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e3 2009
5 Things That Should've Been at E3 But Weren't
All of the major E3 keynotes from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony are over. While 2009 is now officially the year of motion controls, there's still something missing. Here's what we expected to see at E3, but didn't. More » -
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Nintendo's E3 Keynote Liveblog Archive
Nintendo's E3 press conference hasn't even started, and they've already slammed Sony. Impressive! The conference kicks off at 9AM PT—noon ET—but our liveblog is getting fired up now. Besides the New Wii Fit Motion Music Plus New Play Super 64, what do you want to see?
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Comment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: Wow, they have the same thing as movie theaters do. What's next, video game title jumbles? 6 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Nintendo Points the Way to E3 with Trademarks 'Wii Fit Plus' and 'Art Academy'
What is Nintendo up to for E3? With the new DSi out and Wii MotionPlus coming out, it looks like a year for software. And these two new trademarks may reveal their announcements early. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Papercutninja: Wii Fit Plus is a sequel. 4 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Generic Wii Fit Balance Board Is Cheap, Still Comes at a Cost
This Wii Fit Balance Board offered by Chinavasion is just $65—not a bad price as the Balance Board is only offered in a Wii Fit bundle for $90. But we wouldn't recommend the purchase. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by jaydez: people in Chin have really small feet so it is acceptable there. 4 Responses | Other threads
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unconfirmed
Wii MotionPlus Given July 10 Release Date By Obscure Amsterdam Retailer
Just down that whole shaker of salt right now, please, because some obscure Dutch games retailer has given Nintendo's press shy MotionPlus attachment a July 10 European release date. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by polishlawngnome: Well that explains it all; the ratiler is in Amsterdam. Does anyone know what is legal in Amsterdam? 3 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Wii Jog Turns Every Game Into Wii Fit
If you've been disappointed by the level of calories burning from flailing wrists, Wii Jog can add the element of walking into almost any Wii title. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Scotland: Pedometer related video clip. 5 Responses | Other threads
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knockoffs
Wii Fit, Weight Fat: What's the Difference?
Weight Fat—found in a Japanese crane machine—copies Wii Fit with its green, grey and white color scheme and fonts. There's a problem with this knock-off, though: it's not even a video game. More »
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By Andi WangComment by pleasenopuffin: Am I the only one who thinks this is a HUGE stretch to call this a "rip-off?" 6 Responses | Other threads
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wii
Japanese Doctors Using Wii Fit to Help You Stop Being Fat
Nintendo has partnered with NEC, Panasonic and Hitachi to put together a system that actual doctors will use to check up on actual patients, using a Wii Fit. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by smegz: I crush tiny WiiFit board. It no make calls to Doctor! more » | Other threads
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wii
Riiflex Weights Make the Wii Fitter
As long as you are flailing away at whatever Wii title you're torturing yourself with, you might as well add some resistance. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Telecinision: Not a bad idea. . . . until you lose your grip and toss one of THOSE into your multiple... 9 Responses | Other threads
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wii fit
Wii Fit Foot Massage Pad Mixes Pleasure With Pain
Most people would not describe working out as a pleasurable experience, but nobody said that it has to be complete torture. That's where these silicone covers for your Wii Fit balance board can help. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by spider2544: i have one, it works out nice cause it does give quite a bit more grip when your doing wacky... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Commercials in Japan
Japanese Commercial Reminds You That Holidays Are Fattening and You Need Wii Fit
I don't know if there's a polite way to say this... but it looks like you're wearing your holiday gluttony. Take a page from Blam's book and get on a Wii Fit... fatty. [Kotaku]
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By Elaine ChowComment by Cyfer911: lol true but have you seen this vid ? 3 Responses | Other threads
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walmart
Walmart Sticks Wii Fit Into Women's Clothing Department
Now this is just low, Walmart—about as classy as us putting up a game called Wii Should Maybe Protect Our Employees From Being Trampled To Death next to the break room. [Kotaku]
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By Mark WilsonComment by admoseremic: "Wii Should Maybe Protect Our Employees From Being Trampled To Death" Burn. Oh, and when does the Richard Simmons Wii fitness game... 6 Responses | Other threads
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wii
Wii Fit Could Kill You: Wii Hospitalizes 10 People a Week
Wii Fit apparently turns you into a new man by literally breaking you. The Sun reports that the Wii is sending at least 10 people a week to the hospital with Wii-itis. Updated 3:50PM
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Comment by OMG! Ponies!: matt, your source is FoxNews. When you're citing to Steve "I Have To Drop A" Doocy and the rest... 8 Responses | Other threads
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EA Sports Active
EA Sports Active Brings Western-Style Fitness to Wii Fit Fans
EA is going after a piece of the Wii Fit pie with a new product dubbed "EA Sports Active." However, EA intends to differentiate it's product from Wii Fit by delivering a more Westernized exercise experience. Instead of a balance board, Sports Active utilizes the nunchuck controller inserted into a leg strap to track lower body movements and a resistance band for upper body strength training. The package also includes a 20 sport software package, calorie counter, virtual personal trainer, customizable workouts and a 30-day weight loss program. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by lpranal: This might be worthwhile if you can somehow use your own weights rather than the puny bands. There's just... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Wii Fit + LEGO Mindstorms = Super Nerd Soccer
No idea who did this originally, but Wired found a video of two dudes playing Wii Fit LEGO Mindstorms Soccer. Wait, what? Looks like the guys hooked up two Wii Fit balance boards to a LEGO Mindstorms trucks(?) and made them move around in sync with whatever leaning or jumping motion was made. A very fancy display of hackery all around, but can you imagine what the actual Wii Fit game will say when they weigh themselves on it? "Congratulations on being the only obese soccer players in existence." [YouTube via Wired] -
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Wii Ski and Snowboard Uses Balance Board, Looks Amazing
It isn't the first balance board-enabled ski game for the Wii, but it sure looks like it'll be the best. With the weird and richly varied balance board hacks cropping up all over the place, it's good — though late — for Nintendo to finally demonstrate a game that looks worthy of the device. [Kotaku]
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By John HerrmanComment by livinzlife: cough...1080 on n64...cough i would love to have that though 1 Responses | Other threads
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wii fit
Play Wii Fit with a Japanese Maid for $25
Why Akihabara's Refresh Club doesn't have a New York outlet, I don't know, but on the wake of this groundbreaking news, they better open it soon. For $25 you will be able to play Wii Fit with Japanese girls in French maid dresses. Yes, Wii Fit, that game with the balance board that often requires you to lean forward and backward. Because, you know, as the owner says, exercise is all about your playmates: More » -
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Panasonic's Living Room Concept Will Keep Your Family Fit
Apparently a fan of Jetsons-like living spaces, Panasonic is showing off a living room/kitchen area at CEATEC that puts all home gadgets and appliances on an interconnected network. Though we've seen numerous integrated home living concepts before, Panasonic's added a “Family Wellness Solution” that's kind of like a really advanced version of Wii Fit. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by Straynger: Can you just watch yourself working out? 1 Responses | Other threads
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NSFW Video: Topless Wii Fit Lets You Exercise In Front Of Your Computer
Remember Topless Wii and Topless Wii: The Revengening? Well this is different. This is Topless Wii Fit, as inspired by that one underpants video of the Wii Fit girl gyrating around. Like we said, different. Zoo Today has a really NSFW video and a slightly NSFW video. The slightly NSFW video after the jump. Head over to Zoo to see the jiggly jubblies. If you can play Wii Fit looking like this, let us know. More » -
nintendo
Man Uses Wii Balance Board to Move A Robot, Plans to Move People Too
Juan González has hacked together a simple setup that lets his Wii Balance board move a small, irritating robot in any direction. This looks like the first robotic pairing for the board, which has to date has only been interfaced with computers as a control device to awkwardly navigate games and mapping applications. It's pretty clear that González is excited about this hack (watch the end of the video), but he isn't done yet- next up is is a Balance Board-based "robo-surfboard." More »
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By John HerrmanComment by John Herrman: @macserv: Why anyone hasn't made a pusher bot by now is beyond me. more » | Other threads
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gaming
Wii Wheel and Wii Fit Board Combined to Make Racing Simulator
If you've already got a Wii Wheel and a Wii fit but are too cheap to buy an actual racing wheel with pedals, Nintendo Wii Fanboy has a good way to combine the two to accomplish kinda the same thing. All you need is a PC, a couple apps and the ability to follow written instructions, and you too can be the proud owner of that thing you see in the video above. The only thing we suggest is that there's some short of wheel block type things to prop up the balance board so it doesn't feel like you're flooring it all the time. [Nintendo Wii Fanboy]
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By Jason ChenComment by CutePuppyz: @Gujustud: Yea, I've been using Windows all my life. Hell, if I was a total Mac fanboy, I wouldn't choose to... more » | Other threads
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nintendo
Hacked Wii Fit Board Lets You Stumble Around Azeroth
The Germans who hacked a Wii Balance Board from Wii Fit to surf Google Earth have found a much more fun use for the peripheral – running around World of Warcraft. In this follow up video, Simon and Mattieu control a low level gnome exploring Ironforge, avoiding wolves and slamming into tree trunks. Now all they need to do is hack the Wiimote and Nunchuck to understand macros and I will be the fittest WoW player EVER. [Technabob]
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By Elaine ChowComment by VENAT0R: first off, me and some friends used to play halo with a ddr dance pad all the time. second,... more » | Other threads
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wii fit
Weak, Flabby Dollar Creating Wii Fit Shortage, Could Probably Use Some Time On Wii Fit
Did you see Lam sweating it out in his Wii Fit review? Did that cause you rush out to the store, hands trembling with anticipation, in an attempt to procure one for yourself? Of course it did, but you probably came home empty-handed because the thing was basically sold out weeks before it even launched. And now we know why: the US Dollar sucks, and it's causing the notoriously conservative Nintendo to shift stock to places like Europe and Japan. More » -
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Hacked Wii Balance Board Surfs Google Earth
From a technical standpoint, what's going on here isn't all the mind-blowing. A group of German students are using the Wii Balance Board (from Wii Fit) as an input to navigate Google Earth. But what is notable is that the board was programmed to allow users to surf Earth ala unconventionally transparent marketing ploy super heroes. Unfortunately, the turning sensation more closely resembles FPS strafing. But Man must first walk before he can surf—and surf before he can surf the cosmos. -
wii fit review
Wii Fit Review By a Formerly Fit Geek
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 my own good and I was never so happy as at the end of a long day of training. Then things went sour, as they can. My friend who owned my boxing gym was mortally hurt outside of it in a fight with criminals, and a few months later I smashed my leg in a bad bike accident. I quit it all and my body has since been ravaged by the high-tech lifestyle. I'm now incapable of jumping high or running fast. If my body was a gadget, I'd have thrown it out a long time ago. I think of all these things when I use the Wii Fit and grow a bit sad. But what's positive is that for the first time in years, I'm excited to exercise. Wii fit is making me happier and healthier. (However retarded it is to exercise in front of a TV.) More » -
nintendo
Nyko's Energy Pak Gives the Wii Fit Balance Board a Recharge
Nobody likes buying batteries, and chances are if you are a fatty in dire need of some Wii Fit workouts, you will probably go through quite a few of them. Fortunately, the team at Nyko are offering a solution with their new Energy Pak product for the balance board. The Pak installs on the bottom of the board and makes it easy to plug in for a recharge without having to remove the device or turn the board over. You can get your sweaty hands on one starting May 19th for $19.99. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by FrancesTheMute: nice, but the wii fit board should probably have come with rechargeable batteries in the first place. more » | Other threads
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nintendo
Nintendo Wii Fit Here
Nintendo rang the doorbell at 8:30AM to give me some training in Wii Fit. They calibrated the board to my body by taking my age and measuring my weight. I did some basic yoga stretches, and found them surprisingly hard. My BMI is 25.99, which makes me overweight. My body age, which is much like a brain age score, is 42. Not good. The good news is that between the tracking of fitness, the variety of actual exercises like running in place and pushups and squats, and fun balance games like ski jump and tightrope walking, I might actually get off my ass and use this thing. Often. More » -
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Dealzmodo: Get a $10 Wal-Mart Gift Card with Wii Fit Preorder
Looking to get a Wii Fit to make yourself, if not sexy in a bathing suit this summer, at least a touch less repulsive? Hey, good for you! Well, Wal-Mart is looking to sell lots of the little balance boards, so if you pre-order through them before May 11, you'll get a $10 online gift card. It's perfect to use for a new belt or some slimmer pants or something. [Wal-Mart via More » -
gaming
Wii Fit Is Gonna Cost You $90
Nintendo has announced that Wii Fit with the Balance Board will cost $90 when it hits US shelves. We can debate about that price all day, but you should realize that Wii Fit could cost you a lot MORE than $90 if it makes you live longer, you end up buying more food/paying more rent and the debt collectors actually expect you to cough up that cash for your kids' college loans. Moral? Dying young ain't so bad. And Wii Fit is too damned expensive, even if the public "buys" it. [kotaku]
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By Mark WilsonComment by RetepNamenots: By the way: Wii Fit will cost £79.99 in the UK, which is $159.34 USD. So please, stop complaining. more » | Other threads
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gaming
Nintendo Probably Didn't Take Wii Fit Idea From Jackie Chan
Although Nintendo didn't take much inspiration from Jackie Chan and his crazy 2005 J-Mat Fitness, you can't help but see some similarities between it and Wii Fit. You probably never heard of this Jackie Chanselloutworkout machine because it costs $90 and needed another $80 XaviXPORT console to use. We're kind of sorry we missed it, because if anybody could get you in shape to take a 80 foot dive into a tree, then do three movies you hate just for a paycheck, it's Jackie. [Siliconera via Kotaku]
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By Jason ChenComment by Lupison: "Why is he dancing on that giant maxi pad?" That's exactly what I was giong to post you bastard. more » | Other threads
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gaming
Lousy Wii Fit Accessories Already On Their Way
The Wii Fit isn't actually even available yet officially in the US, but manufacturers like Subsonic have already developed a line of "accessories" to help you get the most out of your Nintendo Wii "exercise" kit. There's a silicon mat to lay on top of your WF so you don't slip on all that sweat you're going to be working up, and a rechargeable battery pack for your board (it's wireless). Rounding out the pack is a carrying bag and a microfiber spray and dust cleaner for wiping those feet stains off your Fit. Not a bad lot if you're going to be using the thing daily, but nothing you couldn't make out of stuff you already have lying around. [Kotaku]
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By Jason ChenComment by Skeezix404: Why is it that no one seems to take issue with the obvious packaging error? This "kit" does not include... more » | Other threads
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gaming
Wii Fit Priced at $89.99?
A fuzzy release list image has been floating around that shows the North American version of Wii Fit priced at $89.99 with a $10 deposit. The image supposedly originates from Gamestop—but as always, it is just a rumor until an official announcement is made. [Wiicast]
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By Sean FallonComment by Waiver: Samsclub.com has a page and price posted with a couple pictures of the packaging. Search for item #149767 Product available May... more » | Other threads
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nintendo
Wii Fit to Launch on May 19, Wall Street Journal Reports
According to the Wall Street Journal, the get-body-conscious Nintendo Wii Fit will launch on May 19 in the US. Meanwhile, we just got a European Nintendo press release pointing to an April 25 release. [Kotaku and Nintendo]
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By Jesus DiazComment by robb674: Wow, some high horses here! I'm a 40 year old male and use Wii sports as a sole workout program.... more » | Other threads
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gaming
Wii Fit Doesn't Actually Make You Fit, Definitely Makes Miyamoto's Wallet Fat
It was always unlikely to us that the Wii Fit would be the thing to sculpt your gelatinous torso into something suitable for American Gladiators, but Nintendo's Miyamoto finally admitted it himself. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by robb674: @Brian Sexton: Nice, I've lost 8 lbs. in 2 weeks in Wii Boxing and intend to keep going! Maybe some others... more » | Other threads
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gaming
Wii Fit Gets Launch Frame: Q2 2008
The yoga-stretch-exercise add-on for the Wii finally gets a launch "frame" for the US: Q2 2008. Excuse us while we queue up stories about Wii Fits breaking under the massive weight of American fatties. Maybe that's what took Nintendo so long to localize it for the NA audience—trying to find enough structural engineers. [Kotaku]
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By Jason ChenComment by Chuck Pearce: @daftrok: Only 330 lbs vs 300. Wow I would have thought the Japaneses one would be 200lbs and the American... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Wii Fit Mat Soaks Up Non-existent Sweat From Wii Fit Workout
Our colleagues from Kotaku have played with the Wii Fit balance accessory for the Wii and give it a unanimous "hate it," but we still have high hopes for the thing. Joining us in our wishful thinking is the entirety of Japan, which bought 1 million of these things already, and Japanese peripheral makers, who made a yoga mat-ish mat to cushion your knees while you're exercising on the hulk of plastic. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by vagrant: Some of the commercials for this are funny. There's this one old bird using it to hula-hoop in one of... more » | Other threads
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Wii Fit Unboxed and Groped
Japan native CheapyD from gaming deals site Cheapassgamer got his hands on Nintendo's new exercise game Wii Fit and undressed it for the world to see. Verdict: We forget how thin the board is. While the concept resembles step aerobics, nothing about the experience does (from the brief trade show hands-on we had). So despite this being yet another extra console peripheral—putting the cherry on top of the Rock Band sundae that we call our living room—it should fit under a couch with ease. [cheapassgamer] -
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WiiFit Japanese Pricing Announced: $75
This Japanese pricing of 8,800 Yen ($75) for the WiiFit should give you a good idea of how much that Nintendo Wii balance/exercise/yoga board is going to cost in the US. It's going to go on sale December 1 in Japan, and if Nintendo wants to cash in on any kind of holiday sales at all, you know they're going to try and pump it out before December 25 here as well. In comparison, the Wii is 25,000 Yen in Japan ($213) as opposed to the $249 here, so you could probably expect the WiiFit to go for a bit more than $75 when it swims over. [Famitsu via Kotaku]
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