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Testing out the Wii Balance Board

July 16, 2007 in News comments 7

The Wii Balance Board links to Wii Fit. It's a wireless device that requires 4 AA batteries to power it. The battery life, however, is unknown on the Board. Supposedly that the Board is not a one shot deal and there will be many more items similar to come.

Before you start Wii Fit you need to calibrate the balance board to your weight. The game asks you to step off the board so it zeroes itself then you step on it. If you slouch or shift your weight in an awkward position during the calibration the balance board will register that as your zero point. I usually stand at an angle with my weight shifted on my left and that messed up the calibration during the Yoga demos. The second time around I tried standing perfectly straight and that made the balance board work much better.



The Wii Balance Board is a wireless device and after some extra questions during the demo I found out it requires 4 AA batteries to power it. When I asked about battery life I couldn’t get a clear answer on how long the batteries would last. Wii Fit comes with a single balance board and the rep told me balance board will not be a one shot deal. There are plans to develop other titles with it in mind besides Wii Fit. A surfing game seems like a good fit for the balance board or a Wii-make of Kirby Tilt & Tumble. What kind of game would you like to see with the balance board?
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    Warsun Jul 16, 07
    This peripheral does open up a lot of interesting game ideas. It's like bringing an arcade to your home. I remember at Worlds of Fun I played this skateboard game that used a device similar to this. Now I can pay a one time fee and do it whenever I want!
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    FRoGBuster Jul 17, 07
    WHOA. If it's not just Wii-fit that will come out using the wii-board, I'll strongly consider getting it. Not just for me, but I think my whole family could use some healthy time in front of the tele instead of watching insipid dramas and reality shows. Watch next nintendo releases a wii-carpet. so the whole family can romp together and play twister or slumber party for the girls..
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    Insanity Prevails Jul 17, 07
    It's certainly got potential. Let's just hope 3rd parties as well as Nintendo pick up on it and make good use of it.
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    black_wing79 Jul 17, 07
    i already considered getting it when they announced the wii fit.. it sounds really cool by itself.i love the way it records the exercises and helps you to see the statistical differences in your body..
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    Storm Jul 17, 07
    I hope there's some sort of battery charger that we can attach to the board. I see a lot of my family members using this wonderful invention. Most of them work out in the morning, too, so using that afterwards is a great way to check up on their progress. Can't wait for it's release.
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    nflsmc Jul 17, 07
    Maybe they could use this for Tony Hawk... It might work...
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      Synergized Jul 17, 07
      Haha, Tony Hawk. It might work and it'd be quite cool to play.

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