Wii Fit shapes up for Japan

By Emma Boyes, GameSpot UKPosted Oct 10, 2007 6:23 am PT

Nintendo to release the game that kicked off the exercise-game development craze before the holiday season.

Gamers in Japan will have absolutely no excuse for putting on the pounds this Christmas, as Wii Fit has been confirmed for release on December 1. The game will come bundled with the Wii Balance Board, as demonstrated by Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime at this year's E3.

The game will be priced at 8,800 yen (approx $75) for the bundle. A slew of similar titles has been announced by developers since Wii Fit was revealed, including Active Life for the Wii and Let's Yoga for the DS.

Wii Fit will feature four different exercise activities: aerobics, muscle conditioning, yoga, and balance. The Wii Balance Board also calculates each gamer's body mass, so they can track their progress over the weeks they play the game.

Neither a North American nor European release date has been announced for the title yet, although Nintendo has confirmed that Wii Fit will be coming to the regions.

85 Comments

  • IHeartCloud

    Posted Mar 22, 2008 11:00 am PT

    Thank you Mr Sick Visionz. Atleast someone gets it

  • reverendyates

    Posted Oct 16, 2007 8:56 pm PT

    Power Pad, anyone?

  • reactionsok

    Posted Oct 11, 2007 2:50 pm PT

    AhBurgKing please remove your avatar - there is ONLY ONE PHOENIX WRIGHT!

    and that is me!

    TAKE THAT U SON OF A

  • reactionsok

    Posted Oct 11, 2007 11:20 am PT

    it wouldn't be hard to imagine some of the gamespot employees suffer heart attacks after playing and reviewing this add-on. have you seen these cows on video reviews? god i cant wait to see the blubber on them start flailing! TAKE THAT GAMESPOT!

  • Game-o_O

    Posted Oct 11, 2007 8:24 am PT

    Not a lot of people view 'going to the gym' as exorcise. Seriously, if I looked like Arnold - I'd commit suicide. I'm already fit (yes, I'm an American), however, I'm lazy. I'm not over 160lb, even though I'm 6'1. It's mainly muscle mass that makes me get up close to that weight.

    I like having a smaller physic healthy body, then a brainless tee wee aee tee muscle bond idiot at a gym.

  • MrSickVisionz

    Posted Oct 11, 2007 6:02 am PT

    This is a Wii trend... hardcore gamers bash it and don't see the point, but then it stays sold out in stores. If Wiifit is a success in the US, I think we may have to admit that "hardcore" gamers are very much out of touch with the needs and wants of the general public. Especially when it comes to electronics.

    But really, this isn't even a game. I think it'll make excercising seem more fun, but this isn't a game as much as i'd call it a lifestyle product or something to that effect.

    Most gamers are young males so we have a hard time grasping anything thats not aimed at young males. Step outside the box and you'll see the potential of this.

  • AhBlurKing

    Posted Oct 11, 2007 1:40 am PT

    That what entertainment means . Entertainment is not only about playing and gaming.This game bring out the meanings of living healthy. Wii fit is similar game to brain age or Wii sport

  • MacBrother

    Posted Oct 10, 2007 11:31 pm PT

    If it works I'll definitely get it. Good thing that there is video game reviews.

  • fr33_loader

    Posted Oct 10, 2007 8:30 pm PT

    Just to inform people that obesity can also be traced through genetics so we cant generalize them as all being lazy though most of them are. But those that became obese due to laziness would never pick-up this type of games unless it comes with a free dozen doughnuts. So this game would be mostly picked-up by exercise freaks who are already physically fit anyways. No, it wont keep the weight of the world down

  • matrixman2k

    Posted Oct 10, 2007 7:07 pm PT

    Plenty of proteins, say, 20 eggs and some wii fit equals Schwarzenegger muscle! ...effortless.

  • playstation_wii

    Posted Oct 10, 2007 6:51 pm PT

    I want it. I hope some awesome games come out of it.

  • finaleve

    Posted Oct 10, 2007 5:12 pm PT

    nephthyswandere > No not really. The concept of getting fit is a bit silly, but the ideas of the Balance Board itself could be used for some cool games, like snowboarding or the like.

    I might pick it up, depending on how fun the game is.

  • GhettoTaxii

    Posted Oct 10, 2007 3:53 pm PT

    the us has never been big on exercising, INCLUDING GAMES! as a american i think this is a stupid way to work out, just do a normal workout at your local gym, u can get way more fit

  • ghangiskhan1

    Posted Oct 10, 2007 3:27 pm PT

    America=best country

  • Hellmonkey012

    Posted Oct 10, 2007 3:23 pm PT

    I dont get it, The US has the most obese people on Earth while Japan has starving children. We need it more then they do. It has to come out earlier!!!

  • printice21

    Posted Oct 10, 2007 2:37 pm PT

    Robio_basic

    I intend to use this to train for NINJA WARRIOR!

    Go for it dude!!!

  • Robio_basic

    Posted Oct 10, 2007 2:11 pm PT

    I intend to use this to train for NINJA WARRIOR!

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