Best Nintendo Wii Gifts: Nintendo Wii System Bundles

Many Christmas gift givers have already decided that a Nintendo Wii would look great under their tree. With the recent price drop, and a deluge of new, awesome games coming out for the system, it's no wonder that the Wii is shaping up to be the hot Christmas gift of the year once again.

Still, knowing you're getting a Wii and making sure your purchase is a complete one are two different things. Sure, it's fun to play Wii Sports by yourself, but if you want your gift recipient to be able to progress past this most basic level of Wii usage, they're going to need a few more items.

We'll run down a few possible gift packages for different types of gamers. You may wish to buy the system and one of these packages for your intended, or get the system yourself and pass these suggestions on to another gift giver. Either way, we'll make sure the person you're buying for has everything they need to get the most out of their new Nintendo Wii.

These packages are going to be slightly expensive, as we'll try to create some optimal setups. They can be split up if you're looking to mount a coordinated effort with others. If you're looking for some good, inexpensive Wii gift ideas, be sure to check out our Nintendo Wii accessory gift-giving guide.

If your Wii is going to a house with multiple gamers, or if you know that your recipient really enjoys gaming with friends, there are some essential accessories you're going to want to consider. First and foremost, a second Wiimote and Nunchuck are absolute necessities. Without them, multiplayer is limited to passing the single controller that is included with the system.

The Wii also has a great selection of four-player games, and if your Nintendo Wii is going to a gaming family, it might be a good idea to pick up a third or even a fourth Wiimote and Nunchuck combo.

There is one great option to consider if you're planning on giving a second Wiimote. Wii Play is a great collection of simple, multiplayer minigames that are sure to please gamers of all ages, and the game itself comes with a Wiimote packed in. The whole package is only fifty dollars, so it's like getting the Wii Play game for just ten dollars.

Great multiplayer game options include Mario Party 8, Boom Blox: Bash Party, WarioWare: Smooth Moves, Mario Kart Wii, and Super Smash Brothers Brawl.

If your intended recipient is into sports, the Nintendo Wii has quite a few great games and accessories to go along with the system. Many sports games are best played with friends, so a second Wiimote/Nunchuck setup is always a great gift.

Wii Sports Resort was recently released alongside the new Wii Motion Plus accessory. The Motion Plus adds incredibly fidelity to the Wii's already amazing motion controls. In Wii Sports Resort, players can engage in realistic sword fighting, take to the lanes for some bowling, play table tennis, go cycling, and more. It's an amazing gift for the sports gamer on your list.

Wii Sports Resort includes one Wii Motion Plus, but recently packages containing two of the accessory have begun to appear at Costco and Amazon.com, so keep an eye out if you're looking to pick up the game.

Wii Fit Plus is another great option for the sporty gamer on your list. This fitness game combines yoga, strength training, and a plethora of entertaining balance exercises to keep you in shape. Wii Fit Plus is available in a package with the Balance Board accessory or as a stand alone game for those who already own the original Wii Fit.

There honestly aren't a huge number of sports titles on the Wii, but there are a few great ones to consider. Madden NFL 10, FIFA Soccer 10, NBA 2K10, Punch Out!!, and Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games are all great choices.