Wii Sport Tennis

Wii Sports: Tennis. Nintendo: 2007. ASIN: B00212H6VG.

Overview:
Before actually playing a game on a Wii, a player needs to build a Wii Me. A Wii Me is your 'profile/avatar' on the game. You pick a person to represent you by choosing hair color, clothes and features. The program can also keep track of statistics. Once this housekeeping is accomplished your profile can be used on any Wii Sport game. Tennis can be a one player, or up to a four player game. Computer controlled players with varying skill levels can be place on the court. Each player takes a turn serving then returning the ball. The game controller must be moved like a real tennis racket so the avatar on the screen will hit the ball. The avatar moves around the court on its own, the player controls the racket, it takes some practice, but is pretty easy to maneuver. The game follows traditional tennis scoring. The Wii has been touted as a great way to get moving and get some exercise. Recent studies have shown that using the Wii doesn't negate the need for real exercise. The player's heart rate does not maintain its pace using a Wii because of the stop and start nature of game play. The Wii is excellent for older folks who can't get around well, but still want some fun.

Interest Age:
Any age

Why I Included This Item:
Teens love video games. Any teen can play this game, you don't need to be a master at video games.