Just like we suspected, gamers everywhere young and old are starting to complain about the aches and pains that come from the abrupt (key word) movements that come from using the motion sensing capabilities of the Wii-mote.
I've witnessed this firsthand. I brought my Wii to work during our Thanksgiving luncheon and had coworkers of all creeds trying it out. Some gasping in exhaustion from Wii Sports Boxing.
Which brings me to my point. You're all playing wrong, people. Nintendo is aiming for this same audience that is stupid enough to hurt themselves while playing these games incorrectly. I swear if that grandmother they had in their ad tried Wii Boxing without any prior instruction she'd die of a stroke before the end of the first round.
They need to watch their little Mii character. He/she doesn't throw punches as fast as a real human does. Other games like this are also being played just like their real life counterparts which is exhausting, especially for more consecutive hours at a time then even the actual sports event would take.
Even still, this should be no excuse for pain.
I'm a relatively healthy 31 year old. I move around a lot at work and occasionally carry pretty heavy computer equipment. A few hours of Wii games shouldn't make me hurt the way it does. I couldn't understand why until I saw myself on video. All my movements weren't heavy or exhausting. I knew how to play the games. I'd play tennis with very small movements that would just move the Wii-mote slightly enough to cause a reaction. The thing is those very small movements were very abrupt.
Nintendo spokesperson, Perrin Kaplan was quoted as putting the blame on lack of exercise on behalf of gamers. Wall Street Journal.
I disagree wholeheartedly. My wife spends an hour and a half at the gym EVERY DAY and she was aching too. When you play correctly it isn't exhausting but you do get aches from the quick repetitive motions. It isn't anything I'd sue over nor do I recommend anyone else try to, but I don't think it's about being fit at all.
If you've had a few hours experience with the Wii would you be inclined to agree?
