Testseek.com have collected 73 expert reviews of the Nintendo Wii Fit and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nintendo Wii Fit.
April 2008
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The editors liked
Tracks weight and body mass index
Various genres of fitness games
Tones muscles and improves balance
Supports Wii Fit Channel function to check your personal progress.
The editors didn't like
Board only takes up to only 150kg
Initially locks most of the exercises
Lacks option for players to create their own workout programs
Abstract: Alright, lets just get this out of the way: Wii Fit isnt going to give you the muscles of Schwarzenegger or give you the subtle grace of Baryshnikov. In short, if you go in spaghetti-armed and uncoordinated, youll probably come out that way. Much li...
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Published: 2008-05-21, Author: Matt , review by: Businessweek.com
Brilliant product design; intuitive software; good mix of content; batteries included
Some tactless messages; the yoga instructor can be a little snarky
The best implementation yet of good-for-you gaming thats actually fun
Cleverly disguises exercise behind videogame interface; Balance Board works well; balance games are fun.
Cant queue up exercises to form a routine; insensitive to body-image issues; BMI doesnt measure fitness.
The commercial success of the Wii can be attributed to many different things. The low price point is surely a big factor, but the systems innovative input method is its defining feature. Nintendos system has made gaming more accessible by converting ...
Abstract: I used to be very proud of my legs. I have slight knees and ankles. But the muscles around the bones were very strong. And in my early 20s, as a full-time martial artist, I could kick very hard. My nose bled like a faucet, but I will say I could hold ...
Its exercise. Fun mini games. Strong Mii integration.
Its exercise. Balance Board feedback is sometimes vague. Weak multiplayer support.
Gamers looking for an excuse to get off the couch will find plenty here to love, in the form of truly entertaining mini games like skiing, snowboarding, and dancing. Serious fitness freaks, however, may not be impressed with the Wii Fits gentle traini...
Abstract: Nintendo’s Wii made its mark as the fun system that got gamers and non-gamers alike off their couches to play tennis and golf with motion-sensing controllers. On Monday, the company will introduce an accessory that encourages users to take exercising w...
Abstract: Wii Fit's doing something right. A couple of days into the game's workout regimen, I didn't want to keep playing -- it is exercise, after all. But I persevered, and eventually I improved at the minigames, felt physically challenged on some exercises, a...
Balance board is a great new peripheral, Exercises will help your balance and strength, Beats the repetitiveness of going to the gym, Some fun balance board games, Pleasant presentation throughout.
No way to create your own exercise program, Youre forced to unlock most of the activities, Some games are rather shallow, Health and fitness assessments can be problematic, Board is sensitive, but you can still cheat at exercises.
Wii Fit will help you work up a sweat, but its not as smooth and fun a workout as youd probably like. ...
Abstract: Wii Fit takes the whole concept of games as exercise to a new level with the inclusion of a balance board peripheral that can tell you on the fly exactly how well--or how poorly--youre doing with its various activities. As such, Nintendo is heavily ma...
