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Old 03-03-2008, 03:48 PM   #31
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We got one early last year and it really was like trying to find a needle in a haystack, since evidently, Nintendo only makes a small number at a time to keep demand for them up and ensure they're still going to make a ton of money off of them.

DD and I still play the Wii more, but since DH got his Xbox 360, he doesn't play the Wii as much. That just means I don't have to fight himfor Wii bowling time . . . just have to fight for the TV.
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we just got one the other day. it's a lot of fun. if anyone has theirs online, feel free to be my friend. i want to go on some mii parades. my console number is 2108 8948 9036 8515. send me your number if you're interested.
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We don't but my youngest son is really wanting one. I think it will be his birthday present.
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I have a Wii! I love it. I do the Wii fitness test everyday but never seem to get younger...... I am addicted to The Legend Of Zelda The Twlight Princess. I have to admit I was a little disappointed to learn the crossbow doesn't work with this game.
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We have a Wii............I got ours by mistake........I was standing in line at Gamestop before xmas waiting to buy DD's Dbf a gift card. When the sales person asked "who's in line for a Wii"? I meekly raised my hand, "OK, we only have seven" I was sixth in line!!
That's how I got our PS2 when it was the craze a few Christmas' ago! I was in Toys R Us and a shipment had just arrived. I called it - destiny - to DH when he found how much I had spent on the system and games!

No wii here. DS#1 Luke would have liked one for Christmas, but he asked for a new laptop first (and not the cheap kind!) so a wii wasn't to be!

I would like one, but can't see spending the $$$ on just me!
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My family has one we have had it for over a year I sure love playing games on it, with our tax refund this year we bought Mario Party 8 and Super Mario Galaxy and a couple more just cant remember the names right now.
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My nephews got theirs for this past christmas. After 3 months, 4 calls to toys r us and some choice words about thier web site and an almost trip to NY we got one on line. They got about 20 games all together with the Wii for Christmas, but me and my sister plays it more then the boys. The only reason for that is because we have not bought the 3rd TV for their room yet. Yes they have 2 TVs in thier room-1 has the x-box & x-box 360 on it and the other has PS2 and game cube on it. Maybe that will be their Christmas gift this year another TV.

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We got one in September. DH, who really isn't a fan of video games, is obsessed with the tennis game. He has maxed out 3 of his mii's. I think he likes to take his job frustrations out on it. We haven't really been playing it much recently. Ever since I got a really good score on my fitness age, I don't want to mess it up. It's too depressing to get a fitness age of 68 (like I did one time because all 3 tests were tennis and I stink at it). Boxing is a good work out, but boy did my back hurt the next day.
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My nephews got theirs for this past christmas. After 3 months, 4 calls to toys r us and some choice words about thier web site and an almost trip to NY we got one on line. They got about 20 games all together with the Wii for Christmas, but me and my sister plays it more then the boys. The only reason for that is because we have not bought the 3rd TV for their room yet. Yes they have 2 TVs in thier room-1 has the x-box & x-box 360 on it and the other has PS2 and game cube on it. Maybe that will be their Christmas gift this year another TV.

Glad you are having fun with yours.
If you have multiple systems with only a few connections on your TV, you can buy a Universal game selector for around $20-50. We have one for our game systems and it works great. You can plug in up to 4 extra s-video cables (they make component ones also) and hit a button to change between the game systems. You can get them at any electronics (Best Buy) or video game store like Game Stop.

We have a Wii also, but haven't played it in about 6 months and may be selling it. DH bought a PS3 (which is absolutely awesome) and I'm addicted to Call of Duty 4. If anyone else has a PS3 and you see someone named Tinkerbell2-say "Hi".
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