Even back in 1984 on its original platform, Nintendo strove to make their system interactive and more realistic with the release of Duck Hunt with its gun attachment. The Wii Fit, Nintendo’s latest release on its new system the Nintendo Wii, keeps the tradition going. The Wii Fit is great for all the reasons the Wii system is great, namely, highly interactive, very original, responds well, and makes for a great social activity.
Many parents prefer the Wii to its rival systems (Playstation III and Xbox 360) because it is physically more involving and therefore has actual health benefits for their children. Wii Fit takes it a step further by making it an actual exercise program. The system actually has a virtual personal trainer that guides you and keeps track of your progress.
The activities have a large range of game types such as yoga, tight rope walking, step exercises, hula-hooping, downhill skiing, and many more unlockable modes. The system is based largely on weight displacement principles and responds to movements very accurately. You must create your personal profile when you first use it by entering your age, weight, height, and by performing various tests. Once these are all complete, you get to choose a character that will represent you. There are many original characters as well as many popular characters such as Mr. Spock and Darth Vader.
It is sure to be a popular Christmas gift item this year, although, many retailers are already completely out of stock. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, entertain guests, or have flat out fun, Nintendo’s Wii Fit is the system for you!
