Description
The Kindle Fire is the hottest new ereader to hit the market. Released with several other new Kindle versions, the Fire is the ultimate in the best-selling line of eReaders. It features a seven-inch, full-color multi-touch display, Wi-Fi, and access to apps, games, and 18 million books, magazines, songs, television shows, and movies. This new “toy” has taken eReaders to a completely different level. Some say the new Kindle Fire makes it possible for the average user to avoid having to pay the high price of a tablet. However, that all depends on your needs.
 

Details
The Kindle Fire measures 7.5×4.7×0.45 inches and weighs 14.6 ounces.
The Kindle Fire includes:
• Full-color 7-inch touch screen ereader
• Chemically strengthened display 30 times harder and 20 times stiffer than plastic
• Viewing angle as wide as Apple iPad
• 8GB internal storage, with enough space for 80 apps plus 6,000 books or 800 songs or 10 movies
• With wireless off, offers up to 8 hours of reading
• Amazon Silk cloud-accelerated Web browser with free cloud storage for Amazon content
• Manage Web email via a single inbox
• Email documents to read on device
• Access to 18 million books, songs, television shows, magazines, and movies
• Thousands of games and apps including Pandora, Hulu Plus, Angry Birds, and Netflix
• Dual-core processor is powerful and fast
• Interface is intuitive, making operation simple
• Amazon Prime members have commercial-free, unlimited streaming of more than 10,000 popular television shows and movies and free borrowing for thousands of books
• Support for Adobe Flash Player
• Over 2 million pre-1923, out of copyright books at no charge
• Over 1 million books in Kindle Store, including 800,000 titles that cost $9.99 or less
• Whispersync technology automatically syncs library, notes, bookmarks, highlights, and last page read across devices and also works with video media
• USB 2.0 port
• Top-mounted stereo speakers, 3.5mm stereo audio jack
• Power adapter

Pros
• Access to apps, movies, television and other media in addition to books
• Full-color touch screen
• Compact and lightweight
• Reasonable price

Cons
• May not be able to read in bright sunlight
• Shorter battery life than other Kindles
• Not a tablet alternative if you are looking for true computer capabilities

Features
The Kindle Fire is the latest Kindle and the first full-color model. In addition to books, it offers access to apps, movies, television shows, and songs. With the Amazon Silk cloud-accelerated browser, Web surfing using the included Wi-Fi is fast. A 7-inch screen and compact design make one-handed reading possible. With 8GB of storage, the Fire holds 6,000 books plus 80 apps. Tens of millions of books, apps, television shows, and movies are available at little or no cost, making it inexpensive for anyone to catch up on their reading, movies, or television.

Description
The Milton Bradley Pictionary Game 20th Anniversary Edition celebrates all that is great about the game of Pictionary. Challenge your drawing and interpretation skills, while under pressure for your team to call out the correct answer within 60 seconds. This is no easy task so you had better be up for it because the other team is in it to win it! This commemorative edition game features 1,000 new words that will challenge even a veteran player and is perfect for players age 12 and older.

Details
Weight of the Milton Bradley Pictionary Game 20th Anniversary Edition box is 3 pounds, 3.6 pounds shipped. The manufacturer recommends this game for children age 12 and older.
The Milton Bradley Pictionary Game 20th Anniversary Edition includes:
• Fun and challenging board game for children and adults
• Make sketches representing words and team guesses the words depicted
• Words may be places, actions, people, animals, objects, or fall into the “difficult” category
• Over 2,800 words (1,000 of them new with this edition) to use during play
• Randomly select cards and engage in timed play
• Correct answer enables toss of the die and movement around the game board toward a win
• Game board
• 324 cards
• 4 pencils
• 4 pads of paper
• 4 playing pieces
• 60-second timer
• Standard die
• Challenge die
• Card tray
• Intended for use by four or more players

Pros
• Fun but involves thinking skills
• Suitable for play by all ages
• Exciting due to timed play
• Players enjoy it regardless of whether or not they can draw
• Can adapt game into charades


Cons
• Timed games are disliked by some people
• Need at least four people to play

Features
With the Milton Bradley Pictionary Game 20th Anniversary Edition, you get the classic timed drawing game of Pictionary with over 1,000 new words to choose. Gather at least three other people age 12 or older, pick a card, start the timer, and create a drawing that depicts the term. Players on your team try to decipher your image to guess the word. This game is as much fun as it is challenging. Imagination comes in handy and it is interesting to see how each player guesses or draws the same word differently. Just because a word seems simple does not mean it is easy to draw, so be prepared for some pressure!

Description
Anyone who is a fan of the Super Mario games franchise and likes to play chess must purchase the Super Mario Brothers Chess set. This collector edition game is the first and so far, only to include the beloved Super Mario games characters in their classic poses. The 32 figurines are hand-painted and include all your favorites like Yoshi, Princess Peach, Mario, and Luigi. These heroes face off against Bowser and his gang, including Bowser Jr., Birdo, and Goomba. Playing chess has just become much more fun!

Details
Dimensions of the Super Mario Brothers Chess box are 10.7 x 10.7 x 3.3 inches and the box weighs 3.2 pounds, 3.4 pounds shipped weight. This product contains small parts that present a choking hazard for children younger than age three.
Super Mario Brothers Chess includes:
• Chess pieces and game board featuring characters and design from the popular Super Mario video games
• Traditional chess game with a modern twist, thanks to Super Mario
• 32 figurines are hand-painted and include Luigi, Mario, Princess Peach, Toad, Yoshi, Bowser, 1-Up Mushroom, Bowser Jr., Goomba, Birdo, Magikoopa, and Hammer Bros.
• Mario and his gang take on Bowser’s team in a faceoff between the good and bad guys
• Figurines are marked to indicate which type of piece they are, making learning easier
• Collector tin
• Perfect for players of all ages

Pros
• Playing pieces are kid-friendly and waterproof
• Great alternative to video games
• Good vs. evil aspect makes it easier to learn to play chess
• High quality, reasonable price

Cons
• Spikes on back of Bowser and Bowser Jr. can fall off during play
• Designation of some pieces is confusing for young children (ex: Luigi as a queen)
• Board can break in half

Features
Mario has come to the chessboard in the collector edition of Super Mario Brothers Chess. Included are a themed chessboard and 32 high-quality, hand-painted figurines. Each character is labeled to indicate the type of playing piece it is, making it easier for those new to the game of chess. Adults will love this game as much as the children and kids enjoy role playing with the durable figurines during other play sessions. This is a great substitute for video games and encourages strategic thinking skills. Pit Mario, Princess Peach, and the other heroes against Bowser and his evil team that includes Bowser Jr. and Goomba and see who emerges victorious.

Description
The classic Mario 64 game has arrived for the Nintendo DS and it is packed with excellent new features, including many mini-games. Start out as Yoshi and then unlock doors to become Mario, Wario, and Luigi. Each character has special abilities and you will need all of them to master this game. The castle grounds contain 150 Power Stars- find them, if you can! Play in Adventure mode to control all the characters using the stylus and touch screen. Or, compete with up to three friends using Wireless Versus mode. Also included are unlockable and touch-sensitive mini-games that are just as much fun as Super Mario 64.

Details
The Super Mario 64 DS box measures 5.0 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches and weighs 3.2 ounces. This game is rated E for Everyone
Super Mario 64 DS includes:
• Classic Nintendo 64 game with all-new features for Nintendo DS game system
• Play as Luigi, Yoshi, Wario, or Mario
• Each character has unique abilities
• 150 Power Stars are hidden within the castle grounds for you to find
• Use the touch screen and stylus to control all characters when in Adventure mode
• Wireless Versus mode allows you to battle up to three friends, with only one Super Mario 64 DS game card required
• Play and win touch-sensitive mini-games

Pros
• Great reincarnation of Mario 64
• Map on bottom screen
• Mini-games
• Good use of touch screen
• Nice graphics


Cons
• Camera control is frustrating
• Control scheme can be difficult

Features
With Super Mario 64 for DS, you can once again play your favorite Mario games using a handheld device. This classic game reinvented for Nintendo DS is better than ever and you will quickly see why. While playing, you start as Yoshi but can become Luigi, Wario, and Mario by unlocking doors. The castle grounds hold 150 Power Stars that will keep you going. As you play, you unlock multiple mini-games, which themselves are worth the purchase price.

If you want to compete with friends, take advantage of Wireless Versus mode. It allows you to use just one game card to compete wirelessly with up to three friends. Players get great use of the stylus and the touch screen features of the Nintendo DS. People who purchased this game say it is a DS must-have because it is challenging, fun, and packed with great features.

Description
Mario the plumber and Sonic the hedgehog, beloved characters of the gaming world, have joined forces to compete in the Olympic games. This is the first time these two icons have appeared together within a game. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games was created for the Nintendo DS and Wii gaming systems. Additional stars of the games include Luigi, Tails, Yoshi, Knuckles, and others. Players can compete as their favorite or engage in some healthy competition against the others.

Details
The Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games box measures 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches and weighs 5 ounces.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games includes:
• Game designed for Nintendo DS and Wii gaming systems
• Sonic and Mario team up to compete at the Olympic games
• Individuals play as or compete against characters like Sonic, Mario, Knuckles, Luigi, Tails, Yoshi, and more
• Four player modes: technical, power, speed, and all-around
• Olympic venues styled like the real events
• Select from archery, track and field, skeet shooting, gymnastics, table tennis, and other events
• Innovative maneuvering capabilities
• Unlockable stages
• Mission, circuit, and single match game modes
• Up to four people can play simultaneously

Pros
• Multiple player game
• Excellent, responsive graphics
• Variety of events
• Fun to unlock activities through game play
• Different modes of play


Cons
• No option to establish left-handed player
• Some instructions are incomplete/confusing
• No practice option

Features
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games marks the first time that these well-known characters have appeared together in a video game. Their pals Luigi, Tails, Yoshi, Knuckles, and others join them in the quest to win the gold medal. Insert this game into your Nintendo DS or Wii game system and play as or against your favorite characters. At your command, Mario and Sonic race around a track, move serious water while swimming, or leap over high jumps.

Up to four players can join in the quest for the gold by playing authentic sports like gymnastics, table tennis, track and field, skeet shooting, and archery. You choose one of four playing styles: power, speed, technical, and all-around. Three game modes allow you to compete in events individually, tackle character-specific challenges, or strive for the highest overall score. Each event becomes even more challenging due to the unlockable stages that feature items from the lands of Mario and Sonic.

Description
Kinect Sports is a hot new game for the Xbox 360 game console, offering full body, controller-free play. Hook up your Kinect Sensor, pop in this game, jump in front of the sensor, and get started! Select from beach volleyball, soccer, table tennis, bowling, boxing, and track and field and jump, kick, punch, bowl, and spike your way to victory! There is something for everyone, no matter your age or skill level. Play alone or with a friend, then turn up the heat with some competitive play. You will laugh at the images taken of you during each game. Share these with friends and they will get a chuckle too!

Details
The Kinect Sports box measures 7.6 x 6.6 x 0.6 inches and weighs 4.3 ounces.
Kinect Sports includes:
• Controller-free Xbox 360 game
• Your entire body serves as the controller using the Kinect Sensor device
• Six sports: beach volleyball, soccer, table tennis, bowling, boxing, track and field
• Minigames within each sport
• 20 unique challenges
• Game modes for solo, competitive, and cooperative play
• Xbox LIVE integration
• Party play allows everyone to get in on the fun
• Rated E for Everyone- all skill levels and ages
• Kick to score, hurdle to a gold medal, spike the volleyball to score a point, and much more
• Provide your avatar with rewards for achievements
• Images are taken during game play- share these with friends

Pros
• Controller-free game
• Six games in one
• Designed for all ages and skill levels
• Excellent graphics
• Supports online play


Cons
• Some sports take time to get used to regarding controller-free aspect
• Some games have difficulty recognizing movements

Features
With Kinect Sports, you get six games in one and can ditch the controller! This is the first full body, controller-free game and it allows you to try your hand at beach volleyball, soccer, table tennis, bowling, boxing, and track and field. With 20 challenges and the ability to play solo, with a friend, or against others online, you will want to play every day. Party mode is perfect for a large gathering because it provides everyone a role, whether they want to play or cheer you on from the sidelines.

Description
With the Kinect Dance Central game, an Xbox 360 game console, and a Kinect Sensor, you can experience a real, controller-free dance game that is designed for players of all skill levels. Whether players choose to use Break It Down for step-by-step play or jump right in, players will be rocking out to the best R&B, hip-hop, and pop artists featured on the game soundtrack. Over 600 moves are included in this game, designed to give the workout of a lifetime and calories are tracked to provide the proof!

Details
The Kinect Dance Central game box measures 7.6 x 6.6 x 0.6 inches and weighs 3.8 ounces.

Kinect Dance Central includes:
• Controller-free dance video game for Xbox 360 game console
• Full-body tracking of dance moves
• Authentic choreography for every routine
• Over 600 moves and 90 dance routines
• Can be played by anyone, regardless of skill level
• Soundtrack features current popular R&B, hip-hop, and pop artists
• Engage in step-by-step play using Break It Down or jump right in and begin playing
• Master moves to unlock character venues and outfits, earn Achievements, and move through the dance ranks
• Tracks calories burned for workout purposes
• Downloadable content
• Not a multiplayer game- players take turns to play

Pros
• Fun to play
• Menus are easy to navigate
• No noticeable lag
• Suitable for players of all experience levels
• Nice visuals


Cons
• A lot of space is needed to play properly
• Not a multiplayer game

Features
Harmonix, the developer of the popular Rock Band game, is back with Kinect Dance Central, a controller-free game designed for use with the Xbox 360 game system and Kinect Sensor. This is the first dance video game that includes and tracks full-body dancing moves. Authentic choreography is included in every routine, allowing players from beginner to expert levels to join in the grooving fun. Players will enjoy the moves almost as much as they love the soundtrack featuring the hottest R&B, hip-hop, and pop artists.

Description
If you enjoy hunting games, then you will love the Duck Hunter Extreme Radio Control Infrared Game. This head to head game allows you to be either the hunter or the duck. Operate the duck using the radio control and soar into the sky with your flapping wings. Look out, because the hunter is after you and deft skills are required to avoid being shot. The hunter fires an infrared beam at the duck and when this hits the duck three times, it is doomsday. This game is perfect for indoor or outdoor playing fun.

Details
Dimensions of the Duck Hunter Extreme Radio Control Infrared Game box are 15.2 x 12.8 x 4 inches and the weight is 12.8 ounces. Six AA and three AAA batteries are required but not included. This game includes small parts that can present a choking hazard to children younger than age 3.

The Duck Hunter EXTREME Indoor/Outdoor 2 Player Radio Control Infrared Duck Hunting Game includes:
• Indoor/outdoor radio control duck hunting game
• Duck, radio control/charger, and laser blaster gun
• Be the duck or the hunter
• Cock the gun handle and pull the trigger to fire an infrared beam
• Duck goes down after 3 hits
• Use the radio control to avoid duck being hit
• 10-second charge provides 7 minutes of duck air time

Pros
• Excellent flying action
• Decent flight time
• Duck will not damage walls or furniture
• Challenging and fun
• Easy to control

Details
Cons
• Duck does not fly well during windy conditions
• Sensor on duck does not register hits at a distance in sunlight
• 2 players needed
• Claims of poor construction and breakage

Features
The Duck Hunter Extreme Radio Control Infrared Game lets you and another person compete to see whether the duck can outsmart the hunter. This is not one of those hunting games for couch potatoes- you need to get into the action. Included are a duck, radio control/charger, and a laser blaster gun. This battery-operated toy runs for about seven minutes on a ten-second charge.
One player is the hunter and the other is the duck. Use the radio control to navigate the duck through the air, watching its flapping wings make it soar and dive. All the while, the hunter is tracking the duck and when the gun handle is cocked and the trigger is pulled, an infrared beam is fired. After the duck is hit three times, its wings lock and it glides to the ground. Power the duck off and back on for more playing fun inside or outside the home.

Description
It is safe to say that there are thousands of games on the market. However, not many of them are drawing games. Who What Where is a fun and low-priced drawing game for players age 12 and older. This game is hilarious, creative, and requires absolutely no drawing skills in order to be successful. Draw a scene that depicts the who, what, and where cards and when players correctly decipher your drawing, they receive points. This game is perfect for a birthday party or family gathering.

The Who What Where Drawing Game includes:
• Drawing game that does not require drawing skills for successful play
• 120 cards in each category (who, what, where)
• Players select one card from each category and draw the scene. Others guess the who, what, and where of the scene.
• A correct guess results in points- players do not need to guess entire scene to receive points
• Player with the most points after 5 rounds wins
• Designed for play by three or more people
• Score sheets
• Blank drawing pad
• Instructions

Pros
• More fun than regular drawing games
• Excellent party game
• Challenging but not stressful

Cons
• Effective play requires at least three people
• Timer not included
• Must be at least 12 years old to understand the cards

Features
When playing the Who What Where Drawing game, play is actually more fun if you cannot draw! Select a who, what, and where card and then get to work drawing scenes like Abraham Lincoln taking a bubble bath in Miami. Included are 120 cards in each of the three categories, resulting in quite a few wacky scenes to create on paper.

This game is recommended for players age 12 or older because younger children may not understand the cards. At least three people are required to play, but drawing games like this are more fun if there are more players. Select who, what, and where cards and then draw the scene. Each player guesses the who, what, and where of the scene. The player with the correct guess receives points and whoever has the most points after five rounds of play is declared the winner.

Description
Gravity Games BMX is one of the only BMX games available for Xbox that is based on a real event. Started in 1999, the Gravity Games feature contests in sports like inline skating, skateboarding, and wakeboarding. The focus of this game is the BMX biking events, which include vert, street, and dirt, played on a total of ten freestyle courses.

Players choose their favorite rider from the 21 available, and can even select one of seven professionals. Over 400 motion-captured movements are featured in the rider animations. With the ability to perform 1,500 tricks per event, players are sure to impress the judges and win a gold medal. To increase the competition level, two players can compete in the team attack, horse, race, and graffiti events.

Pros
• Realistic game play
• Wide assortment of moves, tricks, pro riders, and bikes
• Create your own moves

Cons
• Graphics slightly outdated

Features
With Gravity Games BMX, BMX games have come to the Xbox gaming system. Gravity Games was created in 1999 as an event that features contests in skateboarding, inline skating, wakeboarding, and more. This game focuses on the excellent BMX dirt, vert, and street biking events that are included in the competition. Players can ride on ten freestyle courses spread across these events. They have 21 different riders to select from, including seven professionals.