Nintendo to hold Wii Fit event in Central Park

Posted May 8th 2008 9:45AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

If you live in New York City, take note: Nintendo is set to hold a large launch event for Wii Fit on May 19th, the day of its release. The event will take place at the Merchants' Gate of Central Park, from 8am until 5pm. At the event, famous personal trainer Ashley Borden will be providing a personal training session with the Balance Board and Nintendo's software.

Unlike the recent Mario Kart Wii event, there won't be any kind of tournament or prizes. But, that doesn't mean you shouldn't show up, because Nintendo has pledged $5 (up to $25,000 total) to the American Heart Association for every person that gets on a Balance Board and tries Wii Fit out. Exercising while helping people? Sounds like a winning plan to us!

Gallery: Wii Fit

Tags: balance-board, charity, exercise, exergaming, new-york-city, nyc, wii-fit

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

5-08-2008 @ 10:45AM

Robert said...

It's a shame these things only seem to be in New York. Where's the love for the West Coast Nintendo?? I'd check it out!

5-08-2008 @ 5:01PM

RatMasterD21 said...

i cant wait^.^

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5-08-2008 @ 9:49PM

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5-11-2008 @ 11:27PM

hvnlysoldr said...

5,000 participants sounds like a low guess.

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