[QUOTE="a113524c"][QUOTE="bob_newman"][QUOTE="a113524c"][QUOTE="bob_newman"][QUOTE="bluntmastaslaya"]

im 100% sure when you think your "skiiing" your not. your standing on a board and shifting your weight from left to right... and not even coming close to the workout that actually skiing gives you. nore is your "soccer practice" giving you the same benefits as going outside, running around and kicking the ball around.

bob_newman

I'm 100% sure that when you think you're "driving" in a driving game, you're not. You're using your thumb to turn from left to right...and not even coming close to the feeling that real driving gives you.

You're whole argument is "you can do this in real life", but it's a video game. They're all video games. They're meant to be played, not analyzed. It'll be a new, fun way for people to start getting in shape.

Sure but, are you really coming close to the feeling that working out gives you? No, I think not. The point is that driving, in a game, is fun, while working out, is not. It does not matter if the game is presented in bright, attractive colors and minigames.

It wouldn't sell over 1.5 million copies in Japan if there were no redeeming factors to it. In other words, Japan is finding this thing to be fun.

And with the Balance Board being featured on Oprah, it's only going to sell even better in North America. People think this is a fun way to work out. In that respect, Wii Fit reaches its goal.

Like I said in my last post, the fun is going to wear off after a little bit. Initially, yes, it is probably very fun but, the sales do not account for the number of people who stop playing it after a few weeks. Are you still playing Wii Sports, Wii Play, or any of the other minigames (again, like I said in my previous posts)? I also said that I do not deny the fact that Wii Fit is going to sell like crazy, which it has in japan.

No, I'm not playing them. BUT, I am still using my Wii and Wiimote. The Balance Board that comes with Wii Fit is the thing that I'm interested in. As I said earlier, at least 10 games are in production for the Balance Board.

Also, once I'm bored of Wii Fit, I'll probably be using it the same way that I use Wii Sports: show it off to non-gamer friends. Great for parties.

Yes, I definitely agree that the Balance Board has countless possibilites for other great games. So, I have a question, will there be an option to buy the balance board my itself, without the Wii Fit game? If so, I will probably purchase the balance board.

[QUOTE="a113524c"][QUOTE="bob_newman"][QUOTE="bluntmastaslaya"]

im 100% sure when you think your "skiiing" your not. your standing on a board and shifting your weight from left to right... and not even coming close to the workout that actually skiing gives you. nore is your "soccer practice" giving you the same benefits as going outside, running around and kicking the ball around.

bob_newman

I'm 100% sure that when you think you're "driving" in a driving game, you're not. You're using your thumb to turn from left to right...and not even coming close to the feeling that real driving gives you.

You're whole argument is "you can do this in real life", but it's a video game. They're all video games. They're meant to be played, not analyzed. It'll be a new, fun way for people to start getting in shape.

Sure but, are you really coming close to the feeling that working out gives you? No, I think not. The point is that driving, in a game, is fun, while working out, is not. It does not matter if the game is presented in bright, attractive colors and minigames.

It wouldn't sell over 1.5 million copies in Japan if there were no redeeming factors to it. In other words, Japan is finding this thing to be fun.

And with the Balance Board being featured on Oprah, it's only going to sell even better in North America. People think this is a fun way to work out. In that respect, Wii Fit reaches its goal.

Like I said in my last post, the fun is going to wear off after a little bit. Initially, yes, it is probably very fun but, the sales do not account for the number of people who stop playing it after a few weeks. Are you still playing Wii Sports, Wii Play, or any of the other minigames (again, like I said in my previous posts)? I also said that I do not deny the fact that Wii Fit is going to sell like crazy, which it has in japan.

[QUOTE="bluntmastaslaya"]

im 100% sure when you think your "skiiing" your not. your standing on a board and shifting your weight from left to right... and not even coming close to the workout that actually skiing gives you. nore is your "soccer practice" giving you the same benefits as going outside, running around and kicking the ball around.

bob_newman

I'm 100% sure that when you think you're "driving" in a driving game, you're not. You're using your thumb to turn from left to right...and not even coming close to the feeling that real driving gives you.

You're whole argument is "you can do this in real life", but it's a video game. They're all video games. They're meant to be played, not analyzed. It'll be a new, fun way for people to start getting in shape.

Sure but, are you really coming close to the feeling that working out gives you? No, I think not. The point is that driving, in a game, is fun, while working out, is not. It does not matter if the game is presented in bright, attractive colors and minigames.

im almost 99% sure you cant go from yoga **** to skiing, and finally to soccer practice in real life under 10 minutes.

alexh_99

True but, I'm almost 99% sure that you are not going to get the same type of workout from leaning left and right on a board than you are when you're actually skiing. The point is that Wii Fit is (Like I said in the post that no one responded to :) ) just another combination of pointless minigames. We have enough of those, wouldn't you agree? Now, don't take this post the wrong way, I am not saying that people are not going to enjoy these minigames. There are tons of people who love these types of games and that is why they sell so well, especially when they are packaged with accessories (ex. Wii Play).

To the people that say it wont make you lose weight well your wrong. Think about this if you sit on your couch playing video games for one hour, or you play wii fit for one hour, which will make you burn more calories. (wii fit for the people who dont know) so now do that every single day, and you will lose weight. Not as much as going to the gym or jogging, but you will still lose some.

alexh_99

Ok, I'll give you that but, you can't hide from the fact that people are not going to be doing this everyday. Sure, it is going to seem really fun the first few weeks but, after a while it's going to get boring and people are not going to be playing the actually game anymore. Look at Wii Sports, it also tried to push the "play everyday to improve your skills and maybe lose some weight" concept. I don't know anyone that still plays wii sports daily. The same thing is bound to happen to Wii Fit owners. Sure, this thing is going to sell like crazy but, to me, it is just another combination or pointless minigames.

[QUOTE="bluntmastaslaya"]its called the outdoors.... explore it.Jaysonguy

So then you think we should also not play racing games, sports games, adventure games, platforming games.....

Wow, you must not like to play many games

I think he was referring to the fact that Wii Fit is supposed to help you lose weight

sorry
Galaxy2322

Go to youtube and do a quick "SSBB Toon link" and "SSSB Wolf" search and you should find the answer you are looking for.

I'm definitely not getting it. I would get a better game than Wii fit...like My horse and Me for example....Junior_AIN

How can you say that!? Kitty Luv is obviously going to be better than MHAM.

[QUOTE="-Despacio-"][QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

You've confused the Wii forum with System Wars

Have fun in there though

Jaysonguy

No I have not, I love Nintendo. I'm asking a question that I'd like Nintendo fans to comment on. I know we Nintendo fans can get touchy in our fanboy hearts, but it's not a crime to invite some crticism.

No you really have, a lot

Nintendo is doing great this gen, plenty of stellar games, and they're still thinking up ways to give new things to the consumers yet you make a thread pretty much saying you're not going to take it anymore.

Well then don't, get rid of your Wii and have fun making threads in System Wars.

Nobody is arguing the fact that nintendo is doing great this year or the fact that they have made some great games for this gen. You should probably go back a re-read the first post, I don't think you really understood what he was trying to say.

Im going to trade in Nights(No idea y i bought it) and Golden Compass(got with my wii) to get £40 off with my £25 it will add to £65 i will by Mario Kart Wii for £34.99 and Metroid Prime Corruption for £29.99. My brother will then buy another wheel for MK:Wii and Zack and Wiki for £25 that will be Buy one get one free so he will also get Sims: Castaways for free. My Mother will then buy a wii remote and Nunchuck for £39.99 amounting to 3 Wii remotes and Nunchucks.

-2 rubbish games+2 great games+2 more great games+ Wheel+Wii Remote & Nunchuck=Happy me:)

thank you for listening, signing out

Swixer-Swaxer

I don't know about Sims: Castaway being a 'great' game. :/