Having trouble figuring out which gaming system to buy for you or your kids? Check this out.

 
Golfers that are fans of interactive game play, as opposed to isolated role playing, may want to check out the big "Wii-sy" from Nintendo. This system will get you off the couch and take you beyond button tapping. You can play the golf game that is included in the  sports software bundle and swing the Wii's Remote as if it was your own golf club. You get to use your whole body and not just your fingertips, a gaming experience analagous to the legendary Golden Tee arcade experience.

For a suped-up-turbo-asian-fantasy golf experience, check out the third party game, Super Swing Golf. This is based on the Korean hit PangYa and it should be a wicked awesome experience if/when they offer competitive online play with your friends.

I haven't had a chance to try the Wii yet, but a friend of mine couldn't stop talking about it at dinner last night. I gotta get on the Wii and put my swing to work. Hopefully my swing flaws don't show up on the game. 

Here's a look at the technology behind these motion sensing controllers