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Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Suitable for 3 years and over
from: Nintendo

June 27, 2008
when i got this i heard on the ONM forum about the laser problems and was panicked by them. but mine works so i'm happy!

before brawl came out my friends and i played melee for 4, near 5 years and were addicted.
now brawl.....

classic - this is where i started. this mode comprises of you fighting your way through a lineup of challenges, and some (like the final challenge) are more difficult than others. this is where you will meet new characters and fight to face them.

subspace emissary - a real adventure. a side-(and up and down) scrolling part to the game where you will unlock music, trophies and characters. this may be one of the best ideas EVER put into a smash bros game and is a real challenge ... Read More:

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Wii Fit (Wii)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Suitable for 3 years and over
from: Nintendo

April 25, 2008
This is a fantastic games idea that is really let down by the fact that it uses BMI to work out what fitness level you are at. This is not accurate on Children and it promplty told my 10 year old daughter that she was obese!! - Not the type of message that young impressionable girls (and boys for that matter) should be getting. (Just for the record, my daughter isn't even slightly overweight for her height)

It is a real shame that it has no way of changing the phrasing for people under a certain age, as after all the whole point of this game is to encourage people who need it to exercise. In my opinion it spoils what could be a fantastic game.

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Nintendo Wii Nunchuk Controller add-on (Wii)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Suitable for 3 years and over
from: Nintendo

December 08, 2006
A nunckuk is a simple atachment to the Wii remote that gives you extra control over a game.So far 4 out of 6 of my games need it.If it has a nunchuk icon in the top-right corner of the box it needs it for all or part of the game.You get one free with the console,but you can get another for multiplayer. Here are some notes:
1.The control stick has a special feature:you can move it a little bit and it does the action a little bit,like a steering wheel!
2.The upper button is called "c" and the lower button is called "z" so if you see c and z mentioned in reviews you`ll know what they`re talking about. Don`t get them the wrong way round!
3.It fits in your hand perfectly-no need to worry about it being uncomfortable.
4.Don`t put the ... Read More:

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Dr Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? (Nintendo DS)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Suitable for 3 years and over
from: Nintendo

June 09, 2006
I found that the voice recognition worked well but had problams with it reconising my hand writing.

Maths isn't my stong point so i did loose interest in the training. Prefer the sight trainer.

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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Suitable for 3 years and over
from: Sega

November 23, 2007
I love this game but it can be really tiring so I'd recomend playing it with friends so you get a breather!

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Xbox 360 Console (20 GB Hard Drive)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Suitable for 3 years and over
from: Microsoft

December 02, 2005
had this console since nov 2006 and just got the dreeaded red ring and machine no longer working yes i have had this console for a year and a half but only play for half an hour at a time so very annoyed that it has broke down

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My Health Coach: Manage Your Weight with Free Pedometer (Nintendo DS)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Suitable for 3 years and over
from: Ubisoft

June 20, 2008
I waited for 5 days after I got this game before I wrote my review so I was sure of all its components before I wrote the review. I don't want to dwell to much on negative points as other reviewers have mentioned the same but you may only read one review and its important. Firstly only one person can use this game as it can only store data for one person. Secondly its not developed for the UK market too many American terms , especially irritating when you are doing the quizzes and listing your food. Now for the positive, as a foot note I am totally into any gadgets to do with exercise, I have worn a pedometer for years, have a heart rate monitor and have also recently purchased a wii fit. I thought I knew everything thing there was to know on this subject, and ... Read More:

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Nintendo DS Lite Handheld Console (Pink)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Suitable for 3 years and over
from: Nintendo

October 27, 2006
My daughter Chloe says "I would recommend this DS to anyone thinking of buying one. I have had mine for about 1 year now and have had loads of fun with it. There are educational games available for it too. I have lots of games that i like to play. I play on it all the time. "

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More Brain Training (Nintendo DS)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Suitable for 3 years and over
from: Nintendo

June 28, 2007
Other reviews can tell you about all the features in this game, so I'll try to keep it short.

The training programs are more varied and enjoyable than the previous game's. Some of the challenges include unscrambling words, remembering numbers and even playing a musical piece. However, I did find a couple of the games tedious. There are also again plenty of free or assisted Sudoku puzzles and a hidden mini-game which is quite addictive.

One of the big irritations from the previous game remains - poor handwriting recognition. As well as numbers, you will have to write symbols and letters, which the game may often fail to understand! Voice recognition is also a bit unreliable on the Rock, Paper, Scissors game.

All the training ... Read More:

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Mario Kart DS (Nintendo DS)

Childrens Toy Shop > Video Games > Suitable for 3 years and over
from: Nintendo

November 25, 2005
Now I've been playing Mario Kart since it started way back on the SNES!
I have all versions of this Mario Kart over numerous Nintendo Consoles!
This game is definitely be the top my favourite Mario Kart games in the series! I have also purchased Mario Kart Wii which is also a brilliant game. The DS version was really the beta for on-line racing on Nintendo console. However compared to the Wii offering of on-line options Mario Kart DS is very limited, however this is to be expected as this was the first on-line DS game! The DS version has excellent controls and memorable tracks (I love Rainbow Road!).

My opinion of Mario Kart Game Series

1. Mario Kart DS (NDS)
2. Super Mario Kart (SNES)
3. Mario Kart Wii ... Read More: