Wii Fitness Craze Out Of Control
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………….
6 Comments »
wicked weasel said :
June 17, 2008 at 7:53 am
Nintendo has done it again and creating something unique. Great idea to introduce some fitness where there would otherwise be none.
Kim
Fitness Nutrition said :
June 24, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Yep, they have done it again. Our son has the wii console and he and his friends spend a heck of a lot of time on that thing. They really seem to love it, even though they are not doing the exercise with it. Guiter hero and others, but one great system. This was backed up state side too when it came out, but it will blow over, just needs time.
Tim
zdorovie said :
July 9, 2008 at 5:52 pm
You know when them will start to sell in the East Europe? It would be desirable to test
Dypeer said :
July 22, 2008 at 6:27 pm
3 simple words for this one.. “I want it”
The Wii is good for fitness anyway, but this is proven to be very good in many tv tests that I’ve seen.
IQ Man said :
August 1, 2008 at 12:46 am
The Wii Sports is why I had my Wii. I thought, if I am going to have fun playing video games, why not burn some calories. Also, that boxing is just really fun.
Anastasia said :
August 12, 2008 at 5:23 pm
It is not a gam?! It’s real fitness. I love yoga most. I try to do execises every day. From the moment I start I’ve lost 2 kg. It’s perfect!:)
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