Nintendo Wii Console Review

We purchased the wii for one of our children and we were skeptical that it was just another idiot box (the longer you watch it the dumber you will get), but is surprisingly fun to simulate bowling and tennis. The difference between this machine and say a game cube or a Nintendo DS which we also have is that you can mostly physically have to interact with the machine. For instance, the you can probably purchase a bowling game for the the gamecube or DS but you would just press buttons to throw the ball etc. With the wii, you actually stand up in front of the t.v. and pull your arm back just as if you are standing in the lane at the bowling alley, align yourself and release the ball by pulling your arm forward. I am only using the bowling game as an example but another plus it that you actually have to learn about bowling. So, my son who doesn't bowl, doesn't know how to stand, line up or know the force it takes to get the ball down the lane is suddenly quite aware of all of these things and can practice. Does it take the place of actually going to the bowling alley? No. You should still go out before you become a hermit but it can build your confidence and allow you to grasp the concept so that you are not confused or intimidated once you get there.