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Wii for Girl Gamers
By an Amazon.com customer
WiiWii
Buy new: $199.99 / Used from: $145.00
First step - get a Wii.
Wii Play with Wii RemoteWii Play with Wii Remote
Buy new: $44.49 / Used from: $25.99
A collection of mini-games, including Shooting Range, Laser Hockey, and a randomly fun game called Find Mii. Some of the games are lame (Billiards, Table Tennis, and Pose Mii, specifically) but most of them are fun and engaging. Plus, the package includes an additional remote.
Wii FitWii Fit
Buy new: $107.79 / Used from: $68.73
Oodles of fun. It's also a surprisingly good workout! My favorites are the Hula Hoop, Table Tilt, Ski Jump, Ski Slalom, and especially the Soccer Heading, which gives me sore obliques every time and helps to keep the muffin-top at bay!
Bully: Scholarship EditionBully: Scholarship Edition
Buy new: $22.98 / Used from: $12.54
I fell madly in love with this game. I enjoyed every single element -- from the classroom work (favorite class: music, least favorite: geography), to the social climbing (wooing and kissing girlfriends was so fun!), to playing mini-games at the carnival to the engrossing storyline...I was thoroughly entertained.
Mario Kart Wii with Wii WheelMario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel
Buy new: $44.99 / Used from: $40.00
This game is so-o-o-o-o super-fun to play with friends and family. Even my four-year old nephew can handle the controls effectively (though he prefers to drive off-road most of the time). The races are challenging, the graphics are fantastic, and the characters are adorable. Great family fun.
Wii Racing WheelWii Racing Wheel
Buy new: $9.49 / Used from: $6.98
I think this wheel is easier to use with Mario Kart than the one included with the game. I think it allows for better control, and thus, better driving.
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock BundleGuitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Bundle
Buy used from: $43.50
Rock out with songs from Pat Benatar, Heart, Poison, Metallica, The Killers, and Guns'n'Roses, just to name a few. Learn the basics and keep practicing until you can master the orange!
Guitar Hero World Tour Band Kit for Wii Deluxe KitGuitar Hero World Tour Band Kit for Wii Deluxe Kit
Buy new: $109.99 / Used from: $49.99
Once you've mastered the guitar, add the drums and microphone for a true Rockstar experience. This game is FANTASTIC for parties! One of the best parts of GHWT is the ability to customize your avatar. You can change their clothes, shoes, accessories, hair, and even makeup!! My avatar is a blonde bombshell who loves to change outfits before every song.
Karaoke Revolution: Presents American Idol Encore 2 with MicrophoneKaraoke Revolution: Presents American Idol Encore 2 with Microphone
Buy used from: $39.84
This game is ridiculously fun to play. My only criticism is that the judges are a little bit too easy (even Simon) but the gameplay experience is thrilling and the song selection is awesome. Favorites: Since U Been Gone, Big Girls Don't Cry, Mr. Brightside, Crazy in Love, and of course, Livin' on a Prayer.
Rock Band 2Rock Band 2
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $26.73
Since the Guitar Hero World Tour instruments work with Rock Band 2 (NOT RB1, for some reason), you only need to purchase the standalone game. In the great debate of GH vs. RB, I am firmly a GH kind of girl. I think the instruments, gameplay, and wardrobe choices are superior and I enjoy the song selections better too. However, Rock Band 2 is still a great game and worthy of owning.
CSI Hard EvidenceCSI Hard Evidence
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $11.95
I don't watch the TV show but I rather enjoyed playing this game. There are five cases to solve within the game and you use the Wii remote to investigate crime scenes and analyze evidence. Each case takes about 2-3 hours and is pretty entertaining.
My Fitness CoachMy Fitness Coach
Buy new: $19.49 / Used from: $15.00
The new millenium's Jane Fonda video. I was initially skeptical about this game's effectiveness but I was pleasantly surprised. There are a myriad of workout exercises so the routines stay fresh and fun!