Wii recognizes the fitness revolution with the Wii fit

The active-play phenomenon started by Wii Sports now spreads to your whole body thanks to the pressure-sensitive Wii Balance Board (name not final), which comes packed with Wii Fit. The board is used for an extensive array of fun and dynamic activities, including aerobics, yoga, muscle stretches and games. Many of these activities focus towards providing a "core" workout, a popular exercise method that emphasizes slower, controlled motions. Family members will have fun staying active and talking about and comparing their results and progress on a new channel on the Wii Menu.

More and more people are recognizing the need to be healthy. This can be observed with the proliferation of health supplements and exercise machines and other breakthroughs that thrive in the market today. Nintendo has taken advantage of this and developed the Wii Fit. It was released in Japan, December last year and is slated to be released in the US this May.

This video game is obviously developed for the Wii Console (which is another aversion from the usual game consoles that would pretty much confine you to a couch) and was described as a "way to help get families exercising together". Wii Fit uses a peripheral called the Balance Board and has about 40 different physical activities ranging from yoga to hula hoops.

Last time I checked the Wii Balance Board costs around P7000 at Toy Kingdom while the console package costs around P20 000 on some shops and online sellers. Compared to a Lifetime Membership at Slimmers World which costs P40 000, getting a Wii definitely sounds like a better idea. The Wii Fit has a weight limit of 300lbs for Japan and 330 lbs for Europe and USA consoles. That means people on the heavier side should get their consoles from USA or Europe to make sure it won't break under their weight.

 

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Metal Gear Solid 4

It's been years since there has been a major Metal Gear solid release and Komani has announced that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will be released exclusively for PS3 on June 12. Yes, bad news for XBOX users.

Konami will pack in the Metal Gear Online "starter pack" and the Metal Gear Saga DVD 2.0 DVD for those who pre-order. The Starter Pack supports online game play for up to 16 players.

The multiplayer beta test is scheduled to open in late April and will be available to all who pre-order. It is expected to run roughly for 14 days. The game includes new features such as the remote-controlled 'Metal Gear Mk.II' droid and an enhanced Close Quarters Combat System.

If you don't have a PS3, you can purchase the Playstation 3 bundle pack. It includes an 80 gig console, new Dualshock 3 Controller and the MGS4 of course. The package costs $499. With Grand Theft Auto IV coming out this April, I'm seriously thinking about getting a PS3.

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Disney's Ultimate Band

Disney, trying to capitalize on the success of the likes of Guitar Hero will be releasing a new game called Ultimate band on Wii and DS. It's aimed at teenagers and kids and will be out in a couple of months.

According to their press release, Disney will provide gamers with " the very biggest names in rock, alternative, popular, emo and indie rock music".

"Ultimate Band invites kids, tweens and teens to join in the jam session," says Craig Relyea, senior vice president at Disney Interactive. "And whether they choose guitar, drums, bass or front man, members don’t need to buy costly, single-function peripherals to play their way through Ultimate Band’s deep song list, dynamic venues, and customizable characters. The Wii Remote and DS stylus are the only tools they’ll need to reach rock stardom in Ultimate Band."

It has no peripherals and will require you to use either the stylus or Wiimote. Some people like it and some people don't. I guess it's just preference.

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