i don't get it.. why are people attacking Wii fit when..

[QUOTE="Nintendo_Ownes7"]

[QUOTE="LordXelNaga"]The problem lies in balance. EA still have traditional titles gracing their release schedule (ie Crysis and the like) whereas this kind of extremely casual has seemingly become the absolute focus of Nintendo, this point is compounded considering that this is the hardware manufacturer and the fact that there is a lot of tripe already on that particular console.Marth6781

Casual games by Nintendo

• Wii Sports
• Wii Play
• Wii Fit
• Big Brain Academy
• Warioware
• Mario Party 8

Core games by Nintendo

• Super Mario Galaxy
• Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
• Mario Strikers Charged
• Super Paper Mario
• Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
• Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

That is very Balanced IMO and for 2008 they have more Core games then Casual games announced so far.

Funny thing is he's still forgetting "core" games, seriously nintendo cares more about "us" than you think.

the only problem i see with wiifit is it is very misleading you will not get fit with this you need to do more and watch what you eat im sorry but that is all that works other than clinical means but really wiifit will not help anybody reallynjean777

The only thing wrong with your arugment is that drums/guitars attract teens and young adults, a fitness balance board attracts moms and old people (more than the aforementioned age group)Goten_king

The biggest problem to me with Wii Fit is that it's marketing itself. It's basically saying, "buy this and you will get in better shape."

The fact is, Wii Fit is hardly an activity which will help shed the pounds. It's far too low of intensity (based off all the videos) to be considered serious exercise. Most of the activities are based around balance which has little to no relation with getting in shape (either building muscle or losing fat). Furthermore, it uses BMI, which again, has little relation to actual health. A person in very good shape has a high BMI as well as a very fat person. What really matters to people losing weight isn't BMI or even their weight, but their bodyfat percentage. Just an example.

A man weighs 200lbs. In the beginning, before he starts his exercise program, he has 15% bodyfat. After 10 weeks of exercising/good diet, he still weighs 200lbs but is at 10% bodyfat. Most people just look at the scale and get discouraged, but the fact is he dropped 10lbs of fat and put on 10lbs of muscle. He should be proud!

So really, I consider Wii Fit to be like something a snakeoil salesman would sell. It may help in a minor way, but it's marketed as something that gets people into shape....and it won't.

The biggest problem to me with Wii Fit is that it's marketing itself. It's basically saying, "buy this and you will get in better shape."

The fact is, Wii Fit is hardly an activity which will help shed the pounds. It's far too low of intensity (based off all the videos) to be considered serious exercise. Most of the activities are based around balance which has little to no relation with getting in shape (either building muscle or losing fat). Furthermore, it uses BMI, which again, has little relation to actual health. A person in very good shape has a high BMI as well as a very fat person. What really matters to people losing weight isn't BMI or even their weight, but their bodyfat percentage. Just an example.

A man weighs 200lbs. In the beginning, before he starts his exercise program, he has 15% bodyfat. After 10 weeks of exercising/good diet, he still weighs 200lbs but is at 10% bodyfat. Most people just look at the scale and get discouraged, but the fact is he dropped 10lbs of fat and put on 10lbs of muscle. He should be proud!

So really, I consider Wii Fit to be like something a snakeoil salesman would sell. It may help in a minor way, but it's marketed as something that gets people into shape....and it won't.

Vampyronight

but what if he didn't grow muscle?

Maybe my dislike of Wii Fit is because I don't really understand it. Its a plastic board you balance on. I can't imagine anyone paying over $10 for this device. People make the argument, "This is exercise! How can you hate it, its good for you!" but to me it seems like a half-ass attempt at best. Its a plastic board you balance on.

It feels more like testing the peripherials market. "Plastic guitars went over well, and now we have plastic guns, drums and steering wheels. What else can we get them to buy?" At best it just seems like a new way for people to enjoy collections of minigames under the premise of fitness.

Its not necessarily bad, its just too... Apple for me.

Corvin

You do realize that it has sensors, scales, figures out if your standing straight, where you're shifting your weight to. Saying that it's like "A plastic board that you balance on" is like saying that a T.V. is a "Piece of glass that you look at".

The biggest problem to me with Wii Fit is that it's marketing itself. It's basically saying, "buy this and you will get in better shape."

The fact is, Wii Fit is hardly an activity which will help shed the pounds. It's far too low of intensity (based off all the videos) to be considered serious exercise. Most of the activities are based around balance which has little to no relation with getting in shape (either building muscle or losing fat). Furthermore, it uses BMI, which again, has little relation to actual health. A person in very good shape has a high BMI as well as a very fat person. What really matters to people losing weight isn't BMI or even their weight, but their bodyfat percentage. Just an example.

A man weighs 200lbs. In the beginning, before he starts his exercise program, he has 15% bodyfat. After 10 weeks of exercising/good diet, he still weighs 200lbs but is at 10% bodyfat. Most people just look at the scale and get discouraged, but the fact is he dropped 10lbs of fat and put on 10lbs of muscle. He should be proud!

So really, I consider Wii Fit to be like something a snakeoil salesman would sell. It may help in a minor way, but it's marketed as something that gets people into shape....and it won't.

Vampyronight

You're thinking of fit in the wrong way. It improves stamina and balance. You could say that Yoga, or Pilates aren't exercise, but they are. It helps improve muscle tone and stamina.

guitar hero and rock band market themselves as games. wii fit does not.

I think that is what most people have a problem with

*Pretending* to be in a band aplaussed by a virtual audiance for matching storkes/hits wtih little symbols is apperently cool, whereas something actually useful like helping people become fit or at least some sort of motivation to start doing so is "lame".

wouldnt be my prefered method, but daym, you have to be immature to pride games like GH3 above this, both could be fun to different people.

Because Wii fit is just a stupid board that can sense your balance. That's cool. People will get in shape in no time.-Master_St3ve-

Becuz Wii Fit is stupid, how could it be fun, its a gimmick

also, the Wii doesnt have any games, so you either have SMG or Wii Fit to play

R-Dot-Yung

I won't attack Wii Fit. I think it's a unique idea, just not my cup of tea.

Meh I prefer the more conventional methods of exercise but whatever floats your boat

[QUOTE="GunSmith1_basic"][QUOTE="doobie1975"]how strong is the wiifit balance board, will the US one be reinforcednyoroism

I don't think WiiFit should be anyones choice for weight loss.

[QUOTE="nyoroism"][QUOTE="GunSmith1_basic"][QUOTE="doobie1975"]how strong is the wiifit balance board, will the US one be reinforcedwmc540

I don't think WiiFit should be anyones choice for weight loss.

Why not spend the money on going to a gym? See Rock Band gives you the feel of playing the guitar/drums, but costs less.james28893

Its nothing like playing a real guitar ...

[QUOTE="james28893"]Why not spend the money on going to a gym? See Rock Band gives you the feel of playing the guitar/drums, but costs less.Meu2k7

Its nothing like playing a real guitar ...

I know, but it gives the feel, and the drums? If I want to do push ups, I'll do push ups, and not spend £40 on a white plastic pad.

I guess using a guitar controller is super hardcore awesomeness and a wiimote or balance board is just a kiddy gimmickGunSmith1_basic

Completely different games, one is a rythym-based game in the same vein as the awesome PaRappa the Rapper and Space Channel 5, the other is a ridiculous gimmick that is based on balancing on a piece of plastic with empty promises of getting 'Fit'.

Walking to the bus stop is probably more effective for weight loss than WiiFit will ever be.

[QUOTE="GunSmith1_basic"]I guess using a guitar controller is super hardcore awesomeness and a wiimote or balance board is just a kiddy gimmickBambooBanger

Completely different games, one is a rythym-based game in the same vein as the awesome PaRappa the Rapper and Space Channel 5, the other is a ridiculous gimmick that is based on balancing on a piece of plastic with empty promises of getting 'Fit'.

Walking to the bus stop is probably more effective for weight loss than WiiFit will ever be.