GameSpy writes: "Wii Fit poses an interesting challenge to games critics: how do we approach a product that's being released for one of the most popular game platforms available, yet whose primary function isn't necessarily to entertain its audience? Attempts to treat it as entertainment software by attempting to simply "follow the fun" would probably end up missing its point entirely. On the other hand, to ask game critics to take it squarely at face value would be akin to asking a film critic to review a Tae Bo video.
That said, Wii Fit is built around notions that we often associate with playing games -- things like progression, feedback and achievement. But to due its capacity to allow you to take it seriously (as well as its practical value as a tool through which you could theoretically improve your lifestyle), you won't be experiencing these feelings as a result of "play." Rather, Wii Fit lavishes praise upon you when you earnestly display your commitment to its program. In other words, it seems to be all about work. By the same token, if the Japanese version is any indication, the fussy personalities built into the software are quick with the consternation if they feel you're not holding up your end of the bargain. Fragile egos beware."
Spiffy:
-Useful and quite possibly motivating for those on the fitness quest
Iffy:
-Messaging might be too harsh for Western audience
This hardcore gamer grandma has put nearly 4,000 days into Wii Fit!
The NPD Group has revealed the top 10 best-selling exclusives in the U.S. since 1995, and Nintendo holds all 10 spots.
Nintendo has always had the most mass appeal, my Mother would play Mario.
There's landslides and then there's this. Wouldn't be surprised if the top 50 was mostly Nintendo games.
VGChartz's William D'Angelo: "Today we take a look at the top 10 best-selling games for yet another platform. Up to this point we have looked at the original PlayStation, the Nintendo 64, the PlayStation 2, the original Xbox, the GameCube, the Nintendo DS, and the PSP. This week it's the turn of Nintendo's most popular home console, the Wii.
The Wii is the fifth best-selling video game platform in history and the third best-selling home console in gaming history. It is also the best-selling home console not released by Sony. It sold 101.18 million units lifetime."
Just like the DS list, every game on the Wii's list has sold over 10 million. Not even PS1 and PS2 did that. That's very incredible