Winning Moves: Video Games for the Family

Plug in this stationary bike where you would normally attach the controller and get ready for a wild race. The pedals control how fast your character goes, and the handlebar controls everything else. Suddenly what might be a generic car-racing game becomes a biking adventure that requires body and mind to work together to negotiate hairpin turns and avoid dangerous obstacles. Kids from the neighborhood were lining up for a turn, all the while cheering (or groaning) for the player on the bike. And I knew I was onto something when my kids fell into a dead sleep every night after a big race. Compatible with PlayStation 2, $399. For use with Xbox, Wii, or a computer, you will need an adapter.

Info: gamebike.com