So, is a Wii a good wedding gift?

Long story short, my brother and his fiancée created a list on Target.com and BedBath&Beyond for the things they are looking for and wish for people to purchase for the wedding. On the target.com list, one of em listed that they want a Nintendo Wii. Obviously, one of em wants it but would it make a good gift for a wedding or should i just stick to the typically stuff?

Sure. The guy get's a wii, and the girl gets the guys wii.

Do you think newly married couples will be interested in playing video games?Blubadox

[QUOTE="Blubadox"]Do you think newly married couples will be interested in playing video games?Tjeremiah1988

Risky...I don't think they'll open your gift for weeks.

if it's on the list then go for it, especially because no one else would likely get it for them. I think it's an awesome gift from a brother, but maybe it would be a good idea to wait a bit and check the registries to make sure they get all of the stuff they will really need, cause if there is something like that left on the list, then maybe it would be better to get that...

Of course. They could stay up ALL NIGHT LONG playing Wii bowling. Awwwwwww Yeaaaaaa8)

Haha, I love the responses. It's not like this is the 1950s and they have remained chaste until their wedding night. Sure they might be getting it on more, but that doesn't mean that's ALL they'll be doing between now and 2010.

I recently got married and my wife and I play the Wii all the time. We evenasked for EB Games gift cards as part of our registry. Chances are they won't play with it until they get back from their honeymoon... but once they get back into the routine of life, the Wii will be a wonderful gift.

Be careful though... is one or the other overweight? Because giving 'em WiiFit could be insulting/embarrassing if opened in front of a room full of friends and family. Might wanna stick with Wii Sports Resort and Mario Kart Wii.

Depends on the couple. If she seems like a girl who'd play a bit of Mario Kart and stuff then go for it, otherwise stay away.tofu-lion91

if it's on the list then go for it, especially because no one else would likely get it for them. I think it's an awesome gift from a brother, but maybe it would be a good idea to wait a bit and check the registries to make sure they get all of the stuff they will really need, cause if there is something like that left on the list, then maybe it would be better to get that...

Lindsosaurus

Haha, I love the responses. It's not like this is the 1950s and they have remained chaste until their wedding night. Sure they might be getting it on more, but that doesn't mean that's ALL they'll be doing between now and 2010.

I recently got married and my wife and I play the Wii all the time. We evenasked for EB Games gift cards as part of our registry. Chances are they won't play with it until they get back from their honeymoon... but once they get back into the routine of life, the Wii will be a wonderful gift.

Be careful though... is one or the other overweight? Because giving 'em WiiFit could be insulting/embarrassing if opened in front of a room full of friends and family. Might wanna stick with Wii Sports Resort and Mario Kart Wii.

-starman-

Yeah, you should get the Wii Fit package so that they can stay in shape, meaning that their sex life will take slightly longer to degenerate into annual single evenings of disappointingly short and unsatisfying intercourse, meaning their marriage might last a bit longer.

bangell99

[QUOTE="Blubadox"]Do you think newly married couples will be interested in playing video games?Tjeremiah1988

I think that would be a great gift. :D

[QUOTE="Lindsosaurus"]

if it's on the list then go for it, especially because no one else would likely get it for them. I think it's an awesome gift from a brother, but maybe it would be a good idea to wait a bit and check the registries to make sure they get all of the stuff they will really need, cause if there is something like that left on the list, then maybe it would be better to get that...

Tjeremiah1988

good plan, and towels are always useful :)

[QUOTE="Tjeremiah1988"][QUOTE="Lindsosaurus"]

if it's on the list then go for it, especially because no one else would likely get it for them. I think it's an awesome gift from a brother, but maybe it would be a good idea to wait a bit and check the registries to make sure they get all of the stuff they will really need, cause if there is something like that left on the list, then maybe it would be better to get that...

Lindsosaurus

good plan, and towels are always useful :)

Yeah, you should get the Wii Fit package so that they can stay in shape, meaning that their sex life will take slightly longer to degenerate into annual single evenings of disappointingly short and unsatisfying intercourse, meaning their marriage might last a bit longer.

bangell99

[QUOTE="bangell99"]

Yeah, you should get the Wii Fit package so that they can stay in shape, meaning that their sex life will take slightly longer to degenerate into annual single evenings of disappointingly short and unsatisfying intercourse, meaning their marriage might last a bit longer.

im_mr_brown

As bitter as a 15-year-old with very little experience with women can sound. :P

Do you think newly married couples will be interested in playing video games?Blubadox

if they are gamers

I think you're better off asking this question in System Wars. :PMrPraline

The wii isn't a good gift in any situation, just give them 250 bucks.

it's on their list -- they put it there -- they can't fault you for buying them it.tbone29

Sure. The guy get's a wii, and the girl gets the guys wii.

Arab-man666

:| anywayz i say be a jerk and get them a PS3 instead LOL

If they want it, why not?

[QUOTE="Blubadox"]Do you think newly married couples will be interested in playing video games?Tjeremiah1988

:) :)

[QUOTE="tofu-lion91"]Depends on the couple. If she seems like a girl who'd play a bit of Mario Kart and stuff then go for it, otherwise stay away.Tjeremiah1988

not a typical gift, but they want one your getting him (or her) one

no...are you serious?chAzN93

cereal ;)

[QUOTE="bangell99"]

Yeah, you should get the Wii Fit package so that they can stay in shape, meaning that their sex life will take slightly longer to degenerate into annual single evenings of disappointingly short and unsatisfying intercourse, meaning their marriage might last a bit longer.

muller39

I'd buy the wii. True, not the most practical gift, but it isn't one that doesn't worth much either. It's better than a singing fish someone surely will buy for your brother....

Get them something the really need, another toaster.