The Nintendo Wii has been the go-to game console of the people ever since it came out... jeez, almost a year and half ago. It's obviously great for casual gaming, but could it be even more? Nintendo has high hopes that the Wii can win over the Bowflex set, creating an accessory that turns the Wii into a home gym: the Wii Fit. Available in Japan since December, the Wii Fit is scheduled for a spring release Stateside.
We couldn't wait that long. Determined to check out the Wii Fit early, we went to Chinatown in New York City to search for a Japanese version. Mission accomplished. But is it any good? Vanessa has the verdict — watch the video for our exclusive review of Nintendo's most anticipated release of 2008. And...
...It could be yours! If you want to own the Wii Fit we review in the video (and the Japanese Wii, which you'll need to use it), just send an e-mail to editor@dvice.com with your name, mailing address, daytime telephone number, and date of birth. Most important, put "I want a Wii Fit" in the subject line. We'll take entries until 12:01 p.m. on Friday, March 14, picking one lucky winner at random.
Sorry, but you gotta be a U.S. resident and over 18 to win. Remember, these are the Japanese versions, but you'll be a Wii Fit master before anyone else over here even sees one. Get crackin', people!
CONTEST CLOSED: OK, folks, that's all the entries we'll take. We'll announce the winner soon. Thanks, everybody.
editor@dvice.com
By vjp150 at 6:48 PM ON 03/07/08
how hoes she manage to look pretty in every single vid
By Gil Mayron at 7:36 PM ON 03/07/08
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By Stone at 10:02 PM ON 03/08/08
She's lucky that she is really hot. Not just anyone can pull off wearing that shirt. HA!
By Dinjaga at 11:14 PM ON 03/08/08
Wow. I want a Wii Fit quite badly...but not nearly as badly as Brawl and Mario Kart Wii.
And yes, the girl in this video is quite stunning...I loved the end of the shop scene where you get to see her shake her arse for a while...heh...
By Uilleam at 9:54 PM ON 03/09/08
I think it's safe to assume, that Vanessa is developing a following. It's not just because she's do darn cute, but because she's dorky, uh, I mean funny. As for the Wii Fit, I doubt I'll be standing in line for this one. I may hold off until Christmas. It looks fun, but if the price point is similar when it debuts, that's a whole lot of ouch.
By stubles81 at 8:20 AM ON 03/11/08
I live in Japan and have a Wii fit, so much fun! Also Dance Dance Revolution is a good work out.
By Anonymous at 8:51 AM ON 03/11/08
哈哈 不错~！！
By mattk at 12:37 PM ON 03/11/08
Sweet merciful crap, I hate lame spokes-models on websites... It's liek the geeks in high school finally DID inherit the earth... and imediately went running back to hire the hot popular girl who couldn't care less about them; she looks painfully aware that she is "too cool" for this... Please start using someone who gives a crap about the subject of the vid... High-School Issues, I Has Them.
By damonbock at 4:03 PM ON 03/11/08
the best part of the vid is Vanessa for sure. I bet those guys in the store would have paid her to watch her shake her butt (i would).
By murray at 6:54 PM ON 03/11/08
Hey MattK - in the words of Sir Galahad, I bet you're gay.
By SonOfJorEL at 10:15 AM ON 03/12/08
winning a wii fit is nice, but how do i get a date with Vanessa?
By Dude at 12:10 PM ON 03/12/08
I clicked on this link because the girl looks hot.
By brig3u at 3:16 AM ON 03/13/08
my dh would go crazy for a wii fit!
By Raymond at 7:03 AM ON 03/13/08
I lived in New York and I never seen that underground shopping mall in Chinatown. Where is it? Vanessa must be a short woman (under 60 inches tall) and about 110 pounds. If the Wii Fit hasn't "arrived" to U.S. shores, how did Vanessa get that one in Chinatown?
By ATANK at 8:57 AM ON 03/13/08
That was great, atta girl Vanessa...............
By Fishey at 9:22 AM ON 03/13/08
Uh Ray, they were pretty specific that it's the Japanese version, not a US one. You can get anything in Chinatown. As someone that claims to have lived here in NY, you should know that.
By RunicKnight at 1:08 PM ON 03/13/08
If I win I am SOOOOOOO trading it in for Vanessa!!! And just for the record she is gorgeous, smart, and she ACTUALLY enjoys what she is doing so all you L33T 3L1T3 can relax. But I agree is she is really cute shaking her hips.
By DJKuulA at 6:14 PM ON 03/14/08
Looks fun, but not all that different from the Eye Toy Kinetic I got for my PS2 a couple of years ago (which cost $25 including the camera).
By Jimbo at 2:33 PM ON 03/19/08
Has the winner been picked yet?
I need a Wii fit to get rid of the old belly.
By Bigdadd at 6:41 AM ON 03/20/08
I gotta get me a Wii Fit when they hit the US. This was a pretty cool vid and I got wood watching Vanessa doing the hula hoop thing.
By DAsphalt at 12:44 AM ON 03/30/08
I'm very impressed with this site !!! Kudos to yourselves & Sci Fi,**** !
Please keep me posted as to any new developements !
Thanks