I just bought a Wii !!!
By reinydawn
@reinydawn (11643)
United States
June 11, 2009 11:14pm CST
I've been wanting a Wii since they came out - I'm a video game addict sometimes (especially Nintendo). And I've heard terrific things about the WiiFit. So, we bought it tonight. We actually got $75 off because I had some gift cards, but it's still pretty expensive. I'm going to set it up tomorrow and get started with it. I'm very excited!
Anyone have good or bad experiences with the WiiFit?
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9 responses
@moondancer (7431)
• United States
12 Jun 09
That's just great. I, like you have wanted one since they came out. I just do not have the money to spend on one. How did you get the coupons? Maybe that would help some of us be able to get one. I mean $75. is a lot to be taken off.
Have fun with your wii.
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
13 Jun 09
I've wanted one too - but until recently for just the games. With the Wii Fit though I really wanted that bad.
Back in January when we bought our washer/dryer and fridge they had a promo going on and we had 2 $23 gift cards from that. And a few weeks ago, someone threw a $25 American Express gift card in my car so I used that too. I love free stuff!!!
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
13 Jun 09
Yeah, I figured out what happened when I tried to use it the first time. My purchase was over $25 and the guy tried to put the whole thing on there, not just the $25. I'm so glad it worked!
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@moondancer (7431)
• United States
13 Jun 09
Oh, that is wonderful. You finally got that card to work eh...that's so nice. I guess I'll just have to keep looking for ways to get it for less, lol. I want the wii fit too. That's what I want. Thank you for the info, I do appreciate it.
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@phyrre (2317)
• United States
12 Jun 09
I've had the Wii Fit for about 2 weeks now. It's extremely expensive, but we got it at $20 off because we bought it used, so we couldn't pass that up since I've been dying to have it since it came out.
I think it's a really good workout to tone your muscles. I've also got the Wii game 'My Fitness Coach' and between using the two of those every day, I get a great workout! Wii Fit is mostly aimed at improving your posture, which I guess is a good thing, but it's great for toning and balance, too. My balance has improved immensely since I started it and it's only been two weeks (though I will admit that my balance was terrible to begin with).
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@spicysweetie21 (2573)
• United States
12 Jun 09
just curious what it costs where you are?
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@spicysweetie21 (2573)
• United States
13 Jun 09
Oh ok, I know some people who live in rural areas that the only way they can get it is through ebay, one of my family actually paid $200 for the wii fit because her daughter wanted it so bad, the parents are both doctors so they can afford it but still....I said YIKES....i paid about $90 for mine at Gamestop
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
13 Jun 09
I'll be hooking mine up today, but probably wont start using it until tomorrow...
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
13 Jun 09
Thanks for the warning. I will definitely keep that in mind!
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@spicysweetie21 (2573)
• United States
13 Jun 09
yeah the step aerobics is the one thing that I don't like about the wii fit game, step aerobics steps are not supposed to be so wide, they are higher up but you dont have to step so far apart while looking at a screen, it can be dangerous I think and thats why i don't do it on the wii fit because I have twisted my ankles lots of times so even a slight stepping wrong hurts like a mo fo for me, but I agree with you that the wii fit still is wonderful
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@tnsteeler14 (42)
• United States
12 Jun 09
i bought a wii a few months ago with wiifit and it is awesome i have not had a single problem with wiifit or with the wii... and a game that i would suggest is call of duty 5, madden 09 (would wait for madden 10), and modern warfare 2 (when it comes out
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
12 Jun 09
Sounds like you could play with my sons!
I think when I buy more games it'll be along the Mario level!
Actually, if Wii has a Link or Zelda, I'm so buying it! My sister will be so jealous!
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@spicysweetie21 (2573)
• United States
12 Jun 09
They do have a "Legend Of Zelda:Twillight Princess"...its an awesome game and a lot of fun, if you get the Wii Zapper, that comes with a game thats called "Links Cross Bow Training", its not that complicted, its a shooting targets game with some shooting bad guys, and it has points given so it can be a lot of competetive fun
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@canadianginger (52)
• Canada
16 Jun 09
We bought the WiiFit a little over a month ago, and I have used it every single day. The games are fun and you can actually get a good workout from it. I have had a Wii for a long time and I haven't had any bad experiences with the Wii or the WiiFit.
@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
16 Jun 09
Glad to hear it. I'm really liking it so far! And so is my husband :)
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
26 Jun 09
Some of the Wii Fit things are a huge workout. I love it though!
@spicysweetie21 (2573)
• United States
12 Jun 09
I got a Wii during christmas time and I have had a blast with that, if you have kids some great games are the Mario games, and Animal Crossing is also a fun one that I have....I got the wii fit a couple of monthes ago and it is really great, it has helped me be more fit, it gives you what your BMI is which is a lot better than just a scale plus all of the exercises are super helpful too, kids will like the balance games and the Hula Hoop exercise
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
13 Jun 09
I do have one "kid" still living at home and he was pretty excited when he saw it. He's planning on getting, I think it's called Tiger Woods Golf??? He's actually been bugging me for a Wii for a while now - since his father got one I think. My son's 25, but I know we'll still be getting the kids games because we always bought the Nintendo's and played them when they were little.
I'm going to finish hooking up the Wii Fit today - here in a few minutes.
And I did find the Zelda game shortly after posting that last reply. I'm VERY excited about getting it, but I need to find some more money first!
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
16 Jun 09
Well, with all the rain we had here in the last week or so, I didn't get out much. I'm going to do the Wii at night, and still walk in the morning. But if it's nasty outside I'll be able to do the Wii in the morning too!
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
18 Jun 09
I liked it this morning when it's raining, I can still get a workout. I didn't care much for the eliptical and we recently traded it with my in-laws for a treadmill (which I don't like AT ALL). If I'm going to work out in the house, I want it to be fun!
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