Recently, I had a chance to play with the Nintendo Wii for the first time.

I thought about getting one, but I’ve already got a PSP and PS2. I play them here and there, but not so much anymore, so I was thinking I don’t really need another video game system.

But after playing with the Wii, I thought it was amazing. It was so much better than I anticipated.

I mostly played bowling in the Wii Sports package, and I thought it was great, so I’m going to get one for myself.

Also, I think I’ll pick up Wii Fit for my kids – I haven’t seen it in action, but some of their friends love it.

If you haven’t played the Nintendo Wii, it’s so much different from what you’re used to in the past with passive games from the couch.

It’s such an active, fun experience with the Wii.

When I work at my computer at home or in the office, I like to listen to music without waking the kids or annoying my co-workers.

I also like to have conversations with colleagues and family over my computer. So I needed a new headset that could accomplish both goals.

I found it in the Sennheiser PC 166 USB Stereo Multimedia Gaming Headset.

Many great features stand out compared to other headsets I’ve used before.

First, I’m impressed with the quality of sound it gives me in both the headphones while listening to my mp3’s and in the microphone when talking with someone or recording a podcast online.

The headset is lightweight and comfortable on my head. The design is sleek and sturdy and I don’t feel like I’m going to break it or it’s going to fall apart.

I especially love that I can move the mic to an upright position when I’m not using it so it doesn’t get in my way.

This headset also comes with both a usb and regular port fittings, depending on your needs. Big bonus, the cable is very long so I can move around my area without feeling like it’s going to tug off my head.

Overall, I love this headset for the price.

There are games (V.Smile Smartridges) for all different ages, such as Blue’s Clues, Backyardigans, Dora the Explorer, and Cinderella.

These titles are some favorites for my girls, but they’ve got lots for boys, as well.

It’s a cool, little system, and it’s easy to use. You can choose different levels of play, depending on how challenging you wish to set it for your kids.

And the great thing is that the games build skills in spelling, logic, counting, problem solving, phonics, and vocabulary.

My kids have so much fun with their V.Smile that they don’t even realize that they’re developing their minds in language, science and math.

I appreciate this aspect, as it shows progress with video games. I remember back when I was first getting into video games as a kid, I had the Atari 2600.

I tried to make the case to my parents that it was so great, because it helped with hand-eye coordination. They got it for me anyway.

One thing that was sort of annoying, but I guess it’s the standard with video game systems, was that the V.Smile only comes with one joystick.

I’d definitely suggest picking up a second V.Smile Joystick, available for less than $20, so two people can play the games.

Otherwise, it’s a fun system, and the friends of my kids all love it, too.