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Author: Marshall Crum

Our children buy or influence the type of video games they play and the game consoles they use.  Is it any wonder that merchants and toy makers spend millions of dollars developing games and marketing them to our younger generation?  There are billions of dollars at stake in the marketing of video games.  Unfortunately, many games are violent or have content that is inappropriate for young minds.

I'm not saying that all video games are bad.  There are many games that help children develop physical coordination and many that challenge the intellect.  Using game consoles helps our young children learn to live with the technology of today and tomorrow.  Today's children seem to become active with computer based devices from at an early age.  This fact won't change and it is important to have some control over what is used or seen.

My recommendation for a video game console is The Nintendo Wii.  Nintendo seems to offer the greatest number of games rated "E" for children.  Children seem to be able to grasp the concepts of video games and with the Wii, and adults don't feel like they're playing a childs game.  The Wii game console comes with a sports package that is a good starting package for children of all ages and help your child get basic skills they can use for playing sports later on.

Of course, you should limit the amount of time a child plays the Wii or any other video game.  Using a Wii or other game console can become addictive and it is possible for people to become dependent on the game for their entertainment.  Children should be interacting with other children to learn how to use their imagination and develop their creativity and social skills.

If you or your child is interested in outer space, Super Mario Galaxy is a game that is fun for those about 7 years of age and older. There are puzzles such as Boom Blox that will exercise their brain and themed Nintendo Wii games like the Star Wars Saga and Harry Potter games that pre-teens will enjoy and find challenging.

If you want to make sure your children don’t get bored and are enjoying the learning experience with Wii games, you may want them to have some games that are slightly higher than their age level.  You should consider letting the children pick out some games to help get ones that they like. 

The Wii has is backward compatible.  This means that earlier games can be played on it.  A great way to save money and to still give them plenty to play with is to buy used Nintendo GameCube games.  If the games don’t have the original instructions, you can usually download them from the internet.  This is most helpful if you are struggling to figure out the concepts and strategies for particular games.

If you are considering a video game console, compare the brands available, the cost and the type of games available.  Video games are great for entertainment, and many are useful for exercise and learning new skills.  If you want an expert opinion, just ask your children or grandchildren.

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About the Author

I am always looking for ways to save a buck or stretch the dollars I have. One of my favorite online shopping places is Amazon. I haven't been disappointed yet and I recommend it a lot. I like the idea of not having to walk around a store looking for things, then standing in line to pay for it. Visit my website for information and tips on Wii games. I'll keep adding to it as time goes on and I get more good content for it.

My inspiration comes from my wife and best friend, Debi. We've been together most of our lives and we did a great job of raising four successful kids. She has been very supportive and understanding during the many hours I've spent working on this project.

We have grandchildren. And like all grandparents, we like to spoil them rotten. One of the things they like are electronic toys. We've found the Wii to be a good game console that can be used by kids and adults alike.

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