Nintendo Wii Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

The Nintendo Wii has been a best seller every holiday season since its debut. 2009 should be no different based on the games that are being released. Here's a list of great Nintendo Wii gifts that range from adults to children.

Dead Space Extraction: The first Nintendo Wii Dead Space game is a rail shooter that breaks the mould. Players will need to solve puzzles and use other strategies to survive. It serves as a prequel to the original survival horror in space game. Already available, it is rated M for mature and retails for $49.99.

Resident Evil the Darkside Chronicles: The second exclusive rail shooter game in the series, it takes players through familiar backdrops from RE2 and RE Code Veronica. This game is full of achievements and unlockable items. It also has online leader boards. It's a great Nintendo Wii gift for Resident Evil fans. It will be released on November 17^th and is rated M. It retails for $49.99.

A Boy and His Blob: This remake of the NES platformer game focuses on solving puzzles and transforming your blob friend into useful items. There are 80 different levels. It's a great Nintendo Wii gift for grown up fans of the original or children playing it for the first time. Releasing on Oct 13^th, it is rated E for everyone. It will retail for $39.99.

Muramasa the Demon Blade: This role playing game is a side-scrolling adventure. It features 3 difficulty levels and two playable main characters; each has their own story. The graphics are beautifully done. Muramasa is a great Nintendo Wii gift for anyone who likes action games. Already available, it is rated T for teens. It retails for $49.99.

EA Sports Active and EA Sports Active More Workout: The EA Sports Active game is a great Nintendo Wii gift for anyone who likes Wii Fit, but wants something different. Released in May, Sports Active boasts 25 sports and exercises and tracks your progress. It retails for $59.99, includes the game and the resistance band and leg strap accessories. On November 17^th, EA Sports Active More Workouts will be released. Included are 35 new exercises and a nutrition book. It will retail for $39.99. Both are rated E.

Hasbro Family Game Night 2: Mr. Potato Head hosts this collection of favorite board games. Using the Wii Remote, you can play games including Jenga, Bop It!, and Operation. This is a great Nintendo Wii gift that the whole family will enjoy. It will be released on October 26^th and its rated E. It will retail for $39.99.

Wii Points Card: With internet access, the Wii becomes a virtual store. Available for download are classic titles like Super Mario Bros. and new online games. Starting at $20.00 and up, the card is a great Nintendo Wii gift. The cards can be purchased where ever video games are sold.

Sources:

IGN.com

GamePro magazine issue 254/November 2009