Cost: $249.99 Size: 8.5 x 6 x 2 inches Best For: 6 and up; casual gamers; active types Features: The Wii's unique controllers-the Wiimote and Nunchuck act as tennis rackets, steering wheels, baseball bats, and musical instruments depending on the game and context. The system can connect to the Web, so the entire family can tune into the Wii Channel to download games, get weather reports, and check the latest news headlines right from the sofa. Cool factor: Each gamer can create and customize his or her own Mii caricature for a personalized game playing experience.
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