Nintendo has taken the concept of gaming as exercise to a new level with the inclusion of the Nintendo Wii Fit Balance Board. This peripheral is capable of telling you exactly how well or how poorly you are doing with your various activities. As such, Nintendo largely markets this innovative title as a combination of exercise and fun. For the most part, it really works. It’s a good alternative for those who are tired of the repetitiveness of going to a gym or too self-conscious to join a yoga or aerobics class.
The Nintendo Wii Fit Balance Board is at the core of the Wii experience. This sleek-looking but surprisingly strong peripheral with several internal scales is capable of detecting changes in weight and pressure while you’re standing on it. The Nintendo Balance Board is a bit bulky at about 4 kg (8.8 lbs); and interacts wirelessly with the Wii, and takes four AA batteries (which are included). The Wii Balance Board has four rubber feet to help prevent it from sliding on smooth surfaces.
The main drawback of the Balance Board is that it’s expensive, costing about $90. So if you add extra peripherals, like batteries and balanced board sleeves, you’ll definitely end up with an unbalanced checkbook.
You can save money by searching for sales. Identify stores that offer reward points or even consider buying a used board in good condition. Second, if you don’t need it, don’t buy it, avoid extras. Ultimately, you may find that your Wii with Balance Board is so much fun that you’ll never tire of it. That is why it is recommended that you invest in rechargeable batteries. You will save and enjoy in the long term!
