Wii query from someone without a clue

[starrylizard]

So, I haven't had a gaming console of any sort for quite a few years now. I do like the odd platform game, but these days I'm not that in to gaming. That said, I'm being tempted by the Wii and all the various dance and exercise games out there. I'd like to get fitter and they look like something you could play for ten or twenty minutes when you'

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[starrylizard]

Awesome! Thanks!

[foreverseenstar]

I have a Wii and the Just Dance games are super fun. I used to play Dance Dance Revolution, but the actual dance moves in the JD games are great. I got Zumba for Christmas, haven't tried it yet, but it comes with a belt thing to hold the remote so you don't have to which already has me amped to play. As soon as I ditch this cold, I'll be digging in.

The only other systems I know of are the PS3 and the XBox. I've actually been told XBox Kinect is awesome (no remotes involved), so maybe even look into that versus the Wii. I've also been told Nintendo is releasing a new version of the Wii this year at some point.

[starrylizard]

Ooh that's interesting. I'll look into the other systems and possible release dates for the new Wii. Thanks! :D

Just Dance is looking awesome. I really want one now. :)

[kaaatie]

I have a wii, and I really enjoy wii fit. It has lots of different very short exercises, which is great for my short attention span, and they make exercise fun. I don't play as much now as I did for the first year, but I use it occasionally.

[starrylizard]

That's what I'm after really. Thanks!

[daisycm83]

I have a Wii and love it for working out. Just Dance 3 is a great game - improves on some of the design flaws of Just Dance 2 while keeping the same high energy pace. Gold's Gym Cardio Dance Workout is also pretty good.

Wii Fit is an interesting thing. Not entirely sure if it's worth the extra cost on top of the Wii, but I like the lower impact of the workouts - much more about focus and balance and centering than about burning fat. And they're silly and fun. I like it, but I tend to do the high energy games more.

[starrylizard]

Thanks for the info. I'm really thinking this may be cheaper for me than getting say a treadmill. I tend to be much more likely to do something if it involves movement to music. It'd be great if I could fins a way to try before I buy, but I don't think any of my friends have the fitness type games on their systems. :)

[daisycm83]

I think a lot of the Just Dance routines are on Youtube, so you can at least see what you'd be getting?

[starrylizard]

Great! Thanks!

[starrylizard]

Teehee! I know right. Some day just typing is hard work! :P