Nintendo - Wii How young to play? - Blu-ray Forum

HomeTheaterVirgin · 08-08-2009, 01:51 AM

I was wondering if any of you guys play this with kids?Reason I ask is when my daughter finds me playing cod4 shes like I want to play.I was thinking about buying a Wii for us to play some games together as well as the wife.She is about 5 years old is there any games out there?

DetroitSportsFan · 08-08-2009, 02:08 AM

There are tons of games on the Wii that are appropriate for a 5 year old.

Moefiz · 08-08-2009, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomeTheaterVirgin

I was wondering if any of you guys play this with kids?Reason I ask is when my daughter finds me playing cod4 shes like I want to play.I was thinking about buying a Wii for us to play some games together as well as the wife.She is about 5 years old is there any games out there?

My boys are 7 yrs old and they love they loved there Wii, they are plenty of games that the both of you can play and have fun with.

Hammie · 08-08-2009, 02:55 AM

Both my 6 and 8 year old boys enjoy Mario cart and Wii Sports.

HomeTheaterVirgin · 08-08-2009, 03:47 AM

Do any games come with the wii?How does it connect componet?I heard you can play old mario games is this true?Can you connect to the web wireless with out any extra pieces?

JasonR · 08-08-2009, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomeTheaterVirgin

Do any games come with the wii?How does it connect componet?I heard you can play old mario games is this true?Can you connect to the web wireless with out any extra pieces?

No games come with the Wii unless you get some kind of package.

You have to buy an aftermarket cable to connect component.

http://www.amazon.com/Wii-HD-Link-Co...9705616&sr=1-1

You can download the old Mario games and play them for a small charge.

There is built in wireless connectivity in the Wii.

HomeTheaterVirgin · 08-08-2009, 04:34 AM

can you play games like mario kart or mario party online against other people?

JasonR · 08-08-2009, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomeTheaterVirgin

can you play games like mario kart or mario party online against other people?

For sure!

Edawg72 · 08-08-2009, 04:35 AM

The sports disc alone provides hours of enjoyment. I believe it comes with the system.

JasonR · 08-08-2009, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edawg72

The sports disc alone provides hours of enjoyment. I believe it comes with the system.

Correct! I forgot about the sports disc! Golfing is good fun!

HomeTheaterVirgin · 08-08-2009, 04:45 AM

Great how much do the classic games usually cost? Only thing Im worried about is a wii remote going through the tv.

Edawg72 · 08-08-2009, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomeTheaterVirgin

Great how much do the classic games usually cost? Only thing Im worried about is a wii remote going through the tv.

You have a strap that are on the end of the remote that you put around your child(s) wrist and cinch it up so that the remote doesn't fly anywhere.

quest88 · 08-08-2009, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomeTheaterVirgin

Great how much do the classic games usually cost? Only thing Im worried about is a wii remote going through the tv.

Buy some plexiglass !

My four year old tries to play on the Wii but it always ends with me helping him. It's still fun and even I'm thinking about buying another Wii for him and my parents.

Steve · 08-08-2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomeTheaterVirgin

Great how much do the classic games usually cost? Only thing Im worried about is a wii remote going through the tv.

ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS use the wrist straps. They can and will save your expensive TV.

brettallica · 08-09-2009, 01:33 AM

I play Wii with my seven year-old boy all the time. He's a Mario Kart prodigy, that one. Pretty funny. I have no idea where he gets it.

As mentioned, the games that come with the system in the Wii Sports disc are totally kid safe, with the only possible exception being the boxing if you feel it might be too violent (but it's not a gory game by any means).

Also, as mentioned, there are several games available for download through the Wii's internet shop. Check out this link on Wikipedia for a complete list of available games and corresponding prices.

I'm not sure if you were even interested in Bubble Bobble for the original NES, but they've revamped it and made it a downloadable game for the Wii. One of the modes is the same game as the original, but with some updated sprites and backgrounds; the overall game is "the same," though. It's similar to what SNES did back in the day with Super Mario All-Stars, if you remember that.

Chordata · 08-10-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomeTheaterVirgin

can you play games like mario kart or mario party online against other people?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

For sure!

Um, no. Mario Party is not online-capable.

Mario Kart is.

And Wii Sports comes with the system.

Grumpz · 08-10-2009, 04:38 PM

My 3 and 6 yr old girls loved it.

They are 5 and 8 and still play. I just got them Wii Sports Resort. They'll be hooked on that for a while.

Teabaggins · 08-10-2009, 06:09 PM

OP- how about you try to keep your kid as far away from the screen addiction for as long as possible.

the kid will have it's entire life to stare at various screens and monitors, let it play like we used to play as kids.

don't kids play with regular toys anymore....parents can't even drive around without having a lcd in the car to distract the kids so they don't have to "parent"

Chordata · 08-10-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teabaggins

OP- how about you try to keep your kid as far away from the screen addiction for as long as possible.

the kid will have it's entire life to stare at various screens and monitors, let it play like we used to play as kids.

don't kids play with regular toys anymore....parents can't even drive around without having a lcd in the car to distract the kids so they don't have to "parent"

I urge you to re-visit your post in about 18 months.

Also, in all seriousness, there is a great deal of educational DVDs, etc., out there. Additionally, if I put on The Wiggles, my 3 year old dances, sings, etc. She doesn't dance and sing with her Barbie dolls.

P.S. She LOVES when I play Wii.

Teabaggins · 08-10-2009, 06:37 PM

my kid will avoid "educational dvd's" for as long as possible.

the only thing my kid will watch is old school Sesame Street, before that ***** Elmo took over.

08-08-2009, 01:51 AM	#1
HomeTheaterVirgin Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Home Theater Gallery:7	Nintendo - Wii How young to play? I was wondering if any of you guys play this with kids?Reason I ask is when my daughter finds me playing cod4 shes like I want to play.I was thinking about buying a Wii for us to play some games together as well as the wife.She is about 5 years old is there any games out there?

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
What do you think about the nintendo wii?	Wii	add911	75	05-19-2010 03:10 PM

08-08-2009, 02:08 AM	#2
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	There are tons of games on the Wii that are appropriate for a 5 year old.

08-08-2009, 02:55 AM	#4
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	Both my 6 and 8 year old boys enjoy Mario cart and Wii Sports.

08-08-2009, 03:47 AM	#5
HomeTheaterVirgin Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Home Theater Gallery:7	Do any games come with the wii?How does it connect componet?I heard you can play old mario games is this true?Can you connect to the web wireless with out any extra pieces?

08-08-2009, 04:34 AM	#7
HomeTheaterVirgin Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Home Theater Gallery:7	can you play games like mario kart or mario party online against other people?

08-08-2009, 04:35 AM	#9
Edawg72 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:San Diego Blu-ray collection:1400 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:22	The sports disc alone provides hours of enjoyment. I believe it comes with the system.

08-08-2009, 04:45 AM	#11
HomeTheaterVirgin Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Home Theater Gallery:7	Great how much do the classic games usually cost? Only thing Im worried about is a wii remote going through the tv.

08-09-2009, 01:33 AM	#15
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	I play Wii with my seven year-old boy all the time. He's a Mario Kart prodigy, that one. Pretty funny. I have no idea where he gets it. As mentioned, the games that come with the system in the Wii Sports disc are totally kid safe, with the only possible exception being the boxing if you feel it might be too violent (but it's not a gory game by any means). Also, as mentioned, there are several games available for download through the Wii's internet shop. Check out this link on Wikipedia for a complete list of available games and corresponding prices. I'm not sure if you were even interested in Bubble Bobble for the original NES, but they've revamped it and made it a downloadable game for the Wii. One of the modes is the same game as the original, but with some updated sprites and backgrounds; the overall game is "the same," though. It's similar to what SNES did back in the day with Super Mario All-Stars, if you remember that.

08-10-2009, 04:38 PM	#17
Grumpz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:22	My 3 and 6 yr old girls loved it. They are 5 and 8 and still play. I just got them Wii Sports Resort. They'll be hooked on that for a while.

08-10-2009, 06:09 PM	#18
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	OP- how about you try to keep your kid as far away from the screen addiction for as long as possible. the kid will have it's entire life to stare at various screens and monitors, let it play like we used to play as kids. don't kids play with regular toys anymore....parents can't even drive around without having a lcd in the car to distract the kids so they don't have to "parent"

08-10-2009, 06:37 PM	#20
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	my kid will avoid "educational dvd's" for as long as possible. the only thing my kid will watch is old school Sesame Street, before that ***** Elmo took over.

Best Wii Game Deals