Archive for: nintendo wii

Lose the pudge while having fun with the Riiflex Weights

  • April 7, 2009 12:58 pm

riiflex

If you are the type of perosn who loves video games and being physically active, the Nintendo Wii was your saving grace.  With the large amount of moving around that you do, staying more fit than your non-movable gamers is a tad easier.  However, users shouldn’t expect to drop 100 lbs or more simply by playing Wii Bowling.  The workout/video game craze is in full swing as the next great physical add-on for the Wii comes by way of the Riiflex Weights.  Said weights come in two sizes: 2lbs. ($34.99) and 4lbs. ($39.99) and are sure to please moms and dads alike.  Keep little Jimmy in shape, albeit expensively with these new fangled fitness oriented doo dads.  If you ask me, kick their little buts off of the couch and tell them to go outside.  Or for the weightlifting effect, grab a gallon of milk.  While they aren’t particularly my cup of tea, I’m sure many will find the Riiflex Weights a welcome addition to their gaming experience.

Source: Crunch Gear, Ubergizmo, [Product Page]

EA to Sony: “Get you’re act together!”

  • March 4, 2009 1:41 pm

pricecut

In what could be translated as a call for a price cut in order to stay somewhat competitive in the gaming console market, Redwood Shores general manager Glen Schofield voiced his concerns that given the current economic situation, Sony better do something..and fast.  He stopped short of calling for an outright price cut, but we all know that is what everyone is thinking and clearly voicing to Sony.  It’s no secret that the PS3 is still costing Sony money day after day.  Will they figure out some brainiac  marketing scheme to get them out of their current funk?  EA  has already stated that they are focusing as much of their efforts and resources on the Wii, and for good reason.  It is the most popular console on the market, with the Xbox 360 a distant second, and the PS3 in an entirely different time zone.  Let’s hope so as a 2 console gaming market just seems so uncool.  Please Sony, for everyone, drop the price already.  You’re already eating your investment…why not a tad more to try and make up some lost ground.

 

Source: Alley Insider