Wii-Fit a nuclear sales explosion!

Words cannot explain how stupid this game is.Supafly1

Words cannot explain how stupid everyone is acting to something that isn't released yet, something you DON'T have to buy, and something that will not effect your life in anyway if you choose to ignore it like any other game deemed 'stupid'.

i'm sorry but it's called a gym, that's where you should be getting your exercising and conditioning, OUTDOORS as well, not on a gaming console, I didnt buy a gaming console to get in shape.mmirza23

SHOULD? with the rest of you sweaty meatheads?

thanks, but i'll stick to my home equipment - as fun as it is watching low IQ roid boys hitting on poor girls while i wait for my turn on the bike.

if anyone here believes WiiFit has HALF the effectiveness of a gym membership...then you're out of your mind. Yoga moves arent the ideal way to lose weight, nor can 90% of fat people even keep their balance standing on a wiifit board with one leg in the air......nor is leaning left and right to bonk soccer balls off your head. Its pretty weak if you ask me.

DDR looks to be a better cardio workout than WiiFit. A Nintendo gimmick if i've ever seen one.

if anyone here believes WiiFit has HALF the effectiveness of a gym membership...then you're out of your mind. Yoga moves arent the ideal way to lose weight, nor can 90% of fat people even keep their balance standing on a wiifit board with one leg in the air......nor is leaning left and right to bonk soccer balls off your head. Its pretty weak if you ask me.

DDR looks to be a better cardio workout than WiiFit. A Nintendo gimmick if i've ever seen one.

Uptown

maybe a little yoga would make you less angry :P like, happy enough that you don't feel the need to insult a bunch of people and make angry posts on a video game forum. maybe a bit of perspective would enlighten you re: yoga and other excercises having other benefits such as decreased stress, increased reflexes, better muscle tone.

but i doubt you'd be in to that kinda stuff, you seem like the kinda guy that thinks doing 100 bench presses is the way to a fit body.

ill curl up in a corner and cry if wii fit sells that well

raiden509

Then I'll laugh at you when you're in terrible shape with "E.D.", Very High Cholesterol, Very Hibh Blood Pressure, Adult Onset Diabetes, a 60 inch waist, and other problems. While I stay in shape with a 32 inch waist and as healthy as a horse.

if anyone here believes WiiFit has HALF the effectiveness of a gym membership...then you're out of your mind. Yoga moves arent the ideal way to lose weight, nor can 90% of fat people even keep their balance standing on a wiifit board with one leg in the air......nor is leaning left and right to bonk soccer balls off your head. Its pretty weak if you ask me.

DDR looks to be a better cardio workout than WiiFit. A Nintendo gimmick if i've ever seen one.

Uptown

DDR is a much better cardio workout 'cause you're always moving. I've lost alot of weight doing DDR(and eating healthy too of course).

I love it how a harmless non-game that "teh core" have been dismissing since it was first announced is suddenly threatening everything they stand for. Love it. :lol:

Keep on crying, and while you're at it, why don't you pack your bags now?

[QUOTE="latinrage69"][QUOTE="PhoebusFlows"]

Running a strenuous mile only burns 150-300 calories. One pound of fat on the body is 3,500 calories.

Wii-Fit wil barely burn anything to amount to substantial fat loss on the average fat man or woman. Wii-Fit may be a diversion, or an alternative gaming medium, but it's not a good way to lose weight. Does it do anything to educate these overweight people about proper nutrition or exercise? These are vital components as well. This game will prey on the uninformed public, not offering them true meaningful results. Shame on Nintendo for expoliting these poor people, all for a profit.

clone01

wii fit is to exercising and weight lose as cooking mama is to culinary arts: no good.

but if it gets someone who normally doesn't excersice to be active, is that not a good thing?

it's a good thing yes but it does not replace a gym or the outdoors. a gym membership and proper eating habits are the way to go, not a game.

[QUOTE="Nuck81"]

Wii Fit has already generated more media attention and FREE positive publicity from the general mainstream media than ANY video game in the last 20 years.

If you don't like Wii-fit than dont buy it. But it's a wonderful product that can HELP millions of people.

I simply don't understand the hate and venom that this is recieving. This is a niche product garnered for a COMPLETELY different audience than those who play GEARS of WAR, or Grand Theft Auto. What is so wrong and evil about a company putting out a product taht is going to have a positive impact on an individuals life, health and well-being, than ANOTHER run of the mill shooter were you sit on the coach, and kill aliens at the press of a button?

mmirza23

You don't seem to get it.
The gym isn't seen as a FUN way to lose weight.
People don't like having to go through BORING WORK just to lose weight.

With Wii Fit Boring will turn to fun and Work will turn to a new favorite past time.

People who are overweight TRY everything to lose weight. From diets to work out equipment, pills and even surgery. If they see this, they are going to be all over it and if you can't accept that. :| You're blind.

Words cannot explain how stupid this game is.Supafly1

Wiifit will be worshipped by alot of overweight people... I can allready see it being praised in Shows like Opera and Dr Phill. I have a strong feeling sales will exceed over a million every month when that thing is released.

Stop hating on the non-gamers... Nintendo is doing a great thing. Wii-Fit will help those people to get a better and healthier life. In a Fun way that is.

ng1234

Wiifit: Gamespot's next real AAAA.

Jokes aside...

If somebody wants to get in shape, Wiifit is not going to do it for them. They may be a lot of dumb, fat people that buy it thinking it will turn their life around or something, but that is not what is going to happen.

[QUOTE="mmirza23"]i'm sorry but it's called a gym, that's where you should be getting your exercising and conditioning, OUTDOORS as well, not on a gaming console, I didnt buy a gaming console to get in shape.3picuri3

SHOULD? with the rest of you sweaty meatheads?

thanks, but i'll stick to my home equipment - as fun as it is watching low IQ roid boys hitting on poor girls while i wait for my turn on the bike.

Somebody got picked on in high school... :roll:

[QUOTE="Supafly1"]Words cannot explain how stupid this game is.flazzle

Words cannot explain how stupid everyone is acting to something that isn't released yet, something you DON'T have to buy, and something that will not effect your life in anyway if you choose to ignore it like any other game deemed 'stupid'.

I find it even funny how people are protecting this game. I mean common, you pay money to do push-ups and other stuff for free? It's STUPID! This game is useless.

Just thought I 'd add my two cents. First off, I am 27, and about twnety pounds overweight. The only excercise I have time for is walking my dog three miles a day. I have tried to go to the gym. Honestly I don't like seeing other naked men in the changing room, or sharng a communal shower. Also I don't like the music that they play there. I also don't like that people sometimes don't clean the machines when they are done. Also I live in upstate new york, so pulling on your boots to go to the gym and trying to cram them into a locker with all of your other winter gear=not fun.

That being said, I am open to the idea of wii fit. I would like to learn some different techniques in my own home. Who knows how the board could be used in the future. We could learn karate stances or ???

I would really like the wii fit board to be used in other games, particularly 3-d person shooters. Being able to actually lean around a corner would be very immersive. Or actually ducking and the character ducks behind a wall. Using the wii fit board and the wii mote to measure a swing and how far the ii mote is from the body could help out with sword fighting games. How about balance in a skateboarding game to turn?

I guess what I am saying is all of you fanboys crying foul over something you haven't seen yet or laughing at people because they don't like the same things you do is pretty silly.

If anyone is interesed in discussing other uses of the wii fit board that'd be cool.

Somebody got picked on in high school... :roll:dewmandew7

I don'tthink I know anyone who wasn't picked on at some point or another in high school.

[QUOTE="gingerdivid"][QUOTE="Pro_wrestler"][QUOTE="gingerdivid"]

Nintendo are on to something big here.

Look round you, obesity is a problem. Companies exploit this problem to make money, like diets, organic foods, fitness DVD's. Getting fit nowadays must seem like a mountain to climb, which suppresses peoples lifestyle. This unique approach is bound to be popular, it seems easier and essentially it seems fun.

This will not hurt the gaming industry, as it's not intended to be a game. When Nintendo start ruining their franchises, then maybe we could argue that they are ruining gaming, but with Nintendo's recent releases, (notably SMG) this isn't the case.

Pro_wrestler

If your a traditional gamer then its hurting you in a negative way. Say buh bye to more hardcore centric games and say hello to half-games that are created to take advantage of a real crisis in America. Why would a Japanese company care about that honestly? Whoever is heading Nintendo did their homework as they are definitely seizing the oppertunity. All signs point to desperation if you take into account the Gamecubes failure.

Say bye to hardcore centric games? I don't see a trend yet, Nintendo's "hardcore" franchises haven't been turned to "half-games" the fact that they made TP the game it was to please the Zelda fanbase after WW shows that they care for their fanbase. Even so, the Wii isn't the only gaming platform out today. You're making assumptions on limited evidence.

As for desperation, you're probably right, a risk was their only option this generation.

Zelda, Mario and Metroid Prime, after that, then what? Ninja BreadMan 2 and Cooking GRANDMama?. Were are the NEW games? Were are the Bioshocks, Crysis' or the Dead Risings for their platform. Were are the new games like Sabateur or Borderland. Why aren't companies like Bioware, Irrational, Bethesda or Infinity Ward putting their heavy hitters on the Wii. Instead Nintendo is relying on it's 1st parties and plethora of mini-games to sell systems. I'm making assumptions based on what I see, and I see a future trend.

Do you really think MSFT would have released a game like Scene It all their own? It's an obvious response to a grown fanbase thats being spearheaded by Nintendo.
Not neccessarily "buh bye" but the convergence of these types of games in the industry will be more evident in the future and their focus won't be as centered. Much like Nintendo.

As for your reference to Bioshock and Crysis, you've totally missed the point of the Wii. I'm sure Nintendo said from the outset that this wasn't all about graphics, they said it was going to be different. Where are games like Zack and Wiki on the 360? Where are games like Galaxy on the other platforms?

Yes, many exploit the Wii's casual fanbase to make shovelware, but this dosen't mean hardcore games will die altogether. There may be an increasing trend on the Wii, but not on other consoles.

I still don't see how this is relevant to Wii Fit, as Wii Fit isn't shovelware.

The Wii is the King this time around. Have to hand it to them..... Think about it, they make money on each console unlike my 360 and Sony's PS3. Its been over a year since its realease, and I still cant buy one. I called Wal-Mart last night in which I swore I would never do business with again because all of the damn chinese goods sold there hehe, and they it would be January before they got any wii's.

So expect to see big price increases this month on wii's on ebay.... Sad

It's an over-glorified BMI calculator (which you can get on the internet for free). THe damn thing doesn't even measure your body fat %.....which is a much better calculation in regards to overall health than the BMI. And if people think they're gonna lose weight with that.....they got another thing coming.MikeE21286

if anyone here believes WiiFit has HALF the effectiveness of a gym membership...then you're out of your mind. Yoga moves arent the ideal way to lose weight, nor can 90% of fat people even keep their balance standing on a wiifit board with one leg in the air......nor is leaning left and right to bonk soccer balls off your head. Its pretty weak if you ask me.

DDR looks to be a better cardio workout than WiiFit. A Nintendo gimmick if i've ever seen one.

Uptown

Yoga and aerobics are different but can lead to similar results.

"MMMommm, i wanna play super mario!"

"Not now sweetie, I'm doing my squats."

Why would someone spend 300+ dollars a video game console when you can just buy "those videos"... or join a gym, for a 50 bucks?walter429

ppl buy a console and an 80 dollars game to play fake guitar. at least wiifit will have real life benefit.

I'm a hardcore, and I plan to contribute my hard earned cash towards the game. Why, you ask? Because Wii Sports was the single most fun experience I have had with gaming since MK64. It was the first time since MK64 that I have seen EVERYONE in a room want to play the game and give it a go. I love games like that. Gaming is about FUN, not anti-aliasing, bump mapping, deep and developed storylines and characters, intense action, extreme difficulty and challenge.... fun is where it's at.i_like_pizza

Agreed. All the insecure fanboy need to stop hating. Wii-fit will simply be popular, end of story. Get over it allready.

I always thought you played games of things your normally couldnt do in real life >_> stuff like RPGs, FPS, RTS, Puzzle, etc...

People these days, lazy, lazy lazy.

TalesofRaGnArOk

and yet some of the best sellers are madden and guitar hero

i can do those things in real life too!

Wii fit is a good idea to make money.

at least nintendo know thier market.

I have a home gym. I will still get the Wii Fit, since it is a balance board that is also electonic, and adds more 'fun' to the mix. Anyone who has taken a lick of excersize science (kinesciology) or worked with a half decent trainer knows how much there is to gain from balance training.

[QUOTE="MikeE21286"]It's an over-glorified BMI calculator (which you can get on the internet for free). THe damn thing doesn't even measure your body fat %.....which is a much better calculation in regards to overall health than the BMI. And if people think they're gonna lose weight with that.....they got another thing coming.XmasterX01

Actually... all you need are $5 calibers or measuring tape, and you can get near accurate BMI or Body Fat %. You still need a scale too though.

Am I seriously the only one who actually ENJOYS going to the gym 3-5 times a week? I mean, for the sole feeling of accomplishment in knowing you're doing something to better yourself is enough for me to go. I enjoy running. It's fun for me. I have no problems with goin out on a six mile run every day, ESSPECIALY if it's good weather.

Also, being in a gym full of other, hard working people like you, it's just a feeling like no other. You know everyone else is willing to work hard to make something out of themselves. Maybe it's just me, but whenever I feel like I should give up, I just look around at all the other people in the room who aren't, and that gives me the will power to go on.

Wii Fit offers NONE of this. Unless you have never worked out a day in your life, this won't give you a work out in the slightest. And then again, if you're that fat and out of shape, than chances are turning on the console will be enough to give you a workout.

Running a strenuous mile only burns 150-300 calories. One pound of fat on the body is 3,500 calories.

Wii-Fit wil barely burn anything to amount to substantial fat loss on the average fat man or woman. Wii-Fit may be a diversion, or an alternative gaming medium, but it's not a good way to lose weight. Does it do anything to educate these overweight people about proper nutrition or exercise? These are vital components as well. This game will prey on the uninformed public, not offering them true meaningful results. Shame on Nintendo for expoliting these poor people, all for a profit.

PhoebusFlows

It encourages fitness by building endurance and stamina. Besides, there's a reason that jogging burns so few calories. It's incredibly energy efficient. Do you think humans evolved to burn all their 'fuel' by just travelling a few hundred meters?

[QUOTE="ng1234"]

Wiifit will be worshipped by alot of overweight people... I can allready see it being praised in Shows like Opera and Dr Phill. I have a strong feeling sales will exceed over a million every month when that thing is released.

Stop hating on the non-gamers... Nintendo is doing a great thing. Wii-Fit will help those people to get a better and healthier life. In a Fun way that is.

dewmandew7

Wiifit: Gamespot's next real AAAA.

Jokes aside...

If somebody wants to get in shape, Wiifit is not going to do it for them. They may be a lot of dumb, fat people that buy it thinking it will turn their life around or something, but that is not what is going to happen.

That's because Wii fit isn't for fat people. Fat people should be doing serious aerobic exercise, and probably seek medical aid. Wii Fit is for people who are fairly average, as it will help them build muscletone, and limberness.

Besides, Fit and Thin are two different things. You can be stout and fit, or thin and very unhealthy.

I don't think it is sad that Wii-Fit will sell like hotcakes.Honestly, the 'casual' market has been their target market since they announced the Wii, making an exercise game to match their casual friendly system is like printing money. Also, don't be afraid of it. Yes, it is cool and it may even be fun, but I don't think people will ever have the same results from this thing as going to a full gym.

Also, this game only helps with half of the equation of getting fit, the other half being eating right (or better anyway).This is very much a cash in on their new market, very much so, but that isn't to say that it isn't an intelligent one. Personally I think Nintendo has done a fine job of keeping both their audiences entertained so if you consider urself a 'core' or 'hardcore' gamer and have been thoroughly satisfied by Nintendo's current offerings well I don't think you will be disappointed going into the future.

However, if your a diehard Nintendo fan (aka sheep) and you think WiiFit is going to skyrocket the big N to the gaming glory days it had back with the NES and SNES then I am sorry but you are mistaken a hundred times over. And no, just because the hardware sells like its made out of solid gold doesn't mean Nintendo has reached those days yet. That is representative of its software library; an area which Nintendo, outside of its own offerings, has been unable to deliver to the 'core'/'hardcore' gamer.

[QUOTE="3picuri3"]

[QUOTE="mmirza23"]i'm sorry but it's called a gym, that's where you should be getting your exercising and conditioning, OUTDOORS as well, not on a gaming console, I didnt buy a gaming console to get in shape.dewmandew7

SHOULD? with the rest of you sweaty meatheads?

thanks, but i'll stick to my home equipment - as fun as it is watching low IQ roid boys hitting on poor girls while i wait for my turn on the bike.

Somebody got picked on in high school... :roll:

heh, nope. was on the other end of that stick - not that i'm proud of it. probably has something to do with why i loathe that kind of mentality now -- seeing im older.

[QUOTE="Uptown"]

if anyone here believes WiiFit has HALF the effectiveness of a gym membership...then you're out of your mind. Yoga moves arent the ideal way to lose weight, nor can 90% of fat people even keep their balance standing on a wiifit board with one leg in the air......nor is leaning left and right to bonk soccer balls off your head. Its pretty weak if you ask me.

DDR looks to be a better cardio workout than WiiFit. A Nintendo gimmick if i've ever seen one.

3picuri3

maybe a little yoga would make you less angry :P like, happy enough that you don't feel the need to insult a bunch of people and make angry posts on a video game forum. maybe a bit of perspective would enlighten you re: yoga and other excercises having other benefits such as decreased stress, increased reflexes, better muscle tone.

but i doubt you'd be in to that kinda stuff, you seem like the kinda guy that thinks doing 100 bench presses is the way to a fit body.

the 1st post is pretty much what i think about the wii fit..
the second post. you know all you really need is a mat to do yoga.... what so those cost like 5 bucks, you say , but i dont know anything about yoga, i say type in yoga in youtube.


but really tho yoga, come on.. i mean, there are so many worouts you can do to actual make "muscle" without buying anything(home workouts). yoga just builds muscle tone.. TONE, whats the point

Most people dont seem to realize that you dont need a gym to stay fit. I've been with the military for a couple years and the physical training done there is completely weight free and the results? A ton of rock solid soldiers and marines.

The only people who use the excuse "exercise is boring" are those who are weak minded and really dont even try to put in effort towards their own health. 30 minutes of exercise 3 times a week is really all you need to do to keep yourself in good shape, you dont even have to do any running to maintain a healthy body. 30 minutes isn't a stupendous amount of time so you wont be "bored" for too long.

Do you really believe doing push ups on a balance board is going to be more fun and less aggravating than doing push ups regularly?

I have a feeling that even with Wii fit, a lot of people are still going to end up out of shape. Why? Who's to say that you can't stop the program and quit exercising? or go off the next day and eat a super sized value meal from Mcdonalds after a "slight" workout. If people aren't willing to commit themselves to a healthier life in the first place, what is going to convince them to commit to Wii fit?

some fat people are to embarassed to goto gym so to get fit in the privicy of there own home is a god send to some peeps.

Ill be buyin as the game looks fun and makes a nice change to the sort of games we all play these days on consoles/pc

beerm_basic