Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/JoystiqThe Joystiq Podcast combines insightful commentary on the week's video game news and culture with several disembodied, often spooky, voices. Voices may or may not belong to Chris Grant, Ludwig Kietzmann, Joystiq.com editors, or their guests. Spookiness not guaranteed where prohibited, please check local laws. More information available at www.joystiq.comUbisoft's Shaun White Snowboarding to use Wii Balance Boardhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/ubisofts-shaun-white-snowboarding-to-use-wii-balance-board/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/ubisofts-shaun-white-snowboarding-to-use-wii-balance-board/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/15/ubisofts-shaun-white-snowboarding-to-use-wii-balance-board/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

At Nintendo's E3 press conference this morning, pro snowboarder Shaun White announced the existence of Shaun White Snowboarding, an Ubisoft game "designed from the ground up" to use the Wii Balance Board. The game will be released by the end of the year for the Wii, with a non-Balance-Board equipped versions coming to other systems.
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]]>balance-boardbreakingnewse3-2008shaun-whiteshaun-white-snowboardingsnowboardingTue, 15 Jul 2008 12:18:00 ESTWii Move to do "something" with the Wii Balance Boardhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/17/wii-move-to-do-something-with-the-wii-balance-board/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/17/wii-move-to-do-something-with-the-wii-balance-board/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/17/wii-move-to-do-something-with-the-wii-balance-board/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Last week a mysterious video appeared online featuring probably the most boring ever sequence of a low-rez woman. jogging monotonously while a clock ticked down to ... nothing. It wasn't quite clear if this was a terrorist training video, the rough cut of an intro to a new Lifetime series, or some teaser for a new game. If you picked the game option, you guessed right.

PheroseSoft is a new company formed by ex-staffers from Electronic Arts and Rockstar North, and we hope that doesn't rule out some hooligan-style body checks and tackles in what looks to be another workout video, aimed at getting you up off the couch and onto a piece of plastic. Wii Move will be available through WiiWare in "Quarter Four" 2008. Plenty of time for you to buy your running outfits and wristbands.
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]]>Wii Balance BoardWii FitWii MoveWii WareWiiMoveTue, 17 Jun 2008 02:00:00 ESTMajesco and Jillian Michaels to issue 'Fitness Ultimatum' for Wiihttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/12/majesco-and-jillian-michaels-to-issue-a-fitness-ultimatum-for/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/12/majesco-and-jillian-michaels-to-issue-a-fitness-ultimatum-for/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/12/majesco-and-jillian-michaels-to-issue-a-fitness-ultimatum-for/#commentsFiled under: ,

All right, this is the last straw. We in the greater video game industry have watched silently while you claimed you just "didn't have the rhythm" for Dance Dance Revolution. We bit our tongues when you said that Wii Fit was "just a fad." Well, say goodbye to Mr. Nice Industry. We're tired of tip-toeing around your feelings. You have to get fit, and we're issuing a fitness ultimatum to make sure that you do! Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009, to be exact.

We're sorry it's come to this ... we really are ... but if a Majesco-published game featuring fitness celebrity Jillian Michaels and Wii Balance Board support is what it takes to break you out of your cycle of unfit living, then damn it, we're willing to release that game in time for the upcoming holiday season. Let's be perfectly clear though ... this 'ultimatum' truly is our last warning that you need to get fit using a video game. If you let this opportunity pass you by, that's it, we're done, you're on your own. Good luck getting fit without the video game industry's help if you drop the ball this time!

Aw, who are we kidding? When you get tired of this game we'll try again with another gimmicky fitness simulator. Who could say no to that precious disposable income? Here, have another Halo 3 Mountain Dew.
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]]>balance-boardfintess-ultimatumfitnessjillian-michaelsmajescoThu, 12 Jun 2008 11:20:00 ESTPachter: American Wii Fit shortages due to weak dollarhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/01/pachter-american-wii-fit-shortages-due-to-weak-dollar/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/01/pachter-american-wii-fit-shortages-due-to-weak-dollar/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/01/pachter-american-wii-fit-shortages-due-to-weak-dollar/#commentsFiled under: ,


Americans have been buffeted with news of our nation's pending recession and the devaluation of our dollar for months now, but in a market with such standardized prices, the American video game industry and game consumers haven't really felt the effect of our economic instability. However, according to industry analyst and prognosticator extraordinaire Michael Pachter, our pecuniary puniness is the cause for the current American Wii Fit shortage -- nearly four times as many copies of the title made their way to Europe, where the Euro, unlike the dollar, is gaining strength.

In Pachter's own words, "We're seeing companies ignore their largest market simply because they can make a greater profit elsewhere." You don't need to be a revered industry analyst to notice that -- the title, which sells for $90 in the U.S., is speedily selling for the equivalent of $140 in Europe. Pachter also remarks that Americans can afford to wait for future shipments of the title, as Nintendo knows "that Americans will be just as fat a few months from now." Words hurt, Pachter. Words hurt.
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]]>dollareconomyeuromichaelpachtermoneynintendopachterweak-dollarweakdollarwii-fitSun, 01 Jun 2008 14:00:00 ESTWii Fit: the Balance Smorgasboardhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/30/wii-fit-the-balance-smorgasboard/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/30/wii-fit-the-balance-smorgasboard/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/30/wii-fit-the-balance-smorgasboard/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Since Wii Fit finally hit the US market, Wii Fanboy has been teetering all over the Balance Board in an effort to work out the best (and worst) aspects of Nintendo's latest. Check out some of that featured coverage, and jog on over to put your name in the hat to win a copy of the game, as well.


 The basics

Five quick Wii Fit factoids
Early impressions, neatly packaged in a single bullet-point list.

Wii Fanboy Review: Wii Fit
Wherein we break it down -- the good and the bad.

Wii Fit vs. Let's Yoga
How does Wii Fit stack up against another recent exergaming title available for a Nintendo system?



The extras

Point/Counterpoint: Wii Fit
Awesome title or gaming's death knell?

Wii Fit measures JC's apartment
Balance board vs. stuff. Ready ... fight! Er, test.

Finding space for Wii Fit
Sure, the Balance Board is small by itself, but you need space to work out. Let us help you figure out how much.



Old school

Peripherals that paved the way for the Balance Board
A trip through Nintendo's peripheral-littered past.

Revolutionary: Balance Boarder
Long before the real thing hit, we were making our own thing.
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]]>fitnessnintendotrainingwii-fitFri, 30 May 2008 14:00:00 ESTUK runs out of Wii Fit, Nintendo will replenish ASAPhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/28/uk-runs-out-of-wii-fit-nintendo-will-replenish-asap/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/28/uk-runs-out-of-wii-fit-nintendo-will-replenish-asap/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/28/uk-runs-out-of-wii-fit-nintendo-will-replenish-asap/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Nintendo tells GI.biz that it will replenish the UK's stock of Wii Fit "as soon as possible." A Wii Fit shortage in the UK became quite obvious this past week as the fat-reduction simulator practically disappeared from the UK sales charts. Meaning, either citizens of the UK made a collective Borg decision to stop purchasing the game life-altering product or stock sold out.

A Nintendo representative put semi-adequate spin on the situation stating that there are "pockets of stock shortages" around the UK. When a game goes from the #2 spot on the sales chart to dropping off the Top 40, that appears to be more than just "pockets" of shortages. Nintendo claims that fat little girls around the UK will be able to pick up a Wii Fit soon enough as the company continues to replenish stock on a weekly basis.
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]]>nintendoshortageukwii-fitWed, 28 May 2008 10:00:00 EST'One Man's Journey' tries and fails at Wii Fithttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/26/one-mans-journey-tries-and-fails-at-wii-fit/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/26/one-mans-journey-tries-and-fails-at-wii-fit/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/26/one-mans-journey-tries-and-fails-at-wii-fit/#commentsFiled under: , ,

One Man's Journey recovers from the Rock Band disaster of '07 and releases another tale of self-realization. This time, the overly-optimistic Matt Downham is looking to lose some weight and (feeding into the hype) believes Wii Fit is going to get him to do that -- just like he wanted Rock Band to turn him into a rock star. Matt's faithful companion, Friend, joins him again on this adventure of self-discovery, standing by his side and offering his own special brand of support.

Of course, similar to what happened with Rock Band, Matt's hopes and dreams of Wii Fit curing his weight condition lead to what the movie advertisements refer to as a "roaring rampage of revenge" (after catching his breath from walking up the stairs). He roars. He rampages. We just hope Friend survives for the next big game launch sporting a plastic peripheral.
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]]>downhamfriendmatt-downhamone-mans-journeywii-fitMon, 26 May 2008 16:30:00 ESTNintendo shifts Wii Fit 'launch' to tomorrowhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/nintendo-shifts-wii-fit-launch-to-tomorrow/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/nintendo-shifts-wii-fit-launch-to-tomorrow/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/nintendo-shifts-wii-fit-launch-to-tomorrow/#commentsFiled under: ,


Nintendo informed GameTap late yesterday that Wii Fit's official launch has been moved to tomorrow, May 21. Although there may be some exceptions, Nintendo told the site that Wii Fit was only available at the Nintendo World Store in New York for its much hyped May 19 launch.

Some members on staff who pre-ordered Wii Fit from their local brick and mortar store were told their units may arrive today. We're also checking with Amazon.com to find out if its copies have been sent out. Another piece of Nintendo hardware with an apparent supply chain issue? We're shocked.
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]]>BreakingNewsnintendoreleasewii-fitTue, 20 May 2008 11:30:00 ESTMetareview -- Wii Fithttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/metareview-wii-fit/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/metareview-wii-fit/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/metareview-wii-fit/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Wii Fit used to be that thing you threw when the guy behind the counter told you the store was sold out of Nintendo's insanely popular console. Again. Nowadays, it's a video game and balance board peripheral claiming to make exercise "fun." Yeah, right!

No, seriously, right. The critics have done the whole Yoga thing and declared that exercise needn't be the terrifying and punishing physical activity you've dreaded all these years. It might not be the sort of game you want to play all day long, but if you're set on shedding some pounds, it sure beats going to the boring ol' gym. You can do eat!
  • 1UP (83/100): "I guess I'd hoped an exercise videogame would make fitness a lot more fun -- and easier to do. And, though it doesn't quite exceed those expectations, Wii Fit will get you moving -- especially if you're looking for a gentle, fun introduction to an exercise program."
  • Eurogamer (80/100): "You can compare your results with others, but really it's about setting your own targets and seeing how your performance improves. So far I've found this provides enough motivation to play Wii Fit every day - sometimes for ten minutes, sometimes for an hour. I don't know how long I'll keep this up for, but I do know switching on the Wii is a lot easier than going to the gym. Wii Fit is not as beneficial, undoubtedly, but a lot more fun."
  • IGN (80/100): "But for a title that is so geared toward the everyman, it clings onto one hardcore fundamental -- unlocking challenges. So if you're the type who wants to jump right into everything that Wii Fit has to offer from the beginning, you're out of luck. You'll need to spend days upon days partaking in all of the modes to earn Wii Fit minutes, which eventually add up and open up other portions of the experience."
  • GameDaily (80/100): "Like Miyamoto said a few months ago, Wii Fit won't necessarily make you fit. If you're looking to get ripped, you're better off buying some protein powder and heading to the gym. For everyone else, this is a clever way to sneak in a little extra exercise every day."
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]]>Balance-BoardExerciseNintendoWii-FitTue, 20 May 2008 09:00:00 ESTObesity experts frown on Wii Fit's fatty-labeling, Nintendo apologizeshttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/17/obesity-experts-frown-on-wii-fits-fatty-labeling-nintendo-apol/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/17/obesity-experts-frown-on-wii-fits-fatty-labeling-nintendo-apol/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/17/obesity-experts-frown-on-wii-fits-fatty-labeling-nintendo-apol/#commentsFiled under: ,


Video games can occasionally be the source of some pretty disheartening self-realizations -- like the time Rock Band revealed that you've been lied to your entire life about your angelic singing voice, or when Vampire Rain made you realize that you have incredibly poor taste in video games. However, something tells us these revelations are a bit less heartbreaking than those about to be unleashed by Nintendo's latest best-seller, Wii Fit -- especially when the heart in question is the fragile, butter-soaked heart of an overweight child.

Or an average-weighted child, for that matter. You see, Wii Fit measures the user's Body Mass Index (BMI), a weight/height ratio commonly calculated by physicians, though the use of BMI measurements in children is criticized by many dietitians for its frequent inaccuracy. Nintendo recently issued an apology following an incident involving the hurtful labeling of a "solidly built" 10-year-old girl. So, it's like an electronic, $90 version of our fifth-grade gym teacher? We're sold!
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]]>apologybmibodymassindexfatnintendooverweightweightwiiwii fitwii-fitWiiFitSat, 17 May 2008 13:45:00 ESTEA Sports working on sweaty Wii Fithttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/08/ea-sports-working-on-sweaty-wii-fit/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/08/ea-sports-working-on-sweaty-wii-fit/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/08/ea-sports-working-on-sweaty-wii-fit/#commentsFiled under: ,


EA Sports president Peter Moore tells Eurogamer that the division is working on a Wii fitness game utilizing the pressure-balancy-board thing. The game will release under the new casual-oriented Freestyle label and will focus on "western" cardio workouts instead of Wii Fit's "eastern holistic fitness."

EA's version of Wii Fit is intended to make the user sweat while still having fun. Although Moore wouldn't get into specifics of the game, he would say that the key is to distract the user and make them have fun without realizing they're having a good workout. Hopefully, EA's exercise game will come with a Shamwow and some disinfectant spray for the board. Yes, we've now come to fear the fungal side of Wii Fit.
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]]>ea-sportseasportsmoorepeter-moorewii-fitThu, 08 May 2008 15:00:00 ESTWii Fit sells out on Amazon, 2.5 units sold every minutehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/wii-fit-sells-out-on-amazon-2-5-units-sold-every-minute/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/wii-fit-sells-out-on-amazon-2-5-units-sold-every-minute/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/wii-fit-sells-out-on-amazon-2-5-units-sold-every-minute/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Amazon.com has sold out of its Wii Fit pre-orders. We spoke with an Amazon representative who told us that the online retailer depleted its pre-order stock this past Sunday and had been selling approximately 2.5 units per minute since reserves began April 15. Amazon could not discuss how many units sold, but if we assume the selling rate remained steady from April 15 until the end of May 3, we're looking at 68,400 balance boards (check us, mathemagicians!).

Expect the mainstream hype train for Wii Fit to only gain steam leading up to the May 19 US launch. The "game" is already conquering the UK and Europe, it's being added to Westin Hotel exercise rooms and Wal-Mart's pushing the thing for Mother's Day. We're just waiting for Oprah to give one to everyone in her studio audience or Ellen to goof around with it on her show. You know it's got to happen.
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]]>amazonwii-fitTue, 06 May 2008 16:00:00 ESTWestin Hotels add Wii, Wii Fit to their exercise roomshttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/02/westin-hotels-add-wii-wii-fit-to-their-exercise-rooms/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/02/westin-hotels-add-wii-wii-fit-to-their-exercise-rooms/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/02/westin-hotels-add-wii-wii-fit-to-their-exercise-rooms/#commentsFiled under: ,


In Nintendo's tireless pursuit to reach every single demographic ever, they've partnered up with Westin Hotels to stick Wii Sports and Wii Fit setups in the hotel chain's exercise rooms. Why is this particular outreach unique? Think about it: they're targeting people who exercise when they're not even home! We hate to repeat hurtful stereotypes but, while the gamers we know may not be as sedentary as some would have you believe (read: our advertisers), they're not really the type to pack a pair of running shoes next to their PSP for their next business trip. Result: new demographic.

Just in case you are the type to excercise while staying at a hotel and you accidentally stumbled here while looking for the Runner's World magazine website, we've included a list of the first 10 participating Westin hotels after the break.

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]]>NintendoWestinWii-FitWii-SportsFri, 02 May 2008 17:30:00 ESTWalmart pushing Wii Fit pre-order for Mother's Dayhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/02/walmart-pushing-wii-fit-pre-order-for-mothers-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/02/walmart-pushing-wii-fit-pre-order-for-mothers-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/02/walmart-pushing-wii-fit-pre-order-for-mothers-day/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Wal-Mart is saying straight-up that mom could stand to lose a few pounds. Reuters reports that the mega-retailer's online division is pushing pre-orders of Wii Fit as a Mother's Day gift. Wii Fit doesn't release until May 19 in North America, but those who order the pressure-sensitive sweat-board before Mother's Day (May 11) will receive a $10 online gift card to use at Walmart.com in the future.

Kelly Thompson, Walmart.com's chief merchant, says the initial sales have been "extremely strong." Due to the fact that the system doesn't come out until a week after the holiday, Thompson recommends giving the $10 online gift card as a present. That's a great idea! We can see it now: "Hey mom, the passive-aggressive gift telling you that you're a fatty mcfat doesn't come for another week. Oh, in the meantime, here's a $10 gift card to Walmart.com." Somehow a nice brunch and flowers sounds like a better option.
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]]>mothers-daymothers-day-giftmothers-day-giftswal-martwalmartwii-fitwiifitFri, 02 May 2008 10:30:00 ESTRaving Rabbids + Wii Fit balance board = YOGAAAAAAAAAH?http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/29/raving-rabbids-wii-fit-balance-board-yogaaaaaaaaah/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/29/raving-rabbids-wii-fit-balance-board-yogaaaaaaaaah/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/29/raving-rabbids-wii-fit-balance-board-yogaaaaaaaaah/#commentsFiled under: , ,

In the above teaser video, which Gametrailers has labeled "Rayman Raving Rabbids 3," you'll note the appearance of one of Ubisoft's lovable and inherently demented hoppy things. While that is often amusing in its own right, this particular Rabbid appears to be figuring out how to properly operate a Wii Fit balance board. While his time with it ultimately results in weight gain, we get the feeling he's trying to tell us about some new use for the peripheral in his next mini-game miasma ...

[Thanks, StarFoxA]
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]]>Balance-BoardDAAAAAAAAAAAAAHMinigamesRaving-RabbidsRayman-Raving-RabbidsUbisoftWii-FitTue, 29 Apr 2008 17:00:00 ESTAnother analyst says Wii Fit will push Wii shortageshttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/17/another-analyst-says-wii-fit-will-push-wii-shortages/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/17/another-analyst-says-wii-fit-will-push-wii-shortages/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/17/another-analyst-says-wii-fit-will-push-wii-shortages/#commentsFiled under: ,

While it's hard to get game industry analysts to agree on something as simple as whether the PS3 will be the best-selling or worst-selling console of this generation, it seems they are largely in agreement about one thing: Wii Fit is gonna be absolutely ha-yuuuge for Nintendo and the Wii. Lazard Capital Markets Analyst Colin Sebastian told GameDaily today that Wii Fit "could also exacerbate the supply constraints of the Wii console itself," echoing similar comments made yesterday by Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter.

In addition to foreseeing supply problems for the Wii Fit game-and-balance-board combo pack itself, Sebastian predicted Nintendo would soon start producing over 2 million Wii units per month (up from 1.8 million currently) in a desperate attempt to meet demand for the system. A great idea, and one we'll recommend to Nintendo one-and-a-half years ago, as soon as our time machine is finished.
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]]>analystcolin-sebastianshortagewii-fitThu, 17 Apr 2008 02:00:00 ESTPachter: Wii Fit could keep Wii shortage goinghttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/16/pachter-wii-fit-could-keep-wii-shortage-going/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/16/pachter-wii-fit-could-keep-wii-shortage-going/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/16/pachter-wii-fit-could-keep-wii-shortage-going/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pacter states that after attending a recent Nintendo event that he now believes in the sales power of Wii Fit. He thinks Nintendo's fun for the fatties system could "cause a new boom in demand for the Wii." Adding that Nintendo's marketing campaign will aim directly at casual players and make the already scarce system even more difficult to find.


Pachter retains a "Buy" rating for Nintendo's stock and maintains the company's profit guidance is conservative. He believes Nintendo's momentum isn't stopping anytime soon. Wii Fit is available in North America beginning May 19 for $90.

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]]>casualpachtersupplywii-fitwiifitWed, 16 Apr 2008 06:00:00 ESTJoystiq impressions: Wii Fit mini-gameshttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/15/joystiq-impressions-wii-fit-mini-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/15/joystiq-impressions-wii-fit-mini-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/15/joystiq-impressions-wii-fit-mini-games/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


Sure, Wii Fit is about health and lifestyle, but I'm looking forward to the games; I sampled some of the lesser-known modes at the recent Nintendo Media Summit. We've already played with the hula-hoop, soccer, ski-jump, and other basics, so I jumped straight to tightrope walking, floating in a bubble, and other later unlockables. But first, I warmed up with jogging.
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]]>mini-gameminigamenintendo-media-summi...nintendo-media-summit-08wii-fitwiifitTue, 15 Apr 2008 09:00:00 ESTWii Fit priced for $90 at GameStop, pre-order $10http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/24/wii-fit-priced-for-90-at-gamestop-pre-order-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/24/wii-fit-priced-for-90-at-gamestop-pre-order-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/24/wii-fit-priced-for-90-at-gamestop-pre-order-10/#commentsFiled under: ,


According to a blurry GameStop release list image posted by WiiCast over the weekend, the charge for admission into the Wii Fit club will be $90. We've confirmed with various local GameStops that the game is listed in its system for $90. Pre-orders are being offered for $10 instead of the regular $5, but the two-fold increase is something we've heard has been in the GameStop pipeline for a while.

Nintendo confirmed with Joystiq that the only thing released is that [Wii Fit] will be under $100 when it debuts on May 19. North America is the only announced region for Wii Fit without a confirmed price tag, with Europe and Australia ready to pay over $100 USD for the pressure-sensitive sweat board.

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]]>balance-boardbreakingnewsnintendowii-fitMon, 24 Mar 2008 13:00:00 ESTWii Fit makes Australia sweat May 8http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/11/wii-fit-makes-australia-sweat-may-8/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/11/wii-fit-makes-australia-sweat-may-8/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/11/wii-fit-makes-australia-sweat-may-8/#commentsFiled under: ,


Another continent getting Wii Fit before the US? Oh, the irony. Gamespot reports Wii Fit will help Australians through their winter doldrums beginning May 8 at the suggested price of $150 Australian ($140 USD, €91). The Aussie retail Wii Fit includes the same peripherals and software as other regions.

Wii Fit has already sold over a million units in Japan and is ready to feel the burn in Europe beginning April 25 for £69.99 in the UK, and €89.99 for everyone else. The US has a scheduled release of May 19, but no price has been set.
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