii Nunchuk Controller to run and move.
The Nintendo Wii’s controllers take first-person shooters to a whole new level. You feel like you are in the game because you must actually aim your gun, punch with your fist, or shake your hands to choke someone. (more…)
Many parents have no clue which new game they should buy their child for Christmas. They walk into a Wii game store and see an overwhelming number of options.
Below are the best Wii games this Christmas (2007). But first, a couple buying tips:
Wii Game Buyer Tips
Cheap Wii Games. First, the cheapest prices for Wii games are online, so buy your Christmas gifts online if you want to save money. Don’t forget to order early so your Wii games can be delivered before Christmas. You will find some very good prices at Amazon Wii Games or eBay Wii Games or the regular eBay website.)
Don’t Duplicate Your Child’s Wii Games. Second, figure out what games your child already has, so you’re not buying a duplicate.
Without further ado, here is the list of the best games to buy for Christmas 2007 based on my research online and discussions with Wii game retailers.
Best Wii Games for Christmas
The games you should buy for your child depends your child’s age and interests. Obviously, not every child will like the same games. The list below will help you figure out which games your child would like. These games include the best in a cross section of Wii game genres.
Metroid Prime 3
Metroid Prime 3 was released for the Nintendo Wii on August 28, 2007. It is a new game and enjoyed by kids of all ages, boys and girls. It’s a shooting game, but not very violent if you consider shooting robots and space aliens okay. (Buy it here or here.) Here is an example:
Metal of Honor Heroes 2 takes the first-person shooter genre to new heights. The Wii version of this game also allows 32 players to play online using the free Wii internet connection. Playing against other people is a blast! (Buy it here or here.) Check out the Metal of Honor Heroes 2 video here:
Super Mario Galaxy continues the Mario series with all new twists and turns, including new worlds to explore, new features, and excellent interaction with the Wii controllers. (Buy it here or here.) Take a look at Super Mario Galaxy to see if you might enjoy it:
Resident Evil 4 is an incredible game, but it is not for the squeamish or young. This game take you into a strange fantasy universe with horror around every corner. If you like the excitement of blasting ghoulish creatures before they eat you, you will love Resident Evil 4. If you get nightmares easily, don’t emerge yourself in this action-packed, beautifully life-like nightmare. (Buy it here or here.) Check out the video here:
Super Paper Mario may look like the original Super Mario Bros, but just wait, because there is so much more. Super Paper Mario allows players to turn their view so instead of moving side-to-side, players are in a 3D world. In addition, Super Paper Mario includes all kinds of additional cool effects and features. Check out the video see Super Paper Mario in action. (Buy it here or here.)
Although this game isn’t new, it is loved by many. Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess is a great game for younger kids who enjoy puzzles. Read more about our review here: Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess. (Buy it here or here.)
Audiences agree that the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for the Nintendo Wii has incredible graphics, a fantastic story, and cool effects. However, children may enjoy it more than teens, especially older teens. If you are considering buying Twilight Princess for your child or teen, these considerations may interest you.
Buying Wii’s “Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess” for Children
The reason that children may enjoy Twilight Princess is based on the fact that Twilight Princess is focused on solving many short puzzles rather than fighting. In this sense, the game seems more like the old PC game Myst, than the original Legend of Zelda in the 1980s. This puzzle solving is great for kids. It also stands in contrast to the violence of many current video games.
Buying Wii’s “Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess” for Teens
However, many teens will dislike Twilight Princess for exactly this reason. The game lacks the fighting that teens enjoy with many games. Twilight Princess also lacks multiplayer mode, so kids can’t play together. That is another problem, since teens often enjoy the interaction of multiplayer games with their friends.
Zelda’s Game Puzzles
What kinds of puzzles are in Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess? Here is an example.
Early in the game, players must get a sling shot. The sling shot is for sale at a store, but the shop keeper is so worried about her lost cat, that she won’t sell anything until the cat is found. To catch the cat, players must figure out that they must first catch a fish to lure the cat. To catch a fish, players must get a fishing pole. But how can they get a fishing pole? The lady with the fishing pole needs a favor, find her lost basket, then she will give away her fishing pole. A monkey has the basket, but players must figure out how to get the basket from the monkey.
As you can see, the game has hundreds or thousands of small logical puzzles. The game gives players an opportunity to solve puzzles based on things the player has seen in this virtual world.
Sometimes the puzzles are easy. But sometimes the puzzles are hard. Even adults will find the puzzles challenging. Players stuck on a puzzle can always seek help online with the many game cheat web pages that instruct players to beat the game.
Conclusion: Buy Zelda Game for Kids, Maybe Teens
In conclusion, if you are looking for a Wii game that emerses the player into a fantastic world with puzzles to solve, the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is perfect. If you want to buy a Wii game with fighting or multiplayer interaction, Twilight Princess may not be the game for you.
The Wii Fit takes gaming to the next level. No longer can players be lazy couch potatoes. The Wii Fit gets kids up and exercising. Unfortunately, the Wii Fit is not yet available for purchase.
Despite the ability to have more interactive violence in Wii games, the Wii is fast becoming the best gaming system for families and groups of people. Why? Wii games involve teamwork, interactive play, and physical movement never before experienced in video games.
Exercise. Wii games are breaking the video game mold. No longer are kids sitting on the couch pressing their thumbs on a controller. Now, kids are standing up, moving around, swinging the Wii controller. The Wii’s physical interaction makes it more fun, and the health benefits of the movements are better than laying on the couch.
The Whole Family. For years, video game controllers have been adding more buttons, making the controller more complex for new users and adults. But the Wii changed this! Now, adults and other uncommon video game players can swing the Wii Remote like a golf club, a tennis racket, or a baseball bat. In short, the Wii Remote made the game controllers more realistic and more simple at the same time—something kids and adults love.
Watch this video to see great games for adults, families, and groups:
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Finally, you can check out the auctions for eBay games, which provide some great deals on cheap eBay games if you don't mind waiting for the auction to conclude. Check out eBay Wii games here: eBay
Rent Wii Games
Not sure which Wii games to buy? No problem. Try out Wii games by renting them first. Rent Wii games with a free trial subscription at Gamefly!
