You’ve got a gaming console already, one that you likely have to pull your children off of or that you have to set a limit for. Many children love gaming, but many parents wonder if they should start pulling all games out of their homes in order to provide their children with the best life possible. Experts all agree that gaming is fine for children in moderation, as with most other things in this world, but that parents should definitely set and enforce some limits on game time. With the announcement of the newest video gaming system from Nintendo, many parents are wondering if they should start saving their pennies to buy Wii U when it is released, or if they should completely ignore the new system and stick to the old one. A little research, however, will show you that the newest offering from Nintendo has a lot to offer both kids and families.

For the Kids

There are many things in the new console that are going to excite children, whether they’re hardcore gamers or not. Children, for instance, will be able to fully utilize the newest controller in order to do some amazing things. If you have an artistic child in your family, for instance, you can allow them to draw using the new touch screen, with their artwork appearing directly on the television screen, and how amazing is that? Then there is the fact that kids can be totally immersed in the game in a way that they never have been before. The new remote allows you to not only look closer into some games, but you can also use the controller to look at your side, where the television screen doesn’t reach, in order to see exactly what you would see if you were able to be surrounded by a large video gaming screen. And of course children will love the fact that with the new Wii U console, they can not only play on the big screen, but on their small screen as well.

For the Parents

But the new system isn’t just for kids – it also has plenty of features that adults are going to love as well, with the video chatting feature being one of the best and most enjoyable new features out there. The new controller comes with a camera that faces in towards the 6” screen, so that you can take a photo of yourself and see it on the screen. But it does so much more. Simply connect using Nintendo’s software, and you’ll be able to video chat with a friend or family member who has the same console and software, making it easier than ever before to keep in touch with people around the world. Those who use the Wii for fitness will also like that you can use the new remote in order to keep track of your health, by stepping on the balance board in order to check your weight and BMI, all without ever having to turn your console on.

But perhaps one of the best things, and why so many will go out to buy Wii U when it is released, is the fact that there will be no more fighting over the television. If children are gaming and still have time left to play, but parents want the television, they can simply switch the game from the TV to the controller to keep playing. It really is simply amazing.