Wii Games for Kids: Best for 2008 and 2009

Wii games for kids are among the best-selling kids’ items this year and are sure to be a hit during the 2008 holiday season and well into 2009.

However, it is important to know before buying, not only which are the most popular wii games for children, but which are appropriate for children of different ages.

Here’s a list of Wii games for kids that are not only sure to be a hit, but also appropriate for little eyes and ears:

1. Nintendo Mario Kart for Wii – This is the newest “Mario” game to be released and kids all over the world love it. It comes with the Wii Wheel, which when combined with the Wii Remote makes a real wheel that is motion sensitive and easy to play. It also allows for more realistic driving and is a must for this game. With Nintendo Mario Kart for Wii, players actively help Mario and his friends race on the various tracks that come with the game, as well as compete in an arena setting. Great fun for kids and appropriate for kids of all ages.

two. Lego Star Wars for Wii – The complete saga – This game is classified as “E-10”, for children over 10 years old.. It is a Star Wars game that allows players to play through each episode of Star Wars (movie), but is played with Lego characters. That element doesn’t detract from the excitement, but it definitely adds a level of fun. (There aren’t many things more fun to watch than a bunch of Lego / Star Wars characters fighting each other, good versus evil!) This game is great for kids, but as mentioned above it’s specifically for children over 10 years old due to slight violence in the game.

3. Super Mario Galaxy on Wii – Mario comes to the galaxy and shoots from planet to planet to gather the beautiful stars that will save the lovely Princess Peach from Bowser, the well-known “evil” character from the Mario game series. This particular Wii game has been one of the most popular for over a year and continues to be loved by children around the world. It is appropriate for children of all ages.

Four. Nintendo Wii Play with remote control – This Wii game is as popular with adults as it is with children, but it has earned its ranking as one of the most popular games for children in 2008 and 2009. The series of games with Nintendo Wii Play with Remote is further along from traditional (“old time”) video game lines, with a modern twist to great graphics and some more modern new games for fun. Although the games are more traditional, they are certainly not lacking in fun and will keep entire families entertained and playing with each other for hours.

5. Active Life Outdoor Challenge for Wii – This is one of the newer games for Wii and is specifically designed for people to get off the couch and physically participate in the games. Active Life Outdoor Challenge is normally equipped with its own mat, which is used for standing, sitting, jumping, etc. while braving rapids in a kayak, jumping logs and more active outdoor activities, all from the living room of your home. Appropriate for children of all ages.

If you are looking for Wii games for kids that are sure to be a hit, any of the above is a safe bet and will most likely be a big hit with kids for a long time to enjoy.