Nintendo Wii - Whats essential when first purchasing?

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Hiya, my friend is getting a wii for her birthday so me and friends are buying some extra things for it;
So far we have;

1 x nunchuck
1 x wiimote
1 x SD Card 2GB

What else do we need? Rechargable batteries? Does it come with them? What about chargers etc?

Want Mario Kart but out of stock everywhere :(
 
I'd probably have to say Zelda unless she's only buying it for "Casual" games with friends. Also I dont think an SD card is needed unless a lot (and I mean a lot) of VC use will be going on.
 
It's gonna be casual games, so not to worried about games, more about hardware and essential accessories?

Whats best? A charging stand? Any particular batteries etc etc?
 
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No need for an SD card.

wii points, component cable, 2500/2700mah rechargeable batteries, spare wiimote + nunchuck and 2 gamecube controllers.

Apart from that it's just the games.
 
She's only got a CRT tv at the moment so won't need the component yet, but it will be a future purchase!

For the rechargable batteries, is it better to buy 4 that come with a charger, or to buy 4and buy a docking charging station?
 
I've found it just as easy with 2700mAh batteries that came with a charger, then at least you've got a charger for other batteries. Pretty much as Kreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee said (:p) but I wouldn't worry about Gamecube pads.
 
Component cable
Extra Wiimote(s)

Games worth considering:
Mario Kart
Resident Evil 4
Mario Galaxy
Warioware Smooth Moves
Metroid Prime 3
Wii Fit
 
Reserve Mariokart mate, you will most likely be waiting forever. I would get an extra Nunchuck and Wiiplay.

Rayman Raving Rabbids and Mario Galaxy.

Rayman for the multiplayer and Mario Galaxy for some casual single player games.
 
heman said:
Component cable
Extra Wiimote(s)

Games worth considering:
Mario Kart
Resident Evil 4
Mario Galaxy
Warioware Smooth Moves
Metroid Prime 3
Wii Fit
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I'd say Rayman Raving Rabbids over Warioware... also add Guitar Hero 3 to the list, and Zelda: Twilight Princess (best bang per buck Wii game released so far).

For VC games, definitely get Bomberman '93, the Mario games, Street Fighter and Sonic.

I'd also say to get a couple of Gamecube controllers (Wavebirds if you can find them) as there is a huge list of Gamecube games you don't want to miss out on... top of my list is Donkey Konga with at least 2 sets of bongos.

Also, keep an eye out for Samba De Amigo and Super Smash Bros: Brawl, which are both being released soon.
 
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