Mario, he is the most balanced.. the best charater to get used to the controls... I may use metaknight in some of the early matches because I hear he is very good for beginning.
End of 2009 Predictions (Set, January 1st 2009)
Wii- 72 million 3rd Year Peak, better slate of releases
360- 37 million Should trend down slightly after 3rd year peak
PS3- 29 million Sales should pick up next year, 3rd year peak and price cut