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Sunday, October 26, 2008

Nintendo Wii - Can it make you Healthier?

By D Grammer

When video games were first introduced into our culture, they quickly gained in popularity and it was clear they were here for a long time. Video Games have always offered many options to the players. Things such as virtual escapes, and the ability to try a lot of different things are some of the features. High speed racing, adventure treasure hunts, war battles, and much more are just a few of the experiences you can have in the comfort of your home.

But with these nice game systems, players were never leaving the couch.

While there is the benefit of the hand-eye coordination, that is pretty much where any health benefits from video games stop.

Which is why doctors and gamers alike are intrigued by the Nintendo Wii.

Unlike the other gaming systems, the Nintendo Wii has motion-sensor controllers. With the wide variety of games designed around virtual sports, the Wii may have the ability to offer a gaming an exercise experience in one.

The Wii controller is not like any video game controller. The player must get in on the action and perform the moves they want to complete. For example, in a normal video game of tennis, you would hit the button to make the player swing, but with the Nintendo Wii, you have to swing the controller to make the virtual Mii player swing. It is as if you were really playing tennis.

The result is both a physical and mental interaction with the gaming experience.

The Nintendo Wii may not quite be on the same caliber as a full focused cardiovascular workout program, but it is a very good option for the serious gamers that spend a lot of time on the couch. Some of the best games to play on the Wii come in the Wii Sports package that comes with the Wii. Tennis ,baseball, golfing, and boxing are games of the Wii Sports package that all require physical activity to complete the game.

Needless to say, the Nintendo Wii's innovative design offers an entirely new kind of gaming experience, one to please coach potatoes and doctors alike.

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