If you want to create some quality time with your family and are interested in saving money in the process, think about hosting an Xbox Gaming Olympics. A family Olympic event is a great way to bring
- CREDIT
the family together and create a little friendly competition at the same time. The Xbox gaming system can be enjoyed by the whole family and includes games for older children and adults as well as the little ones too. If you do not own an Xbox gaming system, wait until closer to the Christmas holiday to purchase a unit because oftentimes retailers sell these kinds of items at a discount price. If you really want to make it a special event, go to your local sports store and purchase gold, silver and bronze metals. You may also want to grab an over-sized white board to make a bracket chart for the team sports. Not only will your family enjoy playing together, but you might even start a tradition for
your family and friends!About the Xbox
Created by Microsoft as a competitor to other popular gaming systems such as the Sony PlayStation and Wii, the Xbox system features a number of games and accessories to make gaming fun for the whole family. If you want to utilize the Xbox for a family Olympic event or use it for other interactive games, invest in an Xbox 360 system with Kinect. The Kinect accessory extends the capabilities of the Xbox 360 by allowing the user to play without the use of a controller or joystick. The Kinect is built with motion detectors and infrared sensors to register your movements and transfers your motions directly to the television screen. Some people prefer this gaming console compared to other systems because it allows for hands-free action.
Track and Field Sports
Like any Olympics, your family Olympic event should include a track and field completion. Families can purchase the vintage arcade-style Track and Field game by Konami to complete in all of the classic track and field events. Users will need to access Xbox Live Arcade in order to play Track and Field. The game includes six track and field events including the 100-meter dash, long jump, javelin, 110-meter hurdles, hammer throw and high jump.
Team Sports
Team sports games are widely available for the Xbox 360, although most of them rely on the Xbox controllers instead of the Kinect accessory. Some of the most popular games are Madden NFL, NHL, FIFA and NBA games. You may also want to try Kinect Sports, which features a host of interactive games that can be used with the Kinect accessory. Kinect Sports features boxing, running, soccer, volleyball and bowling as well as competitive table tennis.
Winter Games
If you’d like to host your own winter Olympic events, purchase the Winter Sport or Winter Sport 2 games for Xbox which features all of the winter sporting events including figure skating, ski jumping, bobsledding and snowboarding. Your family will have fun competing in these wonderful winter events and will stay warm and dry in the process.
Author of this post is Sara Woods. Looking for the hottest electronics and latest mobile phones for your whole family? Shop online and save big.
The Real SupermumUSA [email protected]
