One of the best parts about playing Wii is playing it with a friend, especially Wii Sports. You'll want to pick up another Wii Remote controller to allow for multiplayer fun.

Many games will require both a Wii Remote and this Nunchuk unit to be played; the Wii comes with one to start with, but for multiplayer purposes, you may want to buy another.

Appeal: This game will please CASUAL and SEMI-SERIOUS gamers as well as NINTENDO FANS. For children?: Absolutely. This kart-racing game definitely has a family-friendly edge to it, including some extremely intuitive controls; just plug your Wii Remote into the Wii Wheel, and it's like driving any car. You can even go online and have entertaining races with people all around the world.

Appeal: This game will appeal more to CASUAL players as well as PUZZLE GAMERS. For children?: Yes. This Spielberg-guided game challenges you to use well-timed throws to knock out large block structures with balls, bombs, what have you; use the Wii Remote to simulate throws. With over 100 puzzles, a stage creator, and a multiplayer mode, this game is family-friendly fun.

Appeal: This game will please CASUAL gamers as well as PEOPLE WANTING TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH. For children?: Maybe; these workouts can be tough. Doubtless you've heard of this game by now; while this is no total substitute for a healthy lifestyle and exercise, it can be a very helpful ingredient. Early reports indicate this game is fun as well as physically aiding you in your health.

Appeal: This game will please SEMI-SERIOUS and HARDCORE gamers. For children?: Maybe; this game includes fighting and can be difficult. If you're looking for a great adventure game, Metroid Prime 3 will give you just that, along with some fantastic first-person-shooting gameplay. Travel across worlds, solve elaborate puzzles, and fight enormous bosses as you try to restore peace to the galaxy.

Appeal: This game will please SEMI-SERIOUS and HARDCORE gamers. For children?: Absolutely not. This survival-horror title is one of the best ever made; using new Wii Remote controls, use your arsenal to blow away parasite-infected humans, as well as gigantic, monstrous beasts, in order to derail a sinister plot.

Appeal: This game will please SEMI-SERIOUS and HARDCORE gamers as well as PUZZLE GAMERS. For children?: Maybe; puzzles can be difficult. If you want to give your child a fun, challenging, and entertaining puzzle adventure game, look no further than Zack and Wiki. This game is loaded with puzzles and Wii Remote movement-based controls, with some of the best charm to grace the console so far.

Appeal: This product's appeal depends on the games you play with it and could potentially please EVERYONE. For most of the retro games you buy through the Wii's download service, you can use this controller to play them, and in some cases it may be necessary (unless you have old GameCube controllers lying around). This controller can also be used for some Wii games.

Appeal: This game will please just about EVERYONE with a few exceptions. For children?: Yes. If your family likes run-and-jump platformer games, this, quite simply, is one of the best ever made; in fact, it's one of the best games ever made, period. Featuring fun gravity effects, brilliant level design and highly enjoyable gameplay, this is a no-brainer for your family.

Appeal: This game will please FOOTBALL FANS. For children?: Yes; includes simpler mode for family play. Got a football fan in the house? The Wii version of Madden 08 includes gesture-based gameplay that could certainly make football a more realistic experience; there's also a Family Play mode that helps younger football fans get into the game.

Appeal: This game will please CASUAL and SEMI-SERIOUS gamers as well as NINTENDO FANS or SONIC FANS. For children?: Absolutely. Long-time rivals Mario and Sonic finally go head to head in this Olympic-themed minigame-fest. You'll compete in all sorts of events, either by yourself or against a family member or friend.