It has been billed as your very own mini-gym where you can exercise using your Wii console and your Wii controller, but early signs are that you might have put on a little more weight before you get hold of your own copy! While we are still 2 weeks away from launch in the UK, the game and balance accessory are literally selling like “hot cakes”. Sales in Japan topped 1 million in the first month of sale, and it looks as though demand in the UK is going to be just as strong.

There are many places in the UK taking pre-launch orders, such as HMV, Amazon and Play.com but even some of these pre-launch deals have already sold out without the first game being delivered. As we approach the Christmas buying season for many retailers the chances are that the majority of UK online and offline retailers will not be able to order Wii Fitness in sufficient numbers to fulfil demand. So what is it all about? What can it do for you?

Nintendo really do seem to have hit onto a winner with this one, which is targeted at both the children and adult markets. The game takes the pressure and boredom out of exercise, allowing users to enjoy themselves and improve their health and fitness at the same time – families can do it together, you can do it when you are alone or you can test your friends to see who is the fittest!

Initially many believed that the Wii Fitness game was just a light hearted attempt at attracting fitness fanatics to the Wii market, but independent research has shown that the game can and does improve fitness and can be a useful addition for those looking to lose weight. What else will Nintendo bring out for their award winning Wii? Time will tell………….