What’s the deal with the rush on Black Friday and Holiday shopping?  Judging by the barrage of holiday advertising, and rumors of shortages on some electronics and video games, you might think that Christmas is just a few days away, rather than several weeks away.

According to Yahoo! Tech, several video games, and electronics may be in short supply this year.  Among them are the Nintendo Wii, Wii Fit, and Guitar Hero World Tour.  I did a quick search just to see how online supplies of these items are faring.  I had no problems finding a ready supply of each of these items, but will admit that’s subject to fast and furious change this time of year. [Read more →]

Ditch the cords and put your Wii sensor wherever you want it. This wireless Wii sensor bar requires 4 AA batteries, and accommodates players up to 25 feet away. You can get up to 30 hours of play time on one set of batteries and it has a low battery audible alarm. This would be great for all you Wii fans with giant plasma TVs. Stand way back with that Wiimote!  I found the wireless Wii sensor at eStarland.

And, since we’re talking about Nintendo Wii accessories, I also ran across this Wii Fit non-slip mat.  Place your Wii Fit on the mat, and break a sweat without breaking a bone.

Ever wish your Wii Fit Balance Board had just a little more juice to last through those extra-long workouts? Nyko recently released the EnergyPak for the Wii Balance Board. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack will power your Wii Fit for up to 30 hours of use, and you can even recharge it while in use. Nyko’s EnergyPak fits right into your Wii Fit battery compartment, charges from any AC outlet, and the cord can be removed for convenience. With this extended life battery pack, now there’s no excuse to shorten those Wii Fit workouts. The EnergyPak retails for approximately $19.99.