[Shelley_c]

Forgot to mention (thinking pratical here). The wii will def keep the kids fit, I'm a 5 mile a day runner and playing the wii for the first time nearly 2 years ago I suffered aches and pains playing the free games that came with it (wii fit) esp the boxing. So, if you are one of those people that don't like your kids sitting around like couch potatoes all day the wii will definetely tire them out.

Another reason. It's the console that allows alot more interactivity with the whole family. I'm not sure what kind of packages you get in your part of the world but I had to buy another controller and nunchuck thing (I think that is standard with buying all consoles). Just thought i would point out the praticalities of purchasing the wii.

Downside about the wii, it can get dangerous. You'll need lots of space I can't tell you the amount of lights that have been smmashed with friends and family waving the controller and nunchucks around so you may have to watch your children if you have valuables in the house that you don't want broke, esp if you have a nice hd tv as there have been many times that the controllers have flown away from my hands. And that's even with the strap attached. wiidamage.com

Hmmmm. I'm rambling.