Wii all love to play

This, as much as anything else, is for my information. Though I don't own a Wii and haven't purchased a new console in years — I don't even play video games unless it's with my nephew — the popularity of Nintendo's breakout console amazes me.

Imagine that. Using laser technology as a motion detector of sorts. I knew, you knew, we all knew the day would come. And now, with new games on the forefront — tons of gaming companies underestimated the Wii and only now are developing games for the console — the Wii is here to stay.

A quick look at the Toys n' Joys site shows myriad gadgets and accessories to go with the Wii. I can see how it's very Apple-esque and appealingly ubercool. Santa, can I have a Wii this Christmas?

Interestingly enough, though the Wii is sold out all over the U.S. — a Nintendo store in New York claims to sell out early in the morning every day — my nephew informs me that it's easy to find in Honolulu. Better for me. Or Santa.