So here's what I'm getting from this.

I'm fat and out of shape so my muscles get sore when I play video games that require some movement.

Wooooow.

 

Simple solution, also solves the whole "wiimote through the tv" DON'T BE AN IDIOT WHILE YOU PLAY!!! Seriously people, just because the controls put you into the game doesn't mean you have to be a moron and actually swing as hard as you would a bat!! And seriously, the wii mote is cordeless so you don't have to stand right next to each other, obviously you're gonna hit someone.

As for soreness and stuff like that...get some real exercise for a change as opposed to letting your wii do it for you.

Bottom line, don't blame Wii, blame stupid ass people that do these idiotic things.

 

  Bravo you get a Blaster's Choice Award *gives small statue*

 

Sorry Optimusprime42, but you didn't put a link or specifically name the source material and I am not going to quote Cincinnati because I am sure the entire city does not feel this way. But, I am mainly addressing the faulty journalism here.

Playing the Wii is downright dangerous?
What a stupid statement.
The only way I can imagine playing the Wii is dangerous is if you are playing it on the wing of a flying jet.

Yeah, and like everything on the internet, I am sure it is all true.
I am certain that no 14 year old ever got a black eye from a fight with his sibling and then posted a picture of himself on the internet and claimed it was from the Wii.

As for muscle soreness, is that worthy of medical attention?
Last I checked, muscle soreness was just a side effect of physical activity.

Except that it really doesn't. Although people like to punch like they are boxing or swing their arms like they are really playing tennis, the truth is that you can play Wii games with simple and short motions of your wrists.
It just feels comfortable for people to emulate the sport they are playing on screen.

Please don't mention that the Wii games continually stop themselves and remind you to take a break. That might be responsible journalism.

Prove it.
Give me actual facts, statistics and victim testimonial.
Don't cite "websites" as a credible source.

I can not stand the journalistic method of fact finding 10%, sensationalism 90%.
It's disgusting.

 

You are my favorite person aged between 15 and 18.

 

What an absurd topic.

If you need to stretch before playing the Wii, or injure yourself playing it, then you are either an idiot or a 7 year old.

 

This is quite old news actually. Somewhere in the middle of last year, a doctor actually coined the term "Wiiitis".
The only game that's actually got me worn out is Boxing/Working the Bag on Wii Sports; but I consider that a good thing as I could use to get in better shape.

 

mario and sonic at the olympics has got me pretty sore...but i know im not over exerting myself, its like a good cardio work out lol. Rayman Raving Rabbids is pretty movement heavy too


i love my wii

 

here ya go
http://www.wlwt.com/news/14972335/detail.html

 

Seriously though, you could get the same injuries (or worse) masturbating. That doesn't make it likely to happen to a reasonable person, nor does it make it a good reason not to own genitals.

 

Yep.

Yep.

and...yep!

Oh, and the doctor quoted is an asshole. I know he knows better--imagine he justs wants to see his name in the paper.

 

I don't own a Wii because I go a gym to work out, and when I want to play video games, I have an X-Box 360.

 

If you're using the Wii to work out, you were dropped on your head as a child.

Seriously, no need to sugar coat it. Do you want a video game console that's great at parties? Get a Wii. You want a console with some kick-ass games? Well, there's the 360, PS3, or Wii. You want something with a new way to control your games that actually works and is fun? Get a Wii.

You want something that's gonna work you out? Buy a Bo-flex. There's no similarity between the two.

 

Wii Fit says hello!

 

Has there been a confirmed release date for countries other than Japan?

 

You know, besides Wii Fit coming out, there are games that can give you a workout such as Dance Dance Revolution and Some of the Eye Toy games. There is a fitness game out for he Playstation 2.

Oh, and remember the Nintendo U-Force and the Powerpad.

Seriously though, there are ways to have a moderate cardio workout and have some fun in the process. So skip the gym.

Who knows what the future holds.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_thumb

 

Look, here is an article from 7 years ago:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2000/12/12/computer_games_cripple_kiddies/