I agreed to try out Nintendo's Wii, a new interactive gaming system, as part of a review of the game by The Bee. The newsroom's version of Don King (Will Albritton) put together a Wii boxing match between me and Executive Editor Betsy Lumbye -- sort of a match between the opinion pages and the newsroom. . . Well, she easily whipped me, scoring a knockout in the second round. I just seemed to flail around, mostly punching the air, while Betsy nailed me several times in the noggin. Of course, my big old head was quite the target.
Here's some video of the match.
I thought video games were supposed to be couch-sitting, fast-food-munching affairs. You actually have to work at this game. . . There are three-minute rounds. Try punching the air for three straight minutes. I was exhausted. Where's Jenifer Alcorn when I need her? Of course, the first thing she'd do would have me running the stairs at Gold's Gym.
Maybe next time I'll try the bowling version of Wii. . . You don't have to be in shape to bowl do you?
Dance Dance Revolution in the Video Arcade game places started this off. Its a great way to go.
I cant wait until Wii is in 2nd or 3rd generation so I can afford it as well.
Though to be honest Playstation has lots of add ons that can simulate action while playing. Like an eye camera
Wow, Boren. You gonna take that from Lumbye??
I Wii-boxed a friend's 10-year old son last week and I can't tell who kicked my butt more - him or the game. I was sore for three days.
We also bowled, which required less energy, but which also kicked my booty. It's the most exercise I've gotten in years and now I'm certain I have to have a Wii.
The real question is HOW did you get a Wii in the first place? I guess you have special access...