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Amazon sells out of Wii Fit preorders

Posted May 7th 2008 3:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News, Peripherals


For those of you who did not preorder Wii Fit and think it won't be a problem picking the bundle up on release date through walk-in at your local retail spot, know this: Amazon has cleared through their entire preorder stock in less than a month. It comes out to about 2.5 units sold every minute, according to an Amazon representative that spoke with Joystiq.

It looks like the grim picture painted by Michael Pachter is coming true. Wii Fit fever has caught on, thanks in part to the software and Balance Board, as well as the mainstream media coverage and marketing push from Nintendo. Our advice? If you haven't planned on how you're going to get Wii Fit by now, there's a good chance you won't be able to nab one on release day.

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[Via Joystiq]

Get fit with Wii at Westin Hotels

Posted May 2nd 2008 8:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News


It seems like you can find a Wii everywhere (besides a retail shelf) nowadays. Whether you're on a cruise, at a hotel or even at the amusement park, you just can't escape the little system that could.

And now, the business travelers and other folks that find themselves staying at a Westin Hotel can also enjoy Wii (complete with Wii Fit) inside the confines of the Westin's workout room. So whether you're down for some Wii Sports: Bowling or simply want to have a nice, peaceful stretch with Wii Fit, you won't have to be away from your beloved console when on the road.

Gallery: Wii Fit



[Via Joystiq]

Revealed: Why Mario isn't in Wii Fit

Posted Apr 22nd 2008 4:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News, Interviews



Had you described Wii Fit to us three years ago, we'd have gambled our entire gashapon collection on Mario, a man with a quite ridiculous number of pastimes, being on the front of the box. A title such as, ooh, we don't know, "Mario Workout" wouldn't have been out of the question. Not any more, though -- not in the age of the expanded audience. Nowadays, Mario doesn't have a divine right to appear in every vaguely sporty Nintendo game.

And we're glad about that. Not only do we totally dig Wii Fit's sleek, minimalistic look, but Mario is already in enough stuff, and even Mario's daddy, Shigeru Miyamoto, agrees with us (great minds and all that). As Shiggy explained to MTV's Stephen Totilo: "We wanted to create it so that people of all ages could look at it and feel it was for them. I think [including Mario] might have limited its ability." So including Mario might limit the appeal of something? How novel!

Gallery: Wii Fit

Wii Warm Up: The price of fitness

Posted Apr 16th 2008 9:00AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Wii Warm Up


We were thinking about the confirmation yesterday that Wii Fit would be setting you back $90. That's a pretty hefty sum, if you ask us. Is it too hefty for you all, though? We've made a poll here for you to weigh in.

Is Wii Fit too expensive?



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Wii Fit preorders through the roof in Britain

Posted Apr 8th 2008 7:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News



Having already whipped Japanese consumers into lean, mean killing spending machines, Wii Fit debuts in the west later this month, when it hits Europe on April 25th. And, unsurprisingly enough, its impact is already being felt in the region, with Jersey-based UK retailer Play.com reporting that it sold through its entire allocation of preorders for the game in just one day, a company record.

"Wii Fit is going to be huge. Let's hope that we can keep up with demand." panted Play.com head of games Gian Luzo as he waded through his home, waist-deep in banknotes, before subtly hinting: "We are expecting more stock before launch." You've been warned, Brits: if you want the wobbly slab from day one, get those preorders in, pronto.

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Exercise your Japanese with Wii Fit translation guide

Posted Mar 28th 2008 11:00PM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Fan stuff, Imports


If you happen to be one of the five people (okay, okay, ten) outside of Japan with a Japanese copy of Wii Fit and no idea how to read the language, then you're covered -- Charles Rodmell of NTSC UK has whipped up a handy translation guide for all the clueless importers out there. From syncing your Balance Board to figuring out how to get your yoga on, this guide has it all.

We're not really sure how many people (outside of reviewers) imported Wii Fit, but if you did, we salute you ... and want to know how much you paid in shipping.

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[Via GoNintendo]

Wii Warm Up: Wii Fit Challenge

Posted Mar 27th 2008 9:00AM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Wii Warm Up

Will you be taking the Wii Fit Challenge when the exergaming title hits here? These folks are, and they want you to join in. They'll be spending three months with the software and balance board, tracking their progress, and competing against one another ... and anyone else who signs up.

But you don't have to be all officialized to challenge yourself. Do you have any goals? Anything from a few moments of relaxation to weight loss seems possible to the dedicated balance boarder. Let's hear your plans! This blogger will be picking up the package, but without any real goals in mind -- rather, just to see what's possible as a supplement to the current postpartum exercise regimen.

[Thanks, Brett!]

Wii Fit dated for North America, PAL regions

Posted Jan 28th 2008 2:40PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News



Since it was picked up by more than a million consumers in Japan, we have been impatiently waiting for news on Wii Fit's release Everywhere Else. Our dumbbells, caked in dust after our last workout in 1999, have been brought out of retirement, and the leotard has just arrived back from the cleaners. We are ready to become fine, chiselled specimens.

Except ... we'll have to wait a bit first. Until either April (if you're in North America) or June (for those in a PAL region), to be precise. An April release date in North America is actually quite a pleasant surprise. Not only does it mean we can continue living our gluttonous lifestyles for at least another couple of months, but it's also a little sooner than we initially expected.

Wii Warm Up: Will you get fit?

Posted Dec 19th 2007 9:00AM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Wii Warm Up


We're getting closer to "early 2008," which means it's almost time for Wii Fit. Are you squirreling money away for the fitness program and balance board, or are you waiting? Time has dulled our excitement a little; after all, we've had a few months to get used to the idea, though once it gets closer to release, we may perk up again and start bouncing on our toes (or balancing, in preparation). Are you similarly on the fence, or have you made up your mind one way or another?

I personally think it may be a fun (and quiet) way to help shed that baby weight in the coming months, but since I can't see my feet at the moment, we'll have to see how things go when we get there!

Video games more effective than medication for pain?

Posted Dec 18th 2007 12:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

Wii Fanboy has presented many stories about how the Wii has been able to help those in need. Whether it be soldiers dealing with combat wounds or the local retirement homes' residents stay active, it's a system that has amazed one and all. Now, a Canadian researcher is finding that video games on the whole have become quite the aid for those with chronic pain.

The case of the Wii is especially interesting in regards to this study, because it's been shown to be an excellent physical therapy tool. Not only that, but the immersion factor has to be higher than that of the other current-gen systems. Sure, they have more photo-realistic graphics, but what gets you into the game more? Personally, we're pro-Wii, but then you probably knew that typing in the URL to our blog or however else you got here (tapping your heels together?).

Wii Fit gameplay makes us sweat just watching it

Posted Dec 6th 2007 8:00PM by Candace Savino
Filed under: Video

Josh from WiiFolder.com took the time show us his large HDTV some Wii Fit games in action, and we have to say, the game looks promising.

A few of the games definitely won't help you drop those love handles (at least we don't think so, but since we got A's in gym class so you can pretty much count that as an expert opinion). Nonetheless, they still look fun, and we're glad we won't have to go to the zoo anymore to get our "kicking Panda heads" fix.

Japanese release of Wii Fit met by loooong queues

Posted Dec 3rd 2007 6:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News

We may still lack solid numerical data when it comes to Japanese sales of Wii Fit, but all the early signs have been pointing to Nintendo scoring another major non-game hit.

The scene to the right, for example, shows a queue of soon-to-be Wii Fit owners, patiently lining up in Akihibara. As the pictures after the jump and at the link below illustrate, this is far from a one-off; Wii Fit is shaping up to be big, in a way that poor old Super Mario Galaxy wasn't.

Barring shortages of the Balance Board, or another miraculous performance from Dragon Quest IV (not that that should be completely ruled out), expect Wii Fit to be hogging top spot in Japan next week.

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Japan preorders 300,000 Wii Fit, printing of money to surely follow

Posted Nov 30th 2007 5:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News

As we type, the world's crazy time differences mean that Wii Fit has been available in Japan for, ooh, a few hours at least.

How will it fare? We don't know for sure, and as our closest friend isn't a De Lorean-owning, wavy-haired scientist, the best we can offer is a guess. That said, the 300,000 preorders reportedly taken by Japanese retailers prior to the game's release tell us that Nintendo has probably just conjured up another mass appeal mega-hit. If all of those preorders are honored, that would also make Wii Fit a bigger opening week success than a certain other title, but we won't dwell on that, as it's proven a touchy subject recently.

Check back with us next week for the full lowdown on precisely how many Japanese people are precariously poised on their Balance Boards.

[Via The Tanooki]

Friday Video: Wii Fit in demos

Posted Nov 16th 2007 11:00PM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Friday Video



GameTrailers has a ridiculous number of Wii Fit trailers and demos up right now. While they're all in Japanese, the videos still offer a great (if sedate) look at the fitness trainer and its different uses. We've put one up here in our weekly video spotlight, but if you have the urge to watch more, you'll have to head over there. We're not kidding when we say there's a lot.

Gallery: Wii Fit

Nintendo robot ladies demo Wii Fit for us

Posted Nov 9th 2007 7:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: Video


Look at them. Cool, calm, expessionless; the cyborgs models in the latest Wii Fit videos just find the non-game an absolute breeze. To an almost disconcerting degree, in fact.

More doughy types such as ourselves won't look quite as graceful while negotiating Nintendo's fitness title -- we doubt anybody but these women could achieve that -- but that doesn't mean we won't enjoy ourselves as we perspire, pant and grimace our way through ski-jumping, heading soccer balls, and spinning hula hoops. Perfect for the post-Christmas weight loss drive.

There's another five videos after the break, jam-packed with some very serious Wii Fit action.

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