The great big Wii thread

If there's been a Wii thread before, it's impossible to search for Therefore, I shall 'create' the 'keyword' WiiMii so folks can find this thread in the future. Or MiiWii if you get confused. And I'll mention nintendo game console and get that out of the way

I bought my Wii and Wii Fit Plus to help get in shape and have some fun. I've had it for 10 days and I'm hooked

I love the sword fighting (Sports Resort), the flapping chicken game on Wii FitPlus, the bowling is fun with friends. Custom yoga and the strength training keep me motivated. Hula hoop is really getting my legs and abs toned, and no one can beat me in Ski Slalom

My balance and timing are improving with all the games related to those two areas.

Now if I could find someone to duel me in the sword fight or challenge me to an aerial dog fight, I'd be even happier.

Who else has the Wii, what games do you enjoy, and are you burning calories / building strength doing it?

Lastly, trying to get your hands on a Wii on sale is a bit crazy, even though it's been around awhile. I managed to get a decent deal at least and am glad I didn't wait until xmas season.

Shadow_Ferret said:

Wait? Sword fighting?

*runs out to find a copy of Sports Resort.*

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You also need the motion plus attachment on your remote...

And yes, Sword fighting. It is so kick ass and works your upper arms nicely.

soapdish said:

The Wii Fit is awesome!

As for regular games--I also really like Shawn White Snowboarding. Good music, good thigh/butt workout.

The kids have almost all the Lego games.

And Mariokart is fun, plus you can play against others online.

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I know there's several winter sports games- I might get one in the next few months.

And I'm tempted by Mario Kart, but I won't get any fitness benefit (other than standing around yelling and leaning ), and I spent hours and hours and hours of my youth with Super Mario Kart. You can never go back (Or so they say)

How is the Zelda game? I played a little Zelda as a kid (on my gameboy mostly). Is there a little bit of exercise as you slash baddies or is it all pressing buttons mostly?

Sounds fun I'm still trying to get my 'moves' down with Basic Step on the Wii Fit! lol

They have Basic Step and Advanced (haven't tried that one) on the WiiFitPlus. Not sure if there are other 'levels' that get unlocked. It's fun though, b/c I lack rhythm. The rhythm boxing is good too and I love hitting things

Those little computer Miis are back to kicking my butt in the Sword Duel. I'm getting better at timing my blows and finding weak spots, but some of them are out for blood. I made sure to win a few rounds before I called it a night.

Also, I got my mom interested in another Wii Fit game- Basic Step. As for myself, I find combining it with Rhythm Boxing is a good rounded exercise, and if I have time/interest I can repeat them a few times.

Anyone have any tips for the sword fighting on Sports Resort? I find if I block way left, butt end up, I can block more of those left sided blows. I'm starting to think sword across my face isn't as useful as sword angled across my face (on the correct side) since there's a limit to the height you can block. And when they go for my feet I'm screwed (which taught me to sweep at their feet, making sure I don't raise the tip up, lol)

Amazon has a bunch of games used for a fair discount. I even went to gamestop yesterday to compare and ran screaming from the absurd prices over there.

You can find Amazon backed used items under the menu box with 'add to cart' and 'buy with one click' (if they have the item used that is). And then under that is 'more buying options'

And there's always craigslist and whatnot I'm plotting what to buy around x-mas, since it will be cold and wintery then.