An Easter Treat
Written by Nikki-ann on Saturday, 22 March , 2008 at 2:53 pm
My arms are aching!
After much debating (and checking my finances) I decided to treat myself to a Nintendo Wii. I got mine from Argos yesterday as they’ve currently got a promotion on - spend over £100 and get a £10 gift voucher (which I used to get £10 off the 2 games for £30 promotion!).
So far, I’ve just been playing on Wii Sports and it’s certainly energetic (if you’re not a sporty person). My favourites are the tennis and boxing, although I’m not so good at baseball (but then I was never any good at hitting the ball in rounders at school!).
Even Dad has had a go (he’s in his 70s!). He chose boxing. He kept getting closer to the TV and I was getting worried he’d punch the TV if he got much closer! He certainly got into it.
I may invest in a Wii Fit when my birthday comes around in June. We’ll see…
Category: Technology, Games
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Comment by craziequeen
Made Saturday, 22 of March , 2008 at 3:03 pm
Sounds like you are going to have a ball with your Wii.
Michele and I hope you continue to play with your new toy (and all add-ons!) for many years to come……..
cq
Comment by simplypink
Made Saturday, 22 of March , 2008 at 3:33 pm
What a great treat! They do look to be alot of fun. I’ve never played one. Have a great weekend Nikki!
Comment by Miriam Robbins Midkiff
Made Saturday, 22 of March , 2008 at 3:39 pm
Hi, Nikki,
My son (now 14) saved his allowance, Christmas and birthday money for quite a while to purchase a Wii. Still, it took about 6 weeks after he had all his money to find a store that had one in stock (this was a year ago). We drove out to the Valley (about 10 miles east of here) in a snowstorm to pick it up, after calling first to reserve it. He loves it! He doesn’t play with it as much as he first did, of course. And he’s purchased a few games since. He has the most fun when friends come over and they play together. And yes, I’ve thought about buying the WiiFit, too!
Enjoy!
Comment by Karen
Made Saturday, 22 of March , 2008 at 4:08 pm
I think it’s so cool that your dad is getting into it too. I’m thinking it would be a lot of fun to have and I’m not a video-game type of person. The first thing I’d choose is bowling! LOL
Happy Easter and congrats on your Easter treat!
Comment by Andrea
Made Saturday, 22 of March , 2008 at 8:08 pm
I always giggle when my nephews play with the Wii! I’ve heard there are senior groups around that use the Wii for recreation.
Comment by rashbre
Made Sunday, 23 of March , 2008 at 9:33 am
Sounds like great fun and well timed to go with the Easter break! Happy Easter.
rashbre
Comment by Jolynn
Made Monday, 24 of March , 2008 at 3:45 pm
The Wii is so much fun. We got one for the kids last November. I love Super Mario Party 8.
