Hobbies And Interests
Wii Sports
The sports compilation Wii Sports comes packaged with every Nintendo Wii video game system. With its simple motion-sensing controls, even the youngest of gaming children will be able to play the sports it features: tennis, baseball, boxing, golf and bowling. Each sport has a variety of associated mini-games like punching-bag hitting for boxing or home run derby for baseball. Characters on the screen appear as the player̵7;s own Wii avatars (Miis) to customize the experience.
Mario Kart Wii
The kart racing game Mario Kart has been a popular staple of Nintendo video game systems since its first appearance on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1992. Mario Kart Wii continues the tradition of fast, fun gameplay featuring some of Nintendo̵7;s popular video game characters. Players use the Wii Remote (or the steering wheel attachment accessory) to play, tilting it left or right as if it were a real steering wheel. The gameplay is incredibly varied, with 32 tracks--some of which are new and some from earlier games--as well as 24 different characters including Mario, Donkey Kong, Wario and Diddy Kong. Players can also use their customized Miis as characters.
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
Parents seeking a more educational experience for their children may turn to Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree. The game has 15 different kinds of short activities that help players use analysis, logic, math skills and memory. Moreover, the game has several difficulties (Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert) to continually challenge and exercise the brain. Gameplay is very simple, as players only use the Wii Remote to point. The game also features multiplayer modes so players can compete together. While Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree is meant for players of any age, it may be especially useful to parents looking to develop the aforementioned skills in their children.
Wii Music
With Wii Music, players use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk accessory to simulate the motions of over 60 instruments to play along or even create their own music. Multiple players can join in and jam as well. Other modes include Mii Maestro, where players use the Wii Remote to act as conductor, and Drum Mode, where players use the Wii Remote, Nunchuk and the Wii Fit Balance Board to simulate a drum set. Wii Music can help children learn about music and how to create their own.