At least, that's the thinking we imagine went on in the meeting when the concept of the riiflex was developed. And they surely don't get in the way of the buttons, as these 2- and 5-pound attachments promise "access to all Wii Remote functions." Well then, sign us up! While we're cutting down enemies in Santa Destroy, we can get totally ripped.
Then there's the danger of adding pounds to your Wiimote. You know how there's always that person that gets a little too into bowling in Wii Sports? With this they're likely to throw a Wiimote through your TV, past the wall, and right into the neighbor's nice new car. Don't say we didn't warn you.
[Via Engadget]
Reader Comments (14)
Posted: Jan 22nd 2009 6:58PM megapenguinx said
I am strangely compelled to get these.....
Which is strange because I hate peripherals
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Which is strange because I hate peripherals
Posted: Jan 22nd 2009 9:39PM (Unverified) said
they are probably like $50 and it looks like you can hardly hit the buttons, and besides, games are a time for relaxing if i want to work out i'll hit the gym
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Posted: Jan 22nd 2009 9:56PM blahblah55 said
Everyone who says that usually skips an entire month from the gym... and eventually is surprised on how good Wii Fit is. :P
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2009 4:14AM (Unverified) said
Are you saying I could get ripped just by playing with these weights? Allright man, sign me up!
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2009 7:33AM SisypheanLife said
This may actually be an interesting idea. Combine this with Tiger Woods, Madden, NMH or some other game and you could have a nice little workout.
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2009 8:20AM (Unverified) said
This has potential to be good for MarioKart Wii, since many people complain about the lack of resistance in the wheel.
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2009 10:12AM (Unverified) said
This would be so cool XD!, if those were heavier i would buy them... but 5 lb? it's like lifting nothing...
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Posted: Jan 23rd 2009 10:43AM theMediaman said
It makes sense if you're doing the Tricep Extension exercise in WiiFit. The instructions tell you to "increase the weight, starting with a bottle of water". However, once you put down the Wii Remote in place of a weight, it stops counting your reps.
This is a perfect alternative. I'm just worried it's going to be overpriced for what it is.
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This is a perfect alternative. I'm just worried it's going to be overpriced for what it is.
Posted: Jan 23rd 2009 11:40PM (Unverified) said
It would only work if you played games with one wii remote in each hand, otherwise you are only working out one arm.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2009 4:27AM (Unverified) said
There is a game which makes use of using two wiimotes for a single player AND a game I owned and tried with wrist weights for a good shoulder and arm workout in addition to being a fun game.
We Cheer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1cvX09PV7Q
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We Cheer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1cvX09PV7Q
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