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Wii News by Tom Bramwell
Nintendo has said that Wii Fit will retail for GBP 69.99 in the UK and EUR 89.99 in the rest of Europe. Which makes sense - why would they charge Europeans in pounds?
Anyway, Wii Fit is due out on 25th April, so now you have all the information you need to go and camp outside and find out if you're fat.
Wii Fit, of course, is Nintendo's first game for the unique balance board peripheral, which helps calculate your body mass index and plays an active role in all sorts of exercises.
The idea is to drill you into fitness and fun on a daily basis in much the same way that Brain Training sharpens your mental reflexes by having you do sums every morning on the loo.
For more on Wii Fit, check out our screenshot gallery and indeed our first impressions, and look out for a review nearer to release.
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Artemis_Matsas
27/02/08 @ 13:34
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I hope that it is designed for "big" people because i'd probably break it after 5 minutes of "play".
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I don't see why people are complaining it's expensive at £70; it's the same price as Guitar Heroes with the guitar and that's reasonable for a game and peripheral. I'm sure Nintendo will release other games that use it and it's likely to prove more versatile for a wider range of games than a plastic guitar. You should be able to buy it online for less than £70 too.
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Pac-man ate my wife
27/02/08 @ 14:30
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Plus I bet there'll be a £230 Wii + Wii Fit out at the same time.
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HiddenAway
27/02/08 @ 14:32
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My cousin kept telling me that Wii fit would be £100+
Thank goodness it's cheaper :p |
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I was hopeful it'd be around 60 quid, so can't really complain at paying a tenner over what I expected. The price seems fair, to me. In the pre-release material at wii.com, the creators explain that Nintendo were really mindful to keep the price as low as possible during development, and I think they've achieved that. My preference, though is with Mario Kart. Will probably get this after that.
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@ Darren
People are complaining because a) they are stupid b) how many games were released that you could use the guitar hero peripheral for after you bought guitar hero? @Bealsy I bet you were on message threads saying the same thing about Guitar hero when it came out. something like: Buy a real guitar and go get a fucking life. I have some trainers and they can't do what the balance board can do. So I politely advise you to go buy some trainers and go for a fucking run while I enjoy reading the normal messages on this thread. PS I hate Nintendo's new go for the casual gamer approach and this IS overpriced cos the Guitar Hero pack was also overpriced and don't get me started on the rock band price point! |
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Pac-man ate my wife
27/02/08 @ 14:44
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@ Bealsy
Aye, you could. But then so could the all the people who contribute the £1bn industry that is gym memberships. At the end of the day for most of the year this country is pissing it down with rain so the chance to have a bit of fun, get off the sofa yet not wet/cold/pnuemonia is quite appealing to a lot of people. |
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gamingdave
27/02/08 @ 14:45
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When is Family Ski coming out over here?!?!?
unfortunately, I suspect it will be delayed untill next winter. |
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@ Dafridge
No because Guitar Hero is different. If you're a pleb who can't play/afford a proper guitar you can get guitar hero and it's fun. This is just a "what haven't we done yet" title, and it doesn't appear to include much of the aforementioned fun. I'd rather buy a Davina McCall fitness DVD and some Tesco scales. If I was fat and didn't do things to keep myself in shape in the first place. What next? Wii Smoothie Maker? Wii Fake Marriage? |
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Pac-man ate my wife
27/02/08 @ 14:51
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+1 for Family Ski.
And (according to Wiki) there are 10 games in development for the balance board.
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Fitzmogwai
27/02/08 @ 14:56
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@ Bealsy
You can buy a guitar for £50 these days. Then learn to play it for free. Cheaper than Guitar Hero. And (arguably) more fun too. So what's stopping all the "plebs" from rushing out and forming punk bands? |
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Pac-man ate my wife
27/02/08 @ 14:56
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@ headbog and Bealsy
The games obviously not designed for you so why are you bothering? The videos show that there's a bunch of games and exercises available in the package, it looks like it's good for the family and the previews have been positive. Obviously it's not Halo or Bioshock, but it's not trying to be. God forbid that people find something like this fun. |
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I think the point is being missed. Guitar Hero - play a rock god... Wii Fit.... erm... get fit? I just think its a pointless title, but that's my opinion. I have guitar hero because I couldn't play a real one if my life depended on it, but with beers and mates its a good laugh. I just fail to see the point of a keep fit computer game. It's just convincing the lazy masses they can stay in front of their tv for even longer without feeling guilty
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SlackMaster
27/02/08 @ 15:05
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It's not gonna sell at that price... £69, is asking too much for a bit of plastic with a pressure sensor and a game. Is this more than Guitar Hero and the Wireless guitar?
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@Bealsy
So if you can't afford a real guitar you are a pleb? Dude seriously, being anti Nintendo is one thing but just being offensive for the sake of it is another! I don't think this is a what haven't we done yet title I think its more of a step 1: What peripheral can we do next that will be versatile fun and engaging. That you don't just use your hands to control? step 2: How can we creat software to best use this new peripheral. If there is even one developer out there thinking about making skateboard or surfing games or other ways to use this peripheral I would say its a success. You should go check out the video of Wii Fit then you'd see its not just a weight loss aid. It actually does look fun. |
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gingerlink
27/02/08 @ 15:43
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ok, so the retail price is about the same as buying a game and a wiimote.
so it doesn't work out to be overly expensive, the game isn't a complete shambles like wii play was anyway... |
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I think the point of the game is being lost in the majority of these posts so far..
Wii Fit is essentially a fitness tool, not a game in the true sense of a game. It is pushing back the boundaries of gaming as we have come to know it. By doing so expanding the market and appealing to a consumer not previously targeted/interested in video games but who maybe interested in fitness products, and in this case Wii Fit. But at the same appealing to existing gamers, if not all, who also can see the enjoyment/rewards in this title. I have no doubt that given the mix of Nintendo, its production values and its somewhat recent winning marketing strategy will ensure this title is successful. Just look at the Japanese sale figures so far. The point to realise is that Nintendo has the technology in the Wii now to introduce concepts not previously achievable. It may not appeal to everyone but one thing for sure is that both gamers and non-gamers will buy this product in there droves!!! |
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http://kotaku.com/356513/wii-fit-not-act...
Its not a fitness game. Sure some people will see an improvement like what happend with Wii sports but the only people it will have any effect on is the ones who find walking to the bathroom to take a dump a strenuous workout |
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Muddtallica
27/02/08 @ 17:04
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headbog: My God, looking at those fitness DVDs actually saps my will to live. "Davina Macall High Energy Five"? "Dirty Dancing Official Dance Workout"? "Strictly Come Dancersize (THAT'S NOT A WORD)"? I think the one that makes me the most ill, though, is 'WAGs Workout", mostly because I read the blurb: WAGS WORKOUT is the must have accessory for all girls wanting to achieve the look and style of a WAG - and who knows, they may even bag themselves a footballer in the process!
Screw Wii Fit and getting into shape; it's already too late, as the end days are obviously here. Repent! |
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OrangeGoblin
27/02/08 @ 17:42
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I have it ordered for £35 from powerplaydirect.com. Hope it's honoured!
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