Wii Fit

[DCK]

I can't believe no-one made a thread about this, because I think this is f***ing amazing! Best non-game idea Nintendo has had so far!

Check the amazing trailer here. (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/21592.html?type=flv) Hot girl included.

Am I the only one who simply can't wait for a daily portion of Wii fitness?

[Retro_Link]

I can't believe no-one made a thread about this,
They did! on the Wii E3 Board,

http://www.n-europe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15673

Could be moved to this board now!

[nintendo_guy]

I can't believe no-one made a thread about this, because I think this is f***ing amazing! Best non-game idea Nintendo has had so far!

Check the amazing trailer here. (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/21592.html?type=flv) Hot girl included.

Am I the only one who simply can't wait for a daily portion of Wii fitness?

You probably are.

But applauds to you for showing the trailer with the chick.

[Nintenchris]

Personaly this "game" isnt for me
BUT i would like to say that i know for a fact that the very moment it is released it will be on all the usual TV programs and maybe even the news just because "it will help you get fit".. and sales will be very high because of this.

So yeah this isnt aimed at regular gamers.. so i dont wanna hear any of that "what the hell is this" crap, if you dont like it.. no one said you had to buy it :heh:

[blender]

this is awesome and could save my life
.
except I am 18 stone so my fat -bastardness (its muscle really) will probably exclude me.

[jammy2211]

Really looking forward too it, I really enjoy Nintendo trying to make stuff like this and think it's going to be a huge console seller as well as simply, alot of fun. I do 30 minutes exercise every night and something like this would just be incredible to help.

I think Nintendo are striking a great balance between the extended audience and more hardcore games. This one is definitely the highlight of the extended audience, but who knows what crazy and wacky ideas Nintendo will have next!

[dannbrownn]

This will be a pretty interesting thing to see. I will definitely be getting it as it is something that my mum, dad and grandparents will enjoy, some of the mini games look good as well!

More interestingly though will be the wii balance board itself, what other games might use it?

Think of the possibilities: Surfing skating and all that stuff... but this is nintendo and you can guarantee they will have something original for it!

Personally i would like to see a Monkey Ball game that uses the balance board!

[raven_blade2006]

Its not quite to my tastes. But I hope and believe that it will become the next cultural phenomenom for Wii in the same way that Wii Sports stole the headlines.

[Advance]

The idee is nice, but it is all made on the balance board, I would have rather seen that the "game" should have made more use of the wii mote by the mini-games.

[flameboy]

There is another thread on this in the E3 board, it will get merged with this thread in good time.

Personally think Nintendo are making a very shrewd move releasing this, but for me it is not a headline announcement, which it clearly was Nintendo held it back till the end and even said "we have Miyamoto coming on soon to reveal a new game" and everyone expected a new awe inspiring franchise and instead we get a glorified step aerobics dvd.

[Gizmo]

I remember saying on IRC after the comment about Miyamoto coming on to announce a new Wii game that will be perfect for both markets "Animal Crossing Wii, guaranteed."

Those words didn't taste good when I had to eat them :(

[dannbrownn]

There is another thread on this in the E3 board, it will get merged with this thread in good time.

Personally think Nintendo are making a very shrewd move releasing this, but for me it is not a headline announcement, which it clearly was Nintendo held it back till the end and even said "we have Miyamoto coming on soon to reveal a new game" and everyone expected a new awe inspiring franchise and instead we get a glorified step aerobics dvd.

I quite agree with that comment, but as i am sure that you meant it, i only think that about the wii fit game itself, i think that the balance board has the potential to be a great gaming device... although not in the same league as the wiimote and nunchuck.

[Fierce_LiNk]

I'm not entirely sure why people are worried about this at all. It's not like Nintendo are saying "THE NEXT MARIO KART WILL ONLY BE PLAYED THIS WAY!"

It's just adding variety, to an already expanding market. You can't get WiiSport type games on other systems due to the controls, and the same will apply to WiiFit. At the same time, Nintendo are still giving us the classics like Mario Kart, they've let slip that Pikmin will see a future release, we all know we'll see the classics like Zelda et co at some other point, and third parties are announcing new games all the time.

Really don't understand why people are worried about the hardcore market at all. We should be bluddy excited, we're getting a pretty damn, for want of a better sentence, fucking good selection of games and applications for our system.

[jammy2211]

I'm not entirely sure why people are worried about this at all. It's not like Nintendo are saying "THE NEXT MARIO KART WILL ONLY BE PLAYED THIS WAY!"

It's just adding variety, to an already expanding market. You can't get WiiSport type games on other systems due to the controls, and the same will apply to WiiFit. At the same time, Nintendo are still giving us the classics like Mario Kart, they've let slip that Pikmin will see a future release, we all know we'll see the classics like Zelda et co at some other point, and third parties are announcing new games all the time.

Really don't understand why people are worried about the hardcore market at all. We should be bluddy excited, we're getting a pretty damn, for want of a better sentence, fucking good selection of games and applications for our system.

Exactly how I feel, the DS is flooded with casual games in the mass, but for a hardcore gamer to complain there is nothing on the system for them, they would deserve a huge slap in the face.

The Wii line up is even stronger then what the DS had at this period in it's life (to both expanded and hardcore audiences) and the companies are starting to make games that can be enjoyed by both markets equally. Hell, the new Zelda is showing that sort of a trend in Japan, hardcores praise it while casuals enjoy it due to an excellent hybrid of appeal.

This sort of gaming is far more appealing to me then 100% hardcore games, personally anyway.

[Tyson]

Can't wait to shed some pounds, even though alot of my weight come from my height. I don't see why people say "just go outside", because let's face the fats, not everyone is confident enough to be seen with their sweat on, or their shorts.

[Cookyman]

http://www.wiihealthy.com/images/helpreggiesig1.jpg

Heres the petition! lol

petition (http://www.petitiononline.com/Reggie/petition.html)

[Retro_Link]

http://www.cubed3.com/news/8143/1/Wii_Fit_Set_to_Cost_Only_£35?

Nintendo News | Wii Fit Set to Cost Only £35?

Quick News - According to numerous online retailers, GameStop included, Nintendo's early-2008 Wii Fit package, which includes the bundle Balance Board as well, is set to only cost $69.99, which equates to roughly £35! Considering the technology included, this seems a great price-point. Good price if true! Though more likely to be £40 over here!

[Cube]

Good price if true! Though more likely to be £40 over here!

Converting the price realistically, it'll be between £50 and £60 if it's that price in the US.

[Gizmo]

Thing is games don't sell at currency conversion rates. Games would only be £25 if that were true. More like to be about £50 here.

[Dante]

WiiFit preorders (http://news.punchjump.com/article.php?id=4777)

Sales for Nintendo Co.'s upcoming fitness title Wii Fit increased 310 percent on Wed. upon availability to pre-order the product at Amazon.com.

Wii Fit, said to be released on Jan. 1, moved to sales rank of No. 74 from No. 304. The title will be released with a Wii Balance Board peripheral for a list price of $69.99.

Wii Fit is said to feature more than 40 exercises, including aerobics, muscle training and yoga.

Nintendo debuted Wii Fit and the Wii Balance Board at the E3 Media & Business Summit in July. It said the title would be released to the U.S. in early 2008 but did not provide a retail price.

[mcj metroid]

I'm not entirely sure why people are worried about this at all. It's not like Nintendo are saying "THE NEXT MARIO KART WILL ONLY BE PLAYED THIS WAY!"

It's just adding variety, to an already expanding market. You can't get WiiSport type games on other systems due to the controls, and the same will apply to WiiFit. At the same time, Nintendo are still giving us the classics like Mario Kart, they've let slip that Pikmin will see a future release, we all know we'll see the classics like Zelda et co at some other point, and third parties are announcing new games all the time.

Really don't understand why people are worried about the hardcore market at all. We should be bluddy excited, we're getting a pretty damn, for want of a better sentence, fucking good selection of games and applications for our system.

Exactly.. im very excited for this game. I think many people will be eating their words soon.

[harribo]

Exactly.. im very excited for this game. I think many people will be eating their words soon.

As part of a well balanced diet to go with the game I would assume.

[mcj metroid]

As part of a well balanced diet to go with the game I would assume.

ohhh I didn't think of that one... Good one:)

[Oxigen_Waste]

Honestly, I'm not excited at all about this. This is a first, since I first bought my game cube. Weird.

[Maiky-NiSuTe]

i need this game BAD!!

[MadDog]

I think this will be superb and cant wait for it...

But one thing im woried about i the price....

[Goron_3]

I think this will be superb and cant wait for it...

But one thing im woried about i the price....

I'm just annoyed it runs on batteries :(

[mcj metroid]

oh dear i forgot that it runs on batteries. Ah well it will be worth it. I'm confident this will be a massive hit and will be wii's biggest selling game when released.

I also think it will be brilliant.It looks tremendous fun.

[RedShell]

I'm just annoyed it runs on batteries :(Hopefully it won't use that much power, something similar to the battery life of the Wavebird would be nice.

[nicolasmasset]

I tried wii fit the other day, and I must say it was pretty fun. I'm not sure about the longevity in single player though. The balance board is extremely sensitive, making the yoga exercises pretty hard! I guess I'll buy it, but it'll probably only come out of the closet during holidays with the family.

One other thing: you absolutely CAN'T fake the hoola hooping. You really have to hoola hoop! :p

[Cube]

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[Slaggis]

Ski-ing = Awesome.

Also, we get to go for a run? (obviously while "fake running"?) Awesome!

[triforce_keeper]

Maaan can't wait for this game. Sucks it's not gunna be out for Christmas, could of bought it my mum as a Christmas pressie...

[Retro_Link]

http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/__icsFiles/artimage/2007/10/10/pc_fc_n_gn/2_3.jpgThat looks awesome!

Bring on 1080 Wii to follow Winter 2008!

[Owen]

Maaan can't wait for this game. Sucks it's not gunna be out for Christmas, could of bought it my mum as a Christmas pressie...

So agree. It needs to be out straight after Chrimbo though. Everyone diets and exercises then...

[gekko]

Not putting this out for Christmas is a big mistake. My mum bought a Wii but has only played Wii Sports. She's only interested in games that involve you moving about and exercising and also she works long hours and hasn't much spare time for gaming. This would be perfect for her but I can't see her buying it any other time apart from Christmas when she's got time to play it and all the family is around to join in the fun.

More serious gamers are going to have a great Christmas with Galaxy et al but with not much for casual gamers to get their teeth into, I don't think its going to be a 'Wii Christmas' like last year was.

[Retro_Link]

Ski Jump Gameplay

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/26246.html

Football Gameplay

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/26250.html

[ShadowV7]

I foresee Nintendo absolutely owning the Japanese charts this season. This is moving up my wanted list and itispretty neat. It's a non game that can last a while and attract a load of people to play it. This would be funny with friends, wonder if girls will play it since it shows their weight...

[khilafah]

Japanese Release December 1st!!

Pre-ordered.. :)

[Helmsly]

pretty good gameplay trailer (no actors or anything it just gameplay footage). This trailer shows Football, Skiing, the Hoola hoop game and Yoga:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpTlb7j52-E

[amkrisis]

wiifit ... fuck yeah!

But BE DAMNEDfor it not beiing out in EUrope around xmas

[Owen]

wiifit ... fuck yeah!

But BE DAMNEDfor it not beiing out in EUrope around xmas

It has to be out January/Feb here.

As i said before, it makes sense to release it here after Christmas when everyone has put on a couple of pounds!

[gekko]

Trouble is, everyone may be a few pounds heavier in weight but by then they'll be a few pounds lighter in pocket too :(.

[jammy2211]

To be honest though, if they put this out before Christmas Nintendo would have even less hope in keeping Wii stocks level with demand over Christmas.

That's my theory on the Smash Bro's delay too, but yeah, I know for certain if this game was released before Xmas I wouldn't have a hope in hell of buying it. Already got a growing list of games on my to buy list >_>.

I'm not sure when I want this to come out, cause I can't really get it when I get Smash Bro's :/. Maybe if this releases early Feb and Smash Bro's late March, er, yeah.

[Dante]

Scan
http://www.enregistrersous.com/images/146978149120071107135342.jpg

[Petey Piranah]

If this game isn't a million seller in Japan, then I don't know what will be. They're been so harsh on Nintendo games lately in terms of sales...

[jammy2211]

I want this game, and I don't know why.

[Hero-of-Time]

From Gonintendo

Wii Fit has gone on sale, and yes…there were lines. Yodobashi Camera opened to a 100 person line, eager to get their hands (and feet) on Wii Fit. Is this line indicative of big sales? We won’t know until Wednesday next week.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/HolymanHirst/thumb_top_1.jpg
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Will this be the title that jumpstarts the flagging sales in Japan? Tune in on Wednesday to find out :)

[darksnowman]

I knew this was out soon but I didn't realise it was now. If this doesn't sell like hot cakes then something is going wrong... first Japan don't by much Mario Galaxy then imagine if they didn't show the interest in this that everyone expects. Nintendo would surely go outta business. :heh:

I'm gonna make the conservative prediction that Wii Fit will sell out and Wii sales will sky rocket once more.

[dazzybee]

Wii sales have already gone back to number one, but Wiis are plenty in stock in Japan (I'm here now). I'm in osaka currently, heading back to Tokyo tomorrow night, I'm going to Akihabara Tuesday so I'll take photo's of any activity Wii Fit style there!

[ShadowV7]

I want to see the sales of this. Sucks if it sells more than Galaxy, which I can see happening...

But that's a load of people queueing up for it.

Damn your lucky dazzybee :(

[James McGeachie]

If it sells more? Hell it's probably going to demolish Galaxy's sales, not only at launch but more importantly in the long run.

Casual games have been the only games with "legs" on Nintendo consoles since....well, as long as I can remember. I don't think any hardcore games in the Gamecube days ever hung around the top 1- charts for more than a couple of weeks either, where as Wii sports and play stuck in the top 10 for a damn good while. Wii fit will very likely keep up the same trend.

[dazzybee]

Wii Fit will sell insane amounts of copies, but thats a great thing. If half of the people who buy Wii fit decide to take a punt on Galaxy (I'm not incuding typical gamers) then that's great!!

[Zechs Merquise]

Wii sales went back to number one last week, but I hope this sees them sky rocket to new highs and totally destroy the opposition over christmas. I think this is one of the reasons Brawl was delayed, two such big titles would only hurt each others sales.

On the Gameplay front, I think the skiing looks sweet.

[Patch]

It's almost impossible for us Westerners to predict the day-to-day tastes of the Japanese, but I agree with everyone who says that Wii Fit will sell insane amounts of copies, at least globally speaking.

I'm going to go on a limb here and bet that it will be Wii's second best-selling game.

I'm also betting it will be Wii's greatest source of media-frenzy when it comes to Wii-Fit-related injuries and mishaps.

[darksnowman]

Patchy, nice point there. The broken ankle claims will be rife!

[Patch]

Broken ankles, muscle-pulling, mild strokes even!

I also expect to see a picture of a balance board firmly embedded in someone's TV by the end of the year.

[Owen]

I'm really looking forward to wii fit, i've said this likes 10,000 times but NOE are really missing a BIG opportunity if they don't release this January.

Many peoples New Years Resolutions are too lose weight! Just think of the adverts they could do!

[Zechs Merquise]

I'm really looking forward to wii fit, i've said this likes 10,000 times but NOE are really missing a BIG opportunity if they don't release this January.

Many peoples New Years Resolutions are too lose weight! Just think of the adverts they could do!

I think you're onto something there! You should get a job with Nintendo's PR dept.

[James]

I think you're onto something there! You should get a job with Nintendo's PR dept.

They have one?

[Owen]

They have one?

Not sure?

I would love to do that though!

[Zechs Merquise]

Not sure?

I would love to do that though!

Make getting Wii Fit your new year's resolution!

I reckon it'd make a great ad, I can't believe how many Wii ads are on TV at the mo, saw the RE:UC one last night, it's very good. Even got my bird interested.

[tapedeck]

Indeed, a "kind of" review is up here:

http://spong.com/detail/editorial.jsp?eid=10109712&cid=&tid=&pid=&plid=&page=1


Most interesting part is that JOGGING is just putting the wii mote in your pocket. NOT using the board! OOOOOooooo. Controversial!

[Patch]

Most interesting part is that JOGGING is just putting the wii mote in your pocket. NOT using the board! OOOOOooooo. Controversial!

Hmmm, that's going to be a serious problem for those who like jogging in the nude. Er, not that I do that or anything . . . yeah.

[/ nando /]

This is looking like a certain purchase for me. I could certainly do with doing some daily exercise and perhaps this would help! And anyway, I'll need the Balance Board for 1080 in the future.. won't I, Nintendo :heh:

[tapedeck]

In a similar vein to Brain Training, it looks like this is a title in which you may or may not return to day after day to see what your BMI is.

But I have to ask, does anyone else return to the brain training "days"? So that you get the stamps, keep on trecking etc...

It seems that missing out on features because you haven't returned day after day or you return a month later is something nintendo took from Animal Crossing and applied to all of their "training" games.

A good thing and a bad thing me thinks. I like consistency. And I'm lazy. Maybe this isn't the title for me. No doubt I will push my parents to buy it anyway.

[Serebii]

Hmmm, that's going to be a serious problem for those who like jogging in the nude. Er, not that I do that or anything . . . yeah.
There are other places you can put the Wiimote :p

[triforce_keeper]

There are other places you can put the Wiimote :p

You sick, sick pokemon :shakehead

[Serebii]

I meant stuck to your leg with tape obviously :p

You're the one who jumped to the conclusion :p

[James]

I meant stuck to your leg with tape obviously :p


Wait, what?

[Hero-of-Time]

Heres the sales numbers for the game.

[WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) - 261,000

Also heres the early numbers for the consoles sold.

DSL 126000
PSP 78000
Wii 71000
PS3 41000
PS2 15000
360 5200

Looks like the Wii had a spike just like we all said.

[Noku]

Heres the sales numbers for the game.

[WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) - 261,000

Also heres the early numbers for the consoles sold.

DSL 126000
PSP 78000
Wii 71000
PS3 41000
PS2 15000
360 5200

Looks like the Wii had a spike just like we all said.

Yep. How were the sales of SMG? Spikey as well?

Oh, and by the way: OMFGz0r, teh g4me only sold 11OOO more tehn SMG did in its first w33k!@?$

[Zechs Merquise]

Yep. How were the sales of SMG? Spikey as well?

Oh, and by the way: OMFGz0r, teh g4me only sold 11OOO more tehn SMG did in its first w33k!@?$

lololololol I don;t know why people are knocking the Mario Galaxy sales, over 250,000 in one week is pretty good, as is this. Plus Wii has a second week back on top :)

[James McGeachie]

Yep. How were the sales of SMG? Spikey as well?


Not in the top 10 anyway.

01. [NDS] Prof. Layton and Pandora’s Box (Level 5) - 294,000 / NEW
02. [WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) - 261,000 / NEW
03. [PS2] SD Gundam G Generation Spirits (Bandai-Namco) - 252,000 / NEW
04. [NDS] Dragon Quest IV (Square-Enix) - 135,000 / 732,000
05. [PS2] Sengoku Basara 2: Heroes (Capcom) - 95,000 / NEW
06. [NDS] Mario Party DS (Nintendo) - 80,000 / 539,000
07. [PS2] World Soccer Winning Eleven 2008 (Konami) - 74,000 / 368,000
08. [360] Assassin’s Creed (Ubi Soft) - 41,000 / NEW
09. [WII] Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo) - 41,000 / 103,000
10. [NDS] Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters World Championship 2008 (Konami) - 35,000 / NEW

[killer kirby]

Wow DQ IV nearly at 1,000,000 ^_^
Looking forward to seeing what IX can pull off XD

[Zechs Merquise]

Shocked to see the 360 version of Assasin's Creed charting above the PS3 version.

[khilafah]

Shocked to see the 360 version of Assasin's Creed charting above the PS3 version.

PS3 version delayed to January I think. SMG sold about 36,000 this week so pretty steady.

[DiemetriX]

A great video tour of Wii fit can be found here:
http://revver.com/watch/514734/flv/wii-fit-balance-games-video-tour-1/

Looks amazing. I have to put this in my must buy list <3

[Zechs Merquise]

PS3 version delayed to January I think. SMG sold about 36,000 this week so pretty steady.

ahhhh that explains everything. I thought it was very odd. Good to hear Mario sales are steady away. Mario has never been a game that has sold bucket loads on release, but a slow steady burner that racks up serious sales over the lifetime of a console.

Saying that, Mario Galaxy has been the fastest selling to date, having already clocked up over 1.1 million units.

[blender]

monkeyball franchise on the wiiboard confirmed. its got a firstperson game where you move with your feet and shoot with the wiimotte. same monkey fight. same monkey target. IMAGINE ALL THE PEOPLE

[DiemetriX]

PS3 version delayed to January I think.

The PS3 version of assassins creed was released on the same day as the 360 version, 15.november.

[Zechs Merquise]

The PS3 version of assassins creed was released on the same day as the 360 version, 15.november.

Wow, well that is strange. You would think the PS3 version would've sold much better. Especially as PS3 slaes have picked up a bit.

[killer kirby]

Wow, well that is strange. You would think the PS3 version would've sold much better. Especially as PS3 slaes have picked up a bit.
It's because the Japanese have not realized that you can play games on the PS3

[Hellfire]

It's because the Japanese have not realized that you can play games on the PS3

lol that's true. I've heard that the 360 version is better though. I think.

[Zechs Merquise]

lol that's true. I've heard that the 360 version is better though. I think.

So far every multi-platform game on the 360 and PS3 has recieved a higher score for the 360 version than the PS3 version, have a looks over at gamerankings!

[thomaschung]

People are going off topic here.

Wii Fit is a definite purchase for me even though I go to gym this looks like it could help me be active when at home too. The games actually look good and there seems to be plenty to do.

The video tours on wiifolder.com are great. This will sell the Wii, maybe more so than Wii Sports.

[jammy2211]

I want this game, just I'm not sure if i can be arsed with the idea of having to remove the disc and put it back in between my daily plays of it and more traditional games.

It's a minor gripe, but one which will no doubt anger me in the end :P.Also storing the balance board could be annoying, and needing a second for multiplayer is weak too.

Still, looks like a great piece of software, just hope Nintendo bother to release in Europe before the onslaught of traditional games hits me.

[Choze]

I feel like this. I hope it doesnt turn into tried for it a week then throw away.

The PS3 version of assassins creed was released on the same day as the 360 version, 15.november.

January 31 for PS3 version.

[blender]

is the balance board sensitive enough to respond to taps or minor pushes from a seated position - i.e. could it act as an accelerator pedal in a driving game you play whiles sitting down. I like sitting down you see.

[dazzybee]

Yes Blender it is and this feature HAS to be included in future games as an option, surely it wouldn't be that hard to implement!

[DiemetriX]

January 31 for PS3 version.


You are right. My bad.

[Maase]

My mother will love this one, specially the Joggin

[Hero-of-Time]

Heres a vid of 1ups import impressions.

http://gamevideos.com/video/id/16693

[thomaschung]

There's a new Yoga vid on www.wiifolder.com

does anyone know if we have a euro release date yet. i sure hope its in March.

[welsh_gamer]

does anyone know if we have a euro release date yet. i sure hope its in March.

I sure hope it's next week, as I've just eaten more than 20 sweets from a tin of Celebrations :shakehead

[Ramar]

My mother will love this one, specially the Joggin

I know mine will. Gave her an IOU Wii Fit for Christmas (along with other gifts of course).

[flameboy]

I know mine will. Gave her an IOU Wii Fit for Christmas (along with other gifts of course).

glad you added the brackets otherwise you sound like a cheap skate :heh:

Am I the only person still not convinced by this game?

[Sméagol]

[..]
Am I the only person still not convinced by this game?
Maybe that's your problem, you consider this a "game".

I'll think I'll get it, might be a more fun and convenient way (and cheaper compared to a gym) of getting exercise. Then again, there are better ways to get exercise. Still, like I said, it's more convenient..

[Gizmo]

I'm looking forward to 1080, Super Monkey Ball and Wario Ware using the Balance Board more than I'm looking forward to Wii Fit :p

[thomaschung]

I so can't wait for Wii Fit. Sales of the Wii are going to hit the roof.

I can see a lot of franchises already on the Wii, might take advantage of the Wii Balance Board for another installment which might otherwise not have happened on the Wii.

Rayman Raving Rabids, Super Monkey Ball, Mario Party 9, and Wario Ware as mentioned above. Also expect there to be skiing games, more olympic ties-ins as well.

Hell, Sega should consider it for Sonic Riders.

Can't wait to play games that involve the Wiimote and nunchuck as well as the board. Steer with the wiimote and nunchuck and balance using the board in a bike racing game.

[flameboy]

Maybe that's your problem, you consider this a "game".

I'll think I'll get it, might be a more fun and convenient way (and cheaper compared to a gym) of getting exercise. Then again, there are better ways to get exercise. Still, like I said, it's more convenient..

You see I don't feel that way....I walk back and forth to work everyday which takes nearly an hour each way, I go out on my bike enough, so I don't need a convenient way to do more exercise..

[Sméagol]

You see I don't feel that way....I walk back and forth to work everyday which takes nearly an hour each way, I go out on my bike enough, so I don't need a convenient way to do more exercise..
That's my point.. This "game" (I'll just call it an.. application from now on) aims to get people to exercise. If you feel you don't need any more regular exercise (and it seems like you don't, you've incorperated it nicely into you're daily life), than this app just won't be necessary for you. Save your money and spend it on the real games like Zack & Wiki and No more Heroes etc.
The only other reason you could have for getting it, is simply for your collection, hopefully the balance board will be used for plenty other games in the future. In the mean time, maybe you have a girlfriend / parent / sibling who can exercise.

[flameboy]

yeah my girlfriend could do with exercise lol!

[Tellyn]

yeah my girlfriend could do with exercise lol!

Haha, I hope for your sake that she didn't watch you type that. :heh:

[flameboy]

Haha, I hope for your sake that she didn't watch you type that. :heh:

no lol and it was only in jest!

[Sméagol]

no lol and it was only in jest!
Ha ha, well I said "who can exercise", not "who should exercise" ;).

[dazzybee]

Mario Party DS is easily outselling this game in Japan, maybe Wii Fit isn't going to be as big a hit as everyone anticipates. I'm still looking forward to it!

[RedShell]

Mario Party DS is easily outselling this game in Japan, maybe Wii Fit isn't going to be as big a hit as everyone anticipates. I'm still looking forward to it!It seems that Mario Party DS has only a slight lead, plus it had almost a month head start over Wii Fit and has the luxury of being on a platform with over 60 million sales. It's only a matter of time before Wii Fit passes it.

I've been watching quite a few videos of this recently, really liking the look of it. Especially the hula hoop level (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPs5I5x1TZQ), the music on that one is awesome and I love the way it changes every time a new hoop is added. :love: Snowboarding is another one that looks fantastic.

I'm still convinced that Wii Fit is going to be huge in the US and Europe, just really wish we knew when it was coming. :hmm:

[Tellyn]

If they'd market-blitz'd this after Christmas (people are fat, kids have spare Christmas money) in Europe it would've sold past the million mark within a month.

[Owen]

If they'd market-blitz'd this after Christmas (people are fat, kids have spare Christmas money) in Europe it would've sold past the million mark within a month.

My thoughts exactly!

Like i said before, most peoples new years resolutions are to lose weight. NOE and NOA missed a trick there.....

Nintendo really do have to start given us ideas on release dates now...i mean...the wii schedule from Nintendo is looking very sparse at the mo with only MK and Wii Fit slated for a vague 'spring' release.

[blender]

On argos
"This revolutionary new product is launching Spring/Summer 2008 "
http://email-argos.co.uk/public/wii_fit.jsp
http://email-argos.co.uk/wii-fit/images/wiiFit_anim.gif


I win another!

[Christel-NiSuTe]

I am really looking forward to this game ^.^

[Maiky-NiSuTe]

I know you are dear... uuuuhhh what the hell are you doing here <.< this is a bit shocking to me.. well uhm yes we are both looking out for this game.

[Jamba]

Ahah! Welcome Christel!

Don't forget that in Japan and everywhere else that this is going to be like Brain Training, a really slow burn game that never really goes away. MP DS will drop off quite quickly i'd think for family-ware.

[Owen]

It'll be nice if Europe got this first! I think it would do better here then America actually as we are 'diet' mad and constantly banging on about losing weight etc.in every mag and paper.

Obviously won't happen, because we never get anything first.

[Maiky-NiSuTe]

Wii fit US releasedate: Source Kotaku

Wii Fit To Launch In US On May 19

According to the Wall Street Journal, of all places, Nintendo have gotten around to announcing a release date for money-printing balance (remember, balance, not fitness) training game Wii Fit. It'll be released in the US on May 19, so those looking for new ways to improve their sideways-leaning techniques or would like to bore houseguests to death with a new Wii Sports "replacement", you've only got a three month wait. How exciting!

[Owen]

Europe are getting it before USA! YEAH!

APRIL 25TH 2008 CONFIRMED!

[Cube]

AIMING TO KEEP EUROPE FIT

Nintendo of Europe Announce April 25th Launch Date for Wii Fit

Nintendo’s new, unique and innovative application for Wii, which is hoping to get all across Europe moving their whole bodies - Wii Fit, is set to launch across Europe on April 25th 2008. Since its launch in Japan on December 1st 2007, Wii Fit has already sold in excess of 1.4 million units to date, making it one of the fastest selling Wii titles in Japan! Wii Fit has been designed to be enjoyed by the whole family. In Japan it has been encouraging family members as a whole to discuss the topic of fitness and take an active interest in understanding their own fitness in a fun and entertaining way, all in the comfort of their own home. Now this unique and dynamic new title is making its way across the waters and is aiming to get people across Europe up on their feet and moving their bodies as they experience daily exercises that combines fitness with fun.

How is this possible? We hear you ask, well its simple, with the introduction of the intuitive Wii Balance Board!

Wii Fit comes bundled with the Wii Balance Board, an accessory developed exclusively for the Wii console that will have a far-reaching impact for all who use it. It’s innovative, exciting and most of all fun and simple for all to use. It is a pressure sensitive, wireless balance board that goes on the floor – so someone can stand on it in front of the TV. It senses weight and shift in balance in any direction and therefore by standing on the Wii Balance Board during activities allows players to follow along to movements ensuring they have full control of the on-screen activities. This allows personal improvement goals to be set to effectively help you and your family to train and stay fit...

Increasing your awareness of the importance that fitness has on everyday life and keeping yourself and family motivated should be easier with Wii Fit. The programme allows up to 8 people to track progress and monitor performance. Once you insert the Wii Fit Disc into a Wii console, a new channel - Wii Fit Channel can be added to your Wii Menu system. Once the Wii Fit Channel is added it enables users to not have to insert the Wii Fit Disc into a Wii console in order for the Wii Balance Board to scale your weight to calculate your BMI, measure the center of your bodily balance and conduct a balance test in order to calculate your Wii Fit Age. It also allows you to monitor how long you did which category of exercise for in one day, all in the comfort of your own home and without the need to keep inserting the Wii Fit Disk into your Wii console each time.

There are 4 training categories including Aerobic Exercises, Muscle Workouts, Yoga and Balance Games that will help you and your family to develop bodily balance control ability, burn fat in the body, help tone and condition muscles, as well as help increase aerobic stamina. Discover over 40 different activities within these training categories such as Hula Hoop™, Ski Jump, Press-up Challenge, Rhythm Boxing, Rowing Squat, Lunge and classic Yoga poses such as Half Moon, Tree and Crocodile Twist. With all this on offer and much more, Wii Fit along with the Wii Balance Board introduces an accessible and intuitive programme for all the family to enjoy

Through Wii Fit’s training programme, helpful tutorials and encouragements from your on-screen fitness trainer, who will change his or her verbal instructions depending on how you actually perform, and the included Wii Fit Channel, you will continue to have endless fun whilst having the satisfaction of knowing you are aiding yourself, and your family, on towards a path of a healthier lifestyle.

Wii Fit comes bundled with the Wii Balance Board and launches across Europe on April 25th 2008.

[welsh_gamer]

AIMING TO KEEP EUROPE FIT

Nintendo of Europe Announce April 25th Launch Date for Wii Fit

Nintendo’s new, unique and innovative application for Wii, which is hoping to get all across Europe moving their whole bodies - Wii Fit, is set to launch across Europe on April 25th 2008. Since its launch in Japan on December 1st 2007, Wii Fit has already sold in excess of 1.4 million units to date, making it one of the fastest selling Wii titles in Japan! Wii Fit has been designed to be enjoyed by the whole family. In Japan it has been encouraging family members as a whole to discuss the topic of fitness and take an active interest in understanding their own fitness in a fun and entertaining way, all in the comfort of their own home. Now this unique and dynamic new title is making its way across the waters and is aiming to get people across Europe up on their feet and moving their bodies as they experience daily exercises that combines fitness with fun.

How is this possible? We hear you ask, well its simple, with the introduction of the intuitive Wii Balance Board!

Wii Fit comes bundled with the Wii Balance Board, an accessory developed exclusively for the Wii console that will have a far-reaching impact for all who use it. It’s innovative, exciting and most of all fun and simple for all to use. It is a pressure sensitive, wireless balance board that goes on the floor – so someone can stand on it in front of the TV. It senses weight and shift in balance in any direction and therefore by standing on the Wii Balance Board during activities allows players to follow along to movements ensuring they have full control of the on-screen activities. This allows personal improvement goals to be set to effectively help you and your family to train and stay fit...

Increasing your awareness of the importance that fitness has on everyday life and keeping yourself and family motivated should be easier with Wii Fit. The programme allows up to 8 people to track progress and monitor performance. Once you insert the Wii Fit Disc into a Wii console, a new channel - Wii Fit Channel can be added to your Wii Menu system. Once the Wii Fit Channel is added it enables users to not have to insert the Wii Fit Disc into a Wii console in order for the Wii Balance Board to scale your weight to calculate your BMI, measure the center of your bodily balance and conduct a balance test in order to calculate your Wii Fit Age. It also allows you to monitor how long you did which category of exercise for in one day, all in the comfort of your own home and without the need to keep inserting the Wii Fit Disk into your Wii console each time.

There are 4 training categories including Aerobic Exercises, Muscle Workouts, Yoga and Balance Games that will help you and your family to develop bodily balance control ability, burn fat in the body, help tone and condition muscles, as well as help increase aerobic stamina. Discover over 40 different activities within these training categories such as Hula Hoopâ„¢, Ski Jump, Press-up Challenge, Rhythm Boxing, Rowing Squat, Lunge and classic Yoga poses such as Half Moon, Tree and Crocodile Twist. With all this on offer and much more, Wii Fit along with the Wii Balance Board introduces an accessible and intuitive programme for all the family to enjoy

Through Wii Fit’s training programme, helpful tutorials and encouragements from your on-screen fitness trainer, who will change his or her verbal instructions depending on how you actually perform, and the included Wii Fit Channel, you will continue to have endless fun whilst having the satisfaction of knowing you are aiding yourself, and your family, on towards a path of a healthier lifestyle.

Wii Fit comes bundled with the Wii Balance Board and launches across Europe on April 25th 2008.

Still no idea's on a price I see.

[/ nando /]

Brilliant! Will get this preordered soon, probably.. I need this to kick start my weight loss! But PES.. Mario Kart and this all in the space of a month? I think I'm already getting lighter.. or my pocket is, at least..

[Maiky-NiSuTe]

cool stuff!!

[david.dakota]

Nintendo seem hell bent on clogging up my Wii. Not content with not providing SD/HDD support, they're now eating into my 48 channels - with two game stats channels (MK and WiiFit) which could easily be incorporated into a single Stats Channel

Lord Oh Mighty.

[RedShell]

Awesome! I really was starting to think we wouldn't see this for quite a while.
But yeah, very happy we'll be getting it in April. :smile:

Plus, the sooner this is out, the sooner we should be seeing 1080° Wii! (I hope so anyway. :wink:)

[Owen]

Still no idea's on a price I see.

£59.99-£69.99 is my guess!

[ShadowV7]

This is out much sooner than I expected. I was thinking June sometime, but i'm happy with this. Can't help but feel getting this almost a month earlier and maybe Mario Kart earlier is somewhat of an apology for the Brawl fiasco.

As for a price, shouldn't be to hard to judge, just get the US and Jap prices for an estimate.

[steggy]

This is out much sooner than I expected. I was thinking June sometime, but i'm happy with this. Can't help but feel getting this almost a month earlier and maybe Mario Kart earlier is somewhat of an apology for the Brawl fiasco.

As for a price, shouldn't be to hard to judge, just get the US and Jap prices for an estimate.

US Price is "Under $100" so $99.99 I think the jap price is $89. So lets take the highest price $99.99 (about £50) add a bit of VAT £60 and add the obligitory screw britain markup and we get £65-£70.

So in short Owen seems about right.

[Eddage]

*Prays for another Play.com price cock up that allowed me to get GH3 for £30*

:heh:

[flameboy]

Nintendo seem hell bent on clogging up my Wii. Not content with not providing SD/HDD support, they're now eating into my 48 channels - with two game stats channels (MK and WiiFit) which could easily be incorporated into a single Stats Channel

Lord Oh Mighty.

IS really annoying they could easily have incorporated it either as one channel and as a competitor for the likes of the 360 achievements system, but surely if they are just stats for individual games they could have been incorporated into the games themselves?

[canand]

Cool it is comeing out April I am getting this and Mario Kart Wii and get Grand Theft Auto IV for Christmas.

[blender]

sonys answer to the balance board

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=T19DduG2ARY&feature=related

[canand]

Does anybodey know how much it is and why am I still a Frequent Poster?

[blender]

why am I still a Frequent Poster?

try spamming a little harder every day.... In the meanwhile, the jedi council will convene to discuss your case. I support your promotion but there are others who will not.

[canand]

I can't wailt tell this comes out becuse I need this game.

[Tyson]

try spamming a little harder every day.... In the meanwhile, the jedi council will convene to discuss your case. I support your promotion but there are others who will not.
I can't wailt tell this comes out becuse I need this game.

That's the spirit!

[canand]

How much would this game be?

[tapedeck]

Glad we are getting this first. Good old NOE. :indeed: Whilst the USA are playing brawl mashing on Doritos, we are getting slimmer. I guess they need to produce stupifying amounts for the US afterall.

This and Mario kart before brawl is nice. And with March being a pretty decent month too, it looks like Wii is gathering some pace...It's definately needed.

[flameboy]

I'm still not looking forward to this... at all in the least bit. SO much other stuff. I will only invest in WiiFit when I see other games that use it I don't want it to be another peripheral that gathers dust just like the Donkey Konga Bongos have.

[Patch]

I guess they need to produce stupifying amounts for the US afterall.

I wonder if there are more legal hurdles to jump in the US? I can imagine many Wii Fit-related lawsuits.

"I've been using it for three years and haven't loss weight"
"I slipped a disc while heading a football"
"My balance board got lodged in my TV screen"

[Owen]

I'm looking forward to this a bit to much i reckon! :D

I'm extremely excited about it! (and no i'm not being sarcastic).

[/ nando /]

..this is actually coming out quite close to my birthday.. may be able to help get a little funding for this from my brother and stuff :heh:

[ShadowV7]

I really need motivation to exercise even a little. Come on Wii Fit >.<

[Fandango]

I really need motivation to exercise even a little. Come on Wii Fit >.<

I wonder how much weight you can actually lose just by using this?:P
If you did it everyday I'd say it would be a good bit, if you did running and everything.

I'll definitively get it anyway, but I'm getting it more for the Balance Board then anything, would love for some snow boarding games to come out on it!

[Owen]

I wonder how much weight you can actually lose just by using this?:P
If you did it everyday I'd say it would be a good bit, if you did running and everything.

I'll definitively get it anyway, but I'm getting it more for the Balance Board then anything, would love for some snow boarding games to come out on it!

Not much i don't think...it's more of a relaxation game for your body i reckon.

[tapedeck]

A couple of screenshots seem to indicate that you can "put on" weight aswell as set a deadline (like 2 weeks). If someone can honestly gain/lose weight in a set space of time using nothing but this title this will be the greatest piece of software known to man. Somehow I doubt it's possible. Walking tightropes and heading footballs wont make me Arnie in 6months. Although I'd like to think it would.

It would be a really great feature if Wii Fit offered nutritional advice about what to eat etc...A great feature would be you putting your average calorie consumption in and then the game analysing what you should be getting and offering advice...like DONT EAT CHEESE!
However, this could be hidden away in the many menus.

The potential this title has is staggering. I'd love for Reggie to prove that there are 10 titles in the works for the board though. Somehow I get the feeling it's 'sales' talk only.

[ShadowV7]

I think there are games on the work for it. As discussed in the last podcast (I think or a podcast anyway). 1080 would be amazing if they used the board right.

There's not to much of a reason to lie, some probably won't make it but with Boogie 2 rumoured to use it and some games in development to use it, it's safe to see developers will jump onboard the board. Get it :p

It would be bad to just make 1 game using the board, or you'll feel abused.

[tapedeck]

...it's safe to see developers will jump onboard the board.

I'd like to think that developers will embrace the board and develop sterling, inventive titles yet, for the most part we are still wishing developers would embrace and develop inventive wii-mote titles.

The board offers developers like Activision the opportunity to completely rejuvinate the Tony Hawk franchise...but graphics and gimmicks will probably reign supreme as they stick to the 360 and PS3 as the fore-runners of the franchise. Hopefully Guitar Hero showed Wii is a viable platform for sales/franchises.

I'd personally like to see some lightgun games using the pedal function that time crisis started using in later instalments. Or even a driving game (potentially mario kart?) using both sides of the board as brake and accelerate. Indeed, these are minor suggestions but it would seem that we will perhaps only see Nintendo really utilising the board.

The board could be the saviour of many franchises...But didn't we think that about the wiimote? Time will tell.

Nintendo seem to have been finally noticed as the pioneers of game "playing" development (in both the public and business sectors) and so this could be the peripheral that breaks the mould and actually drives developers to develop more exclusive titles than previously thought possible.

[canand]

Would this game cost £60 to buy.

[Owen]

Would this game cost £60 to buy.

Yes, if your asking. Any cheaper and i'll be quite surprised.

[canand]

Yes, if your asking. Any cheaper and i'll be quite surprised.

I want it to be £30 tell £40

[Slaggis]

I want it to be £30 tell £40

Lol, you're kidding? There's no chance in hell. Minimum will be about £55 I'd say.

[canand]

Lol, you're kidding? There's no chance in hell. Minimum will be about £55 I'd say.

Why would it be that much?

[Charlie]

Why would it be that much?

Because it comes with the game and the balance board.



Do you guys seriously think this is going to help improve your fitness? Leaning from side-to-side isn't generally recognised as a fitness-technique...

[dazzybee]

Because it comes with the game and the balance board.

Do you guys seriously think this is going to help improve your fitness? Leaning from side-to-side isn't generally recognised as a fitness-technique...

Why is that all you do on the game?

[Owen]

Why is that all you do on the game?

No, the running one will burn calories though!

[RedShell]

Do you guys seriously think this is going to help improve your fitness? Leaning from side-to-side isn't generally recognised as a fitness-technique...Indeed, but these :wink:...

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/8624/wiifitgu8.jpg

Seriously, if people end up doing that sort of stuff on a daily basis (especially people that don't exercise much) it's definitely going to have an effect on their fitness.

[/ nando /]

Over the last couple of years, I have put on a bit of weight that I'd really be better off without :heh:

I am really looking forward to this and think it can actually help me! I can weigh myself every day, do all these stretches/exercises I probably wouldn't have thought of.. go running in it every day.. all this would be on top of anything else I could do to exercise, like go for a run down the road or go play tennis.. whatever..

I feel I'll be better at setting myself targets and maintaining them.. so bring it on!

I'm also convinced the balance board will be used for a new 1080, which excites me even more :yay:

[dazzybee]

I knew that wasn't all you did in the game, I was mocking the poster who said it :)

I think this game looks great to be honest and can't wait for it to come out!! I struggle to get games of footy going and Tennis season wont start for another few months for me so I need to do SOME exercise. Ive started playing Wii Boxing to get some in!

[Rowan]

I'm slowly warming to Wii Fit :) I'm guessing it uses AA batteries? I'll probably buy another set of rechargeables when I get my copy. Also, wasn't the name going to be changed to "Wii Fitness" or something?

[gaggle64]

Do you guys seriously think this is going to help improve your fitness? Leaning from side-to-side isn't generally recognised as a fitness-technique...

No, but it is recognised as hilarious activity while drunk. :heh:

[welsh_gamer]

PowerplayDirect.com (http://www.powerplaydirect.com/asp/itemdetails.asp?prodID=1630519&currsec=GA&refID=aw) has the game available for pre-ordering at £35.49, with an R.R.P of £44.99.

I doubt that this is the offical R.R.P, but maybe worth a pre-order incase they honor the price?

[/ nando /]

For that price I would say it is definitely worthwhile ordering it as I just can't imagine it being that price anywhere else..

I'll be waiting for Play.com as I'm comfortable with that site.. but hopefully it will be a similar price : peace:

[Owen]

For that price I would say it is definitely worthwhile ordering it as I just can't imagine it being that price anywhere else..

I'll be waiting for Play.com as I'm comfortable with that site.. but hopefully it will be a similar price : peace:

I'm waiting for Game online, i reckon if any site gets the highest amount, it'll be them....I think there waiting for a price confirmation then it'll be up!

[Phube]

Just pre-ordered from my game... They still had it down for a May 1st release! :indeed:

[ShadowV7]

I'll pre-order from them aswell, any good with delivery? Hopefully they stay with that amount even if it costs £20 more :heh:

[canand]

I pre-orderd mine from Game.

[Davey_T]

Anyone know if the balance board can calculate you're weight?

[Owen]

Anyone know if the balance board can calculate you're weight?

What you mean, tell you how much you weigh? I'm sure it does.

EDIT: I wanna preorder this from GAME Online but they haven't opened there damn preorders yet!

[tomma1000]

any1 know how much game will charge for it?

[Owen]

any1 know how much game will charge for it?

My local Game shop stated £100, but they definately got it wrong (hopefully).

My guess is £59.99-£69.99, i'll still buy it what-ever price but any higher then that would be a little daft i reckon.

[blender]

EDIT: I wanna preorder this from GAME Online but they haven't opened there damn preorders yet!

why would anyone want to worship satan ? I'm ordering mine from amazon and saving the whale.


Does anyone know how it calculates your BMI... surely it needs your height? or is that just user input at setup.. I am imaginging a fancy mechanism using the wii mote could be possible in theory.

[Owen]

why would anyone want to worship satan ? I'm ordering mine from amazon and saving the whale.


Does anyone know how it calculates your BMI... surely it needs your height? or is that just user input at setup.. I am imaginging a fancy mechanism using the wii mote could be possible in theory.

Game have been great with me since i've used em, no problems at all.

Prices are sometimes good and sometimes bad, but at least you get Loyalty Points! Why don't you like em? :)

[blender]

Prices are sometimes good and sometimes bad, but at least you get Loyalty Points! Why don't you like em? :)

they sell you 2nd hand games (or ten day returns) as new in their online sales. e.g. I find other peoples saves. I use to bulk order their cube clearances for ebay and it was not just a "single" mistake but a deliberate attempt. There are plenty of reasons to hate which others might oblige.

However, wiifit is sure to sell out, so better order from someone who gets a big allocation and only sells pre-orders when the stock alloction is known (e.g. not play.com - rember their wii pre-orders 2000+ taken but eventuall ony 200 allocated by nintendo on launch day ). If you must pre-order from game, make sure you say three hail marys and go to confession

[Davey_T]

What you mean, tell you how much you weigh? I'm sure it does.

EDIT: I wanna preorder this from GAME Online but they haven't opened there damn preorders yet!
Yeah. Thats great it it does. I know its an obvious thing for it to do but theres no need for me to buy weighing scales now :)

edit: Powerplay Direct have taken it down now. Has anyones order stayed at £35.49?

[Maase]

they sell you 2nd hand games (or ten day returns) as new in their online sales. e.g. I find other peoples saves. I use to bulk order their cube clearances for ebay and it was not just a "single" mistake but a deliberate attempt. There are plenty of reasons to hate which others might oblige.

However, wiifit is sure to sell out, so better order from someone who gets a big allocation and only sells pre-orders when the stock alloction is known (e.g. not play.com - rember their wii pre-orders 2000+ taken but eventuall ony 200 allocated by nintendo on launch day ). If you must pre-order from game, make sure you say three hail marys and go to confession

:'(, is this true?

[ShadowV7]

Not all the time now. It's rare that you'll get it like that.

Once GAME get a price for Wii Fit then they'll put it up for pre-order. When NoE set a price soon, then stores will make it available.

[Gizmo]

they sell you 2nd hand games (or ten day returns) as new in their online sales. e.g. I find other peoples saves. I use to bulk order their cube clearances for ebay and it was not just a "single" mistake but a deliberate attempt. There are plenty of reasons to hate which others might oblige.

However, wiifit is sure to sell out, so better order from someone who gets a big allocation and only sells pre-orders when the stock alloction is known (e.g. not play.com - rember their wii pre-orders 2000+ taken but eventuall ony 200 allocated by nintendo on launch day ). If you must pre-order from game, make sure you say three hail marys and go to confession

Don't see why that should stop you from buying new games from them, considering they are usually the cheapest option.

[tapedeck]

Price is apparently here. Although I can't find the original source. Seems about right though.

http://gonintendo.com/?p=36455#comments


89.99 Euros = 67.8323483 British pounds. That's £70 then...

[Owen]

Price is apparently here. Although I can't find the original source. Seems about right though.

http://gonintendo.com/?p=36455#comments


89.99 Euros = 67.8323483 British pounds. That's £70 then...

Yep your right (and what i guessed earlier), NOE have confirmed it as £69.99.

Not too bad, i say.

[Serebii]

I stand by my "ouch"

Good thing it does good exercise, as I wont be goin out with my friends any time soon after gettin it cos of the price lol

[ShadowV7]

Wonder what shopto will charge for it then. Be easy on my wallet :blank:

[blender]

preorder at play open
http://www.play.com/Games/Wii/4-/5211447/-/Product.html?searchstring=wii+fit&searchsource=0

(see earlier post regarding play taking pre-orders before allocations are known)

[dazzybee]

That is EXPENSIVE!! Fuck me!! You're talking £30-odd for the balance board :o

I guess it's the same as Guitar Hero!!! But bloody hell that's an expensive peripheral!

[tomma1000]

£70 seems a lot considering the wii is only 180

[yesteryeargames]

worth every penny tho, cant wait already pre orderd 2 :)

talking bout expensive things, i regret every day i dident buy samba de amigo on dreamcast, im sure the wii fit pack will keeps its value for years and years to come

[blender]

given what happendend in japan, its bound to sell out. So they can charge what they want. Its the ultimate casual game. i.e. people who own one game (wii sports) will buy this as their second game. Not sure what the potential for ebay scalping is. If it were christmas it would be mental. shame

[gaggle64]

Price seems a bit of a kick in the nuts when it's retailing for a little over £50 in the states.

[Owen]

worth every penny tho, cant wait already pre orderd 2 :)

talking bout expensive things, i regret every day i dident buy samba de amigo on dreamcast, im sure the wii fit pack will keeps its value for years and years to come

I bought the Dreamcast Samba early last year for £60, worth it though!

Hurry up Game Online! It's all been officially announced now and i wanna preorder! :)

[tapedeck]

I'm appalled by the price. Half of me thinks it will be worth it for any future titles (1080/family ski) but the other half makes me shudder as I think of previous peripherals that I have lay about the house.

I'm sure it will still be a massive seller but I can't help feel that they had an opportunity to really drive a huge nail into the competition here, yet with that price you are talking £180 (wii) + £70 (wii fit) thus totalling a hillariously steep £250 for a mini casual-alike gym.

This would have been a perfect bundle deal. But as ever Nintendo know we will pay.:shakehead Not impressed.

[Hellfire]

Why were people expecting another price? I mean, of course they'll make get profit out of it, but it's not just a little plastic thingy.

[ShadowV7]

I was expecting around £60. Either way, i've been considering using my GAME points for this, so depending the price difference between GAME and shopto I might be using them. Hopfully i'll be able to cut a fair bit of that price :)

[canand]

I am still buying this at Game.

[ShadowV7]

So you like paying alot for games when you can get them much cheaper at other places...?

Are you made of money O.o

[canand]

So you like paying alot for games when you can get them much cheaper at other places...?

Are you made of money O.o

no its becuse I need to get fit and you are paying for the borad and the game.

[Eenuh]

Yeah, at that price I don't think I'll buy it. They'll have to announce some really cool games for the future for me to dish out that amount of cash. =/

[ShadowV7]

no its becuse I need to get fit and you are paying for the borad and the game.

As do majority of the people that's getting it. Yea your paying for the baord and game, but why pay the full price when you can get the bored and game cheaper?

[canand]

As do majority of the people that's getting it. Yea your paying for the baord and game, but why pay the full price when you can get the bored and game cheaper?

how could you get it cheeper and I like Game.

[Oxigen_Waste]

I was never enven slightly interested in this game... now the pricing only makes me even less enthusiastic.

[tomma1000]

just wondered if shopto actually keep thier preorder price as it is £30?

[Aalborg]

hmm don't think ill be getting this.. but just for fun i found the price for it here in denmark.. and in british pounds it will cost around £91.. so chew on that piece of plastic

[ThePigMarcher]

For that price I will wait and see what other games are announced that use the board , otherwise I cannot justify spending out that amount for what it is at the moment.

[david.dakota]

just wondered if shopto actually keep thier preorder price as it is £30?

I think they have to, don't they. Most places say if you pre-order, you're charged the lower price should the price increase. Thats probably why they're no longer accepting pre-orders.

[/ nando /]

I don't like the price.. yet I'm worried if I don't get it when it comes out, it's gonna be really difficult to get hold of :hmm: ..at the moment I'm certainly thinking of waiting though :(

Could buy a bicycle for that sort of money..

[Owen]

You can preorder from GAME online now! I just put my preorder in! :)

[david.dakota]

Personally, i'm gonna wait to see if any prices drop or Tesco do another Freak up and list it dirt cheap.

[Din]

£70? It's a tad expensive! I never had any intentions of buying it anyway. The whole thing looks like a crap mini game collection, but maybe I'm missing the point.

[canand]

I am geting it at Game.

[Fandango]

I don't find the price too expensive but then again everything in Ireland is a rip-off, guess I've just grown accustomed to it by now :hmm:

Will more then likely buy it, more so for the potential of the Balance Board then Wii Fit though I will give the game a try to see what its like.

[Hero-of-Time]

Heres a nice little article from Kotaku about the effects of playing Wii Fit.

http://kotaku.com/362216/its-shocking-were-pissed-wii-fit-sorta-works

[canand]

I well get fit when this comes out.

[Stefkov]

Heres a nice little article from Kotaku about the effects of playing Wii Fit.

http://kotaku.com/362216/its-shocking-were-pissed-wii-fit-sorta-works
I read that and briefly read the 4 Color Rebellion articles. It's sold me on this, I'd planned to get it just for the hell of it but if it can get me in a healthy mood, not to lose weight but to get me active, then I'm all for it.

[canand]

I read that and briefly read the 4 Color Rebellion articles. It's sold me on this, I'd planned to get it just for the hell of it but if it can get me in a healthy mood, not to lose weight but to get me active, then I'm all for it.

Cool I hope you like it.

[Cube]

According to EGM, Wii Fit was delayed in America because Nintendo are making a bigger Balance Board for them.

[blender]

According to EGM, Wii Fit was delayed in America because Nintendo are making a bigger Balance Board for them.

i'm sure it will be compatible with us. However, I thought the max weigt of the existing one is like 21 stone.... which is plenty !

[BeerMonkey]

wont be getting this from the trailers it looks VERY boring.

like that dancing game where you step off the box...then onto it again...then step off to the left...then back on.

£70 no chance

[Gizmo]

i'm sure it will be compatible with us. However, I thought the max weigt of the existing one is like 21 stone.... which is plenty !

Not if you are American.

[canand]

i'm sure it will be compatible with us. However, I thought the max weigt of the existing one is like 21 stone.... which is plenty !

Why do they need a bigger one for?

[welsh_gamer]

Why do they need a bigger one for?

http://newmedia.funnyjunk.com/pictures/euro_vs_america.jpg

[blender]

to complete the stereotyping....we should add American Dumbness as a factor.

"Nintendo Instruction"
Do not jump on the balance board"

"American"
"Huh?"

[canand]

There is people in Europe like the Usa people so dont we need it and how much weight can the Wii Borad take?

[Owen]

There is people in Europe like the Usa people so dont we need it and how much weight can the Wii Borad take?

Roughly 22 stone i think! I think USA needs a bigger board because they have more people who are slightly more bigger then in Europe. Nothing to do with taking the piss, it's just...well...true, sadly.

[canand]

Roughly 22 stone i think! I think USA needs a bigger board because they have more people who are slightly more bigger then in Europe. Nothing to do with taking the piss, it's just...well...true, sadly.

I might need a bigger board aswell.

[Owen]

I might need a bigger board aswell.

I could be wrong, but i'm sure i heard it's up to 22 stone. However, this maybe the European size-limit of the board and it will be more for the American market (and thats why they keep saying it was delayed for this).

Will just have to wait and see....

[canand]

I could be wrong, but i'm sure i heard it's up to 22 stone. However, this maybe the European size-limit of the board and it will be more for the American market (and thats why they keep saying it was delayed for this).

Will just have to wait and see....

Yeah we just have to wailt.

[dazzybee]

Pre-ordered at GAME. Really looking forward to this, life too busy to play any sport currently so this will be my only choice :)

What are the chances of there being downloadable exercises? Would be great to get new yoga, aerobic routines!!!

Also, does anyone know how the aerobic and yoga exercises work as that's what my girlfriend is particularly looking forward to. Is there loads of Yoga stuff? How many different aerobic routines?

[blender]

available from argos for full whack plus delivery! but they are reliable.

Due to the likely demand, Argos is expecting to sell all its stock before the launch on 25th April. Only by ordering your Wii Fit now can we confirm that you will get one.

£4.95 home delivery charge applies to all pre-orders.

All orders of the console will be delivered from the date of launch. Argos will only take pre-orders against a pre-agreed launch allocation from the supplier. Argos will not start taking pre-orders until this allocation is known. Argos will stop taking pre-orders when this allocation has been sold. Argos will never knowingly oversell the Wii Fit. Argos will endeavour to deliver on the launch date, however should the supplier fail to deliver on time or part deliver on launch date, Argos will deliver to customers in strict chronological order, which may be after the launch date. Argos cannot be held responsible should the release date slip. Should this happen, Argos will keep you notified and either deliver on the revised date or offer a full refund. Wii Fit must be connected to a Wii console for it to work.

[canand]

When I get this I cant go on it yet becuse I am not heled yet.

[Owen]

I'm so hyped for this game, have no-idea why! I can't wait to try out the exercise moves on it and Yoga! lol!

I believe my mum said she will pay some towards it as well, because shes interested in it! :heh:

It's pretty much a huge hit in the UK, theres no doubt in my mind people are gonna go mental for it!

[dazzybee]

Yeah I'm excited for it too; need to do more exercise :) And my girlfriend can't wait. Just wish there was an opporutnity to downlaod future aerobics and yoga programmes......

Does anyone know how many aerobics sessions are on it? And Yoga?

[Owen]

Yeah I'm excited for it too; need to do more exercise :) And my girlfriend can't wait. Just wish there was an opporutnity to downlaod future aerobics and yoga programmes......

Does anyone know how many aerobics sessions are on it? And Yoga?

That would be a great idea, could happen now that we have WiiWare etc..

Theres 40 different 'games', not sure how many of em are aerobics though!

[Shaggy]

http://newmedia.funnyjunk.com/pictures/euro_vs_america.jpg

After checken out the Photo you can see that the Fatty is more likely from Germany and the other why not California hint the Beach. :yay:
:shakehead you just showed how arrogant, stereotyping shit and even Racist we are, oh you are in Europe.

Also quote, we must be bigger dumb asses (well not me) since we love to follow in the Americans footsteps. Yeah you know you do!

[ShadowV7]

The picture was for humour purposes... Offcourse we know that isn't true for all Americans.

And people are getting fat cause, well, their idiots and eat too much then moan about being fat.

[Shaggy]

and that is why we have the Wiiiiiiiii. :bowdown:

[Gizmo]

After checken out the Photo you can see that the Fatty is more likely from Germany and the other why not California hint the Beach. :yay:
:shakehead you just showed how arrogant, stereotyping shit and even Racist we are, oh you are in Europe.

Also quote, we must be bigger dumb asses (well not me) since we love to follow in the Americans footsteps. Yeah you know you do!

Aren't you being arrogant and stereotyping when you say it's more likely to be from Germany? Fat people live everywhere, your just as bad (if not worse, considering before it was in the context of a joke).

[Shaggy]

Nope from looking at surroundings in the picture it is or could be Germany.
Who didn't say I was being sarcastic? Considering it wasn't posted that is was Joke in 218 or 217. ;)
So if an American sees that post what would they think?

But again you are agreeing that we are arrogant and stereotyping in Europe? :D

[Gizmo]

What the hell in that picture gives any clue that it's in Germany?

And I know fine well you weren't joking I'm not an idiot. If you didn't realise that picture was being used in a joke context maybe you shouldn't read anything on the internet in case you get offended.

[Shaggy]

What the hell in that picture gives any clue that it's in Germany?

And I know fine well you weren't joking I'm not an idiot. If you didn't realise that picture was being used in a joke context maybe you shouldn't read anything on the internet in case you get offended.
First of all I didn't say it was from 100% Germany I said likely or could be.
The typical wooden German fences the Beer furniture and the Water bottle type is more European then US.

Hold up! You think I wasn't joking but what about the other Posts?
Are you offending that statement which replied to or is this just a big misunderstanding?

Maybe you shouldn't read anything on the internet in case you get offended.
: peace:

[Gizmo]

First of all I didn't say it was from 100% Germany I said likely or could be.
The typical wooden German fences the Beer furniture and the Water bottle type is more European then US.

Hold up! You think I wasn't joking but what about the other Posts?
Are you offending that statement which replied to or is this just a big misunderstanding?

Maybe you shouldn't read anything on the internet in case you get offended.
: peace:

Wooden fences occur everywhere in the world, I don't see how that makes it more likely Germany. Bottles occur everywhere too.

Its clear you weren't joking while mr_paul was, making your statement, of putting him down for being stereotypical and racist, completely hypocritical. :nono:

[tapedeck]

I'm more disturbed at the thought of the pain those thongs must be causing...Some major flossing must be happening down under :shakehead

[steggy]

I'm more disturbed at the thought of the pain those thongs must be causing...Some major flossing must be happening down under :shakehead

Are you implying that Australians floss there teeth too much? Because thats very racist. :heh: :)

[tapedeck]

Are you implying that Australians floss there teeth too much? Because thats very racist. :heh: :)

Indeed :heh:

Some people on here need mental floss more than anything though :heh:

[Owen]

Wii fit has caused mass hysteria on here! :D

[mr-paul]

Wooden fences occur everywhere in the world, I don't see how that makes it more likely Germany. Bottles occur everywhere too.

Its clear you weren't joking while mr_paul was, making your statement, of putting him down for being stereotypical and racist, completely hypocritical. :nono:

Hey, where do I come into this!?!?!?!
i've never even posted in this thread before, surely you mean welsh gamer?
(and btw, its a - in my name, not an underscore!)

[Shaggy]

Wooden fences occur everywhere in the world, I don't see how that makes it more likely Germany. Bottles occur everywhere too.

Its clear you weren't joking while mr_paul was, making your statement, of putting him down for being stereotypical and racist, completely hypocritical. :nono:

Guy did you even read the post??
I guess not, I did type out typical wooden and the Bottle is more European then US. Like I mentioned before, never said it was 100% Germany but more likely then the US.
Get with the program guy.

What did I say that was racist? You make :yay:
Who is mr_paul???

[Patch]

i've never even posted in this thread before, surely you mean welsh gamer?

Why does it matter that the gamer is 'Welsh'? Are you implying they are inferior to Australians/Germans/Americans? ;)

[mr-paul]

Why does it matter that the gamer is 'Welsh'? Are you implying they are inferior to Australians/Germans/Americans? ;)

Hahaha.
Very funny.....

[Gizmo]

Hey, where do I come into this!?!?!?!
i've never even posted in this thread before, surely you mean welsh gamer?
(and btw, its a - in my name, not an underscore!)

Sorry, I got the name wrong. Dunno why your name came into my head :smile:

Guy did you even read the post??
I guess not, I did type out typical wooden and the Bottle is more European then US. Like I mentioned before, never said it was 100% Germany but more likely then the US.
Get with the program guy.

What did I say that was racist? You make :yay:
Who is mr_paul???

Yeah, a typical wooden fence. So why is that more likely to be in Germany? A bottle looks European? I wasn't aware that you could tell the locale of a bottle by how it looks, especially when you can't see the lable.

I know fine well that you didn't say 100%. I'm just saying that you were picking up on welsh_gamer being "stereotypical" or "racist", when you yourself where more guilty of it than him.

You've blown this out of all proportion just because you can't comprehend what I wrote. Whatever.

[Shaggy]

You've blown this out of all proportion just because you can't comprehend what I wrote. Whatever.
Calling a nation dump is no near stereotypical you are right! Damn my bad.
Not really worry about the Image, my roommate is from Germany :)
I can say the same about you. Yeah what ever. : peace:

[darksnowman]

Wii fit has caused mass hysteria on here! :D

So I see! :blank:

Zoiks, easy Shaggy! ...and the rest. Lol, I thought the stereotyping (although cruel) was happening in jest. So if offence was caused to the Americans, the Germans... or the Welsh I'm sure it wasn't intended to cut quite as deeply as it seems to have done.

But, er, aren't the Americans getting a bigger and sturdier balance board...?

[scubahood]

After checken out the Photo you can see that the Fatty is more likely from Germany and the other why not California hint the Beach. :yay:
:shakehead you just showed how arrogant, stereotyping shit and even Racist we are, oh you are in Europe.

Also quote, we must be bigger dumb asses (well not me) since we love to follow in the Americans footsteps. Yeah you know you do!

Lol being branded a racist for calling someone fat classic what next

[Shaggy]

didn't refer to that post Bro!