Nintendo did it right! Last week, I made a purchase that I hope will make me a healthier and fitter woman. No, it was not plastic surgery or liposuction, it was getting the Wii.
Last Sunday as I sat eating breakfast and I read the newspaper, I noticed that Best Buy had the Wii gaming system in stock. Knowing that it was going to sell out quickly I jumped in my car and got to the store as early as I could, so I could be one of the lucky people to get my hands on the Wii. When I got to Best Buy, there was already a line of approximately 20 people for the Wii. I was able to get my hand on a coupon that ensured me a Wii system (there were only 3 coupons left when I got there. Phew!
As I stood in line, I realized that many of the people purchasing these systems were adults, not kids. As I stood there speaking with a few of the Wii enthusiasts, I learned that they were purchasing this system for themselves. As I spoke with them more, they were purchasing this system because of its interactivity. This gaming system got you off of your behind and made you move your body, in other words, exert energy.
In all honesty, that is why I purchased the Wii. I wanted something that I could work out with while having fun! Nintendo's Wii system does just that. With the Wii system, I also purchased DDR (Dance Dance Revolution). This is a game that requires you to move both your feet and your arms while stepping on a pad and dancing to the music. I can set it to workout mode and program a certain amount of calories. As you work out, you know how much you have burned and how many calories you need to go!
Traditional gaming systems have you sit on your bum and push buttons. This one has you become the characters in the games and work out. This is my second gaming system. I grew up with the original Nintendo, and have never been motivated to purchase another one until now. I am happy that Nintendo has come a long way and made their gaming system a "healthier" one!
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