Plug and play with Jakks Pacific

One of the most popular ways to play video games these days is through the Jakks Pacific, Malibu, Calif., line of Plug it in & Play TV Games. With an extensive catalog of titles, these affordably priced, battery operated devices just need to be plugged into AN jacks and then the user has immediate access to several games within the unique controller--no console required.

Among the latest to join their family is Nicktoons, which features five new games based on four classic and immensely popular cartoons: Jimmy Neutron, Rocket Power, The Fairly Oddparents, and two from SpongeBob SquarePants. Rated E for Everyone, it has varying levels of difficulty and players can save their high scores. Nicktoons can be expanded to include even more games with a GameKey (sold separately) which gets inserted into the side of the controller to unlock more options.

The Ms. Pac-Man game is back--this time in wireless mode. The receiver base plugs into the TV and the wire-free joystick allows you to play Ms. Pac-Man, Pole Position, Xevious, Rally-X, Galaga, Mappy, and Bosconian. This easy-to-use system has just gotten simpler.

Jakks Pacific moves the fun to the outdoors with Fly Wheels ($7.92-29.99)--replica wheels that look and perform just like those on real vehicles, but on a smaller scale. With a simple pull of the rip cord, Fly Wheels can race at over 300 scale miles per hour and jump over 25 feet in the air. The radio control version--RC Fly Wheels--is the most high performance model yet. It works with all Fly Wheels so the tires can be exchanged for high performance to execute amazing stunts or for all terrain use.

Visit www.jakkspacific.com for more information.

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