I didn’t expect to add the Wii to our distraction options this year, but one nonetheless sits connected to our TV. I can’t recall having more fun with another video game system. Sony and Microsoft may have superior hardware performance, but they’ve not once innovated with their consoles like Nintendo has with introducing a whole new way to interact with the system. Control through physical motion opens up so many doors for new game types; I look forward to seeing what appears over the next year: this system will attract so many unique games.

We’re currently restricted to single-player gaming as no additional controllers were available when we got the system, but it’s still fun taking turns in Wii Sports (Tennis, Baseball, Golf, Bowling, and Boxing), and I’m many hours into The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. I’ve encountered some shoulder and wrist soreness from repetitive motion, but that’s not surprising after spending hours punching, swinging, and throwing the wiimote around; I just need to stretch more before playing my video games. I’ve found it’s possible to play with smaller motions, but it’s less fun.

You’re all welcome to visit for a work-out.