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Though the hype is mostly over, the Nintendo Wii seventh generation gaming system is far from out dated. Breaking the record for best-selling console in a single month, the Wii has changed gamers’ expectations forever. If you’re looking to keep your home theater connected to the latest and greatest gaming technology, a Nintendo Wii is a must.If you decide to invest in a Wii, you’ll need to pick from the hundreds of games and accessories available for your gaming pleasure. Before choosing, you should know that the Wii isn’t a regular sit-on-the-couch-and-press-buttons kind of game. The controllers are more like magic wandswhen you move, the object on the screen moves. For this reason, the games available for the Wii aren’t your typical games.Wii Sports: You don’t have to be a pro to ace these games. The Wii Sports disc includes five separate sports gamestennis, baseball, bowling, golf, and boxing. The Wii controller acts as a racket, a bat, a club, and a boxing glove all in one. You’ll be on your feet and perfecting your backhand as you battle your family members for the number one spot.Wii Fit: More than interactive, Wii Fit uses a Wii Balance Board to calculate your BMI then provide the perfect work outright in the comfort of your home theater. Complete with yoga poses, boot camp exercises, strength training, aerobics, and tons of other fun physical games, Wii fit is currently the third best selling console game in history.Wii racing games: The whole family can get involved in these competitive races. Attach your Wii remotes to small steering wheels and get lost in the fantasy racetracks of Mario Kart or the intense circuits of NASCAR Kart Racing. If cars aren’t your thing, try Nitrobike (a dirt bike racing game) or Excitebots (trick racing).No matter what game you choose, a Nintendo Wii is a great addition to any home theater.