Now can we all agree that Wii Fit is a GIMMICK??!

LOL at all sheep. LOL ...I can't stop laughing. Problem is nintendo is going to get away with it and it's going to make alot of money due to the non-gamers that own the wii....7.0 LOL...LOL at person who said its a fun gimmick, that's always the excuse you sheep usually have...It's fun. wasted_wisdom

Nintendo is going to get away with making a good game? LOL? Is this what sheep have to contend with, clowns like this? Are you kidding me? Is this post a joke? Bread or Decide and this guy make a good couple.

Another thread of anti-Nintendo fanboys spouting BS about something they don't understand. Everyone who took time out of their day to post a negative comment about Wii Fit needs to get a life. It just looks kinda pathetic now, how offended you get around Wii Fit. Go play your awesome hardcore games I'm sure you're just swimming in right now and leave this innovation alone.mdisen

WiiFit is a failure in its intended purpose. It's fun for a few minigames essentially, but it gets boring fast and has no real practical use as a vehicle for fitness. Anyone with even basic knowledge of body & health can see that Wiifit is pretty much an overglorified scale which you can stand on while you watch a pixelated character on screen.

I'll save you $80 and a ten pound peripheral you'll never use: spend the money on a digital scale and an excercise mat. Push-ups, yoga, "balance training", and all other gimmicks provided by that mess of a package can be done without the aid of your Wii. I promise. Is going to the gym repetitive? After a while, yes - because repeating excercises with physical resistance builds muscle, stregnth, and endurance. It's supposed to be repetitive because there are a finite number of excercises you can perform.

As someone who enjoys fitness, I tried to go into Wiifit with an open mind but found myself sorely dissapointed by the extremely limited use of an already pretty obnoxious gimmick- and a game which isn't even fun for all it's practical shortcomings. Playing Wiifit for thirty minutes a day isn't any more a cardio workout than walking in place is.

For that matter, playing Wiifit for thirty minutes a day isn't any more fun than any game is; so what's the damned point? Is it supposed to help you stay fit? Because it doesn't. Is it supposed to be fun? Because there are far better uses of $90 than this thing can ever come close.

In conclusion.. There are *way* better titles available for the Wii, and you should buy those instead.

_Impmacaque_

How can something fun be a failure or a gimmick?goblaa

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but I seem to remember reading an interview with Shigsy. He talks about exercising, and making lots of charts and stats to check his progress. He found it fun, but also tedious. So he decided to make Wii Fit, a computer program to keep track of that type of info. The exercises within Wii Fit came later. You see? It's not a game. It's a program to keep track of fitness stats. The games and exercises are NOT to get you fit. They are just a nice add on, a way to "get the ball rolling" if you will, and have fun with some basic activities. The trainers within the game give positive reinforcement, a "Well Done!" every so often.

So basically, Wii Fit gets you off the couch, keeps track of all your exercises both in Wii Fit and without, gives you stats and advice, and encouragement. All in the comfort of your own home. If it's not for you, fine, but I think it's a great concept.Not the mention it's applications in other games.

[QUOTE="goblaa"]How can something fun be a failure or a gimmick?AC-360

And who the hell are you to tell me what to find fun?

[QUOTE="AC-360"][QUOTE="goblaa"]How can something fun be a failure or a gimmick?goblaa

And who the hell are you to tell me what to find fun?

haha looks like TC is self-'killzoned'

(lame sig BTW TC, lame)

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but I seem to remember reading an interview with Shigsy. He talks about exercising, and making lots of charts and stats to check his progress. He found it fun, but also tedious. So he decided to make Wii Fit, a computer program to keep track of that type of info. The exercises within Wii Fit came later. You see? It's not a game. It's a program to keep track of fitness stats. The games and exercises are NOT to get you fit. They are just a nice add on, a way to "get the ball rolling" if you will, and have fun with some basic activities. The trainers within the game give positive reinforcement, a "Well Done!" every so often.

So basically, Wii Fit gets you off the couch, keeps track of all your exercises both in Wii Fit and without, gives you stats and advice, and encouragement. All in the comfort of your own home. If it's not for you, fine, but I think it's a great concept.Not the mention it's applications in other games.

locopatho

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No but realistically, all those things you mentioned can be done with a scale or alot better at a gym. They even tell you your muscle mass limit, BMI ofcourse, you can tell them what body type you want and you will get put on a schedule to achieve that. Basically, as a simple monitor it still kind of falls short.

As for encouragement, you do have a point. Thing is after you're encourage to get off the couch, you won't be achieving alot more than that.

[QUOTE="_Impmacaque_"]

WiiFit is a failure in its intended purpose. It's fun for a few minigames essentially, but it gets boring fast and has no real practical use as a vehicle for fitness. Anyone with even basic knowledge of body & health can see that Wiifit is pretty much an overglorified scale which you can stand on while you watch a pixelated character on screen.

I'll save you $80 and a ten pound peripheral you'll never use: spend the money on a digital scale and an excercise mat. Push-ups, yoga, "balance training", and all other gimmicks provided by that mess of a package can be done without the aid of your Wii. I promise. Is going to the gym repetitive? After a while, yes - because repeating excercises with physical resistance builds muscle, stregnth, and endurance. It's supposed to be repetitive because there are a finite number of excercises you can perform.

As someone who enjoys fitness, I tried to go into Wiifit with an open mind but found myself sorely dissapointed by the extremely limited use of an already pretty obnoxious gimmick- and a game which isn't even fun for all it's practical shortcomings. Playing Wiifit for thirty minutes a day isn't any more a cardio workout than walking in place is.

For that matter, playing Wiifit for thirty minutes a day isn't any more fun than any game is; so what's the damned point? Is it supposed to help you stay fit? Because it doesn't. Is it supposed to be fun? Because there are far better uses of $90 than this thing can ever come close.

In conclusion.. There are *way* better titles available for the Wii, and you should buy those instead.

AC-360

Very well said. Most people don't know squat about exercise so they fall for it and as a game the fun is limited.

His post has already been responded to and discredited. Get with the times. :|

[QUOTE="AC-360"][QUOTE="_Impmacaque_"]

WiiFit is a failure in its intended purpose. It's fun for a few minigames essentially, but it gets boring fast and has no real practical use as a vehicle for fitness. Anyone with even basic knowledge of body & health can see that Wiifit is pretty much an overglorified scale which you can stand on while you watch a pixelated character on screen.

I'll save you $80 and a ten pound peripheral you'll never use: spend the money on a digital scale and an excercise mat. Push-ups, yoga, "balance training", and all other gimmicks provided by that mess of a package can be done without the aid of your Wii. I promise. Is going to the gym repetitive? After a while, yes - because repeating excercises with physical resistance builds muscle, stregnth, and endurance. It's supposed to be repetitive because there are a finite number of excercises you can perform.

As someone who enjoys fitness, I tried to go into Wiifit with an open mind but found myself sorely dissapointed by the extremely limited use of an already pretty obnoxious gimmick- and a game which isn't even fun for all it's practical shortcomings. Playing Wiifit for thirty minutes a day isn't any more a cardio workout than walking in place is.

For that matter, playing Wiifit for thirty minutes a day isn't any more fun than any game is; so what's the damned point? Is it supposed to help you stay fit? Because it doesn't. Is it supposed to be fun? Because there are far better uses of $90 than this thing can ever come close.

In conclusion.. There are *way* better titles available for the Wii, and you should buy those instead.

Hexagon_777

Very well said. Most people don't know squat about exercise so they fall for it and as a game the fun is limited.

His post has already been responded to and discredited. Get with the times. :|

[QUOTE="goblaa"]

[QUOTE="AC-360"][QUOTE="goblaa"]How can something fun be a failure or a gimmick?thegoldenpoo

And who the hell are you to tell me what to find fun?

haha looks like TC is self-'killzoned'

(lame sig BTW TC, lame)

Btw thanks, I did it to make your blood boil with hatred and fear ;)

[QUOTE="locopatho"]

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but I seem to remember reading an interview with Shigsy. He talks about exercising, and making lots of charts and stats to check his progress. He found it fun, but also tedious. So he decided to make Wii Fit, a computer program to keep track of that type of info. The exercises within Wii Fit came later. You see? It's not a game. It's a program to keep track of fitness stats. The games and exercises are NOT to get you fit. They are just a nice add on, a way to "get the ball rolling" if you will, and have fun with some basic activities. The trainers within the game give positive reinforcement, a "Well Done!" every so often.

So basically, Wii Fit gets you off the couch, keeps track of all your exercises both in Wii Fit and without, gives you stats and advice, and encouragement. All in the comfort of your own home. If it's not for you, fine, but I think it's a great concept.Not the mention it's applications in other games.

AC-360

?

No but realistically, all those things you mentioned can be done with a scale or alot better at a gym. They even tell you your muscle mass limit, BMI ofcourse, you can tell them what body type you want and you will get put on a schedule to achieve that. Basically, as a simple monitor it still kind of falls short.

As for encouragement, you do have a point. Thing is after you're encourage to get off the couch, you won't be achieving alot more than that.

A scale can't be used to give the kind of info Wii Fit does.

A gym is obviously better than Wii Fit. But a gym also costs a lot more, and is more inconvenient.

The OP is trying to own all the nonexistant casuals on this board

Well played, well played

And, until the day I actually try out Wii fit, I won't say anything (good or bad) about it.

The OP is trying to own all the nonexistant casuals on this board

Well played, well played

And, until the day I actually try out Wii fit, I won't say anything (good or bad) about it.

TalesofRaGnArOk

A scale can't be used to give the kind of info Wii Fit does.

A gym is obviously better than Wii Fit. But a gym also costs a lot more, and is more inconvenient.

locopatho

why do people care about wii fit so muchmurat8

[QUOTE="locopatho"]

A scale can't be used to give the kind of info Wii Fit does.

A gym is obviously better than Wii Fit. But a gym also costs a lot more, and is more inconvenient.

AC-360

You can enter in things other than Wii Fit. ie time walked, time playing sports etc. And even the basic Wii Fit would have some effect. Not gonna lose 4 stone or anything, but it's better than sitting on the couch.

[QUOTE="murat8"]why do people care about wii fit so muchC_BozkurT_C

[QUOTE="murat8"]why do people care about wii fit so muchC_BozkurT_C

And yet the thread is made by a non Sheep...

[QUOTE="AC-360"][QUOTE="locopatho"]

A scale can't be used to give the kind of info Wii Fit does.

A gym is obviously better than Wii Fit. But a gym also costs a lot more, and is more inconvenient.

locopatho

You can enter in things other than Wii Fit. ie time walked, time playing sports etc. And even the basic Wii Fit would have some effect. Not gonna lose 4 stone or anything, but it's better than sitting on the couch.

[QUOTE="C_BozkurT_C"][QUOTE="murat8"]why do people care about wii fit so muchlocopatho

And yet the thread is made by a non Sheep...

[QUOTE="locopatho"]

[QUOTE="C_BozkurT_C"][QUOTE="murat8"]why do people care about wii fit so muchC_BozkurT_C

And yet the thread is made by a non Sheep...

Bit early to cry gimmick. It's only just released!

[QUOTE="locopatho"][QUOTE="AC-360"][QUOTE="locopatho"]

A scale can't be used to give the kind of info Wii Fit does.

A gym is obviously better than Wii Fit. But a gym also costs a lot more, and is more inconvenient.

AC-360

You can enter in things other than Wii Fit. ie time walked, time playing sports etc. And even the basic Wii Fit would have some effect. Not gonna lose 4 stone or anything, but it's better than sitting on the couch.

Wii Fit is 80 euros. Dear for a Wii game, but new PS3 and 360 games are roughly 70 euros. Not too shabby, since your getting a solid peripheral with applications in other games. Very good deal if you already own a Wii.

Doing all the activities and keeping track yourself is of course do-able. But the point is to take away that hassle. If that's worth 80 euros to you, great. If not cool also.

Wiifit isn't a game get it rightToriko42

Wii Fit is 80 euros. Dear for a Wii game, but new PS3 and 360 games are roughly 70 euros. Not too shabby, since your getting a solid peripheral with applications in other games. Very good deal if you already own a Wii.

Doing all the activities and keeping track yourself is of course do-able. But the point is to take away that hassle. If that's worth 80 euros to you, great. If not cool also.

locopatho

If anyone seriously bought this thinking it would help them lose weight they should be shot in the streets. People get off your can and do some fricking exercise.

kuu2

Shot in the streets?. For your information Wiifit features many excersises including jogging, press ups ect. Last time I checked jogging actually did help people to lose weight.

Haters am fail totally.

[QUOTE="_Impmacaque_"]

WiiFit is a failure in its intended purpose. It's fun for a few minigames essentially, but it gets boring fast and has no real practical use as a vehicle for fitness. Anyone with even basic knowledge of body & health can see that Wiifit is pretty much an overglorified scale which you can stand on while you watch a pixelated character on screen.

I'll save you $80 and a ten pound peripheral you'll never use: spend the money on a digital scale and an excercise mat. Push-ups, yoga, "balance training", and all other gimmicks provided by that mess of a package can be done without the aid of your Wii. I promise. Is going to the gym repetitive? After a while, yes - because repeating excercises with physical resistance builds muscle, stregnth, and endurance. It's supposed to be repetitive because there are a finite number of excercises you can perform.

As someone who enjoys fitness, I tried to go into Wiifit with an open mind but found myself sorely dissapointed by the extremely limited use of an already pretty obnoxious gimmick- and a game which isn't even fun for all it's practical shortcomings. Playing Wiifit for thirty minutes a day isn't any more a cardio workout than walking in place is.

For that matter, playing Wiifit for thirty minutes a day isn't any more fun than any game is; so what's the damned point? Is it supposed to help you stay fit? Because it doesn't. Is it supposed to be fun? Because there are far better uses of $90 than this thing can ever come close.

In conclusion.. There are *way* better titles available for the Wii, and you should buy those instead.

mdisen

A quick question, because you're largely wrong in your assessment. Are you overweight? I already know the answer to that question, so don't bother responding.

• OBVIOUSLY this game is NOT for people that already workout regularly
• OBVIOUSLY this game is NOT for people that are aware of their body and live a healthy lifestyle.
• OF COURSE you can do this stuff without the balance board, but people DON'T.
• OF COURSE you can exercise without the balance board, but people DON'T.

There is an element of motivation unhealthy people lack you and many others don't understand. It's incredible to me how many people miss the point. As someone who exercises regularly, you should know that any exercise is better than none, and with some of these kids, stuff like this is the only way to get them active.

You have a very solid point here - an introduction to fitness is better than nothing at all, though I wish the game were presented in a way more conducive to that purpose. I suppose my rant is fueled by own personal distaste for what I see as a far-too-expensive package given the apparent value of this accessory; it sort of reminds me of bad infomercials for gimmicky fitness products that promise far more than they can deliver.

However, if this game is targeted for people who are overweight and looking for an entry into health - it should be far more polished and thorough in both breadth and quality of games you can play. I believe there can be a somewhat effective game put together to that end, but Wiifit just isn't it.