Wii Fit Plus (Wii, 2009)

Just when I was getting bored with the original Wii Fit mini-games, Wii Fit Plus arrived! The Plus version includes everything from the original, plus several new features.
My favorite part is that there's a whole screen full of new games. Like the original set, they're colorful and creative. Many use the Wiimote as well as the balance board: the Wiimote serves as the handlebars of your Segway, or shows how well you can juggle while you balance on a giant beach ball. You can even fly through the air while dressed as a chicken! You also have the option to play some "brain fitness" games that test how quickly you're adding up numbers or sorting out colors.
After you finish an activity, Wii Fit Plus tells you how many calories you just burned. Unfortunately, most don't burn more than a couple of calories, which can be a bit discouraging -- and it's based on a generic intensity measure, so you don't get any bonus points for going all out. In fact, the new games seem weighted toward efficiency more than intensity; when you do the bicycle ride it's a good workout, but the longer you spend racing around the course, the lower your score at the end... so there's little on-screen incentive to work harder while you play.
Happily, you can extend each phase of your workout by choosing from several pre-made routines that mix a variety of exercises (for a total around 5 minutes each), or you can design and save your own favorite workout - whether it's all balance games, a mix of hip-toning yoga and strength poses, or some other combination you love best. Since the routines move directly from one activity to the next, you get to skip all the lost time navigating the menus, and devote your exercise time to the exercises themselves.
Although still a comparatively mild workout, like the original game, the Wii Fit Plus is a fun way to spend more time getting active at home.

Beware buyers, some sellers in their descriptions might leads to mesunderstanding.
If you are reading this review it means that you are buying only the game disk.
You will need the game board to play the game.
Dont do like i did, buying the game disk for a high price and canT use it, i'm still trying to get a balance board for a decent price...
Before buying make sure that you are buying what you really want...

I made the error of buying under the confidence of the description posted by the seller.
Anyway,I was kind enough to give this guy a 4 star positive feedback (i didnt gave him the one for the description of course) and he thanked me by not leaving me a feedback at all...
So make sure the description really means what it means....
I took 75% of the fault for this error the guy could have taken 25%, but he did'nt he just took my cash and ignored me...

The game in itself is a wonderfull game, if you really mean to do workout it's what you need...

Don't be fooled by the title, it will not get you fit, but it is a lot of fun. If you are over weight, it makes your Mii look chubby, which is a constant reminder and motivation to loose some weight. If you are serious about loosing weight and getting fit, then go for a long run or cycle 5 times a week, and cut down on eating. To burn enough calories on the Wii Fit Plus, you would have to spend all day on it every day.

There are a lot of fun games that use balance and whole body coordination to play. I love snowball fight, flying like a chicken and obstacle course, and I really like the ski jump, skate boarding, slalom skiing, island cycling and several other games. I have not tried the exercise sets, but my son has done them, and they are nothing special. They are just regular exercises with an instructor.

I have stayed clear of the Yoga as I want nothing to do with Hindu religious practices used to communicate with demons.(yes, that is the primary purpose of true Yoga, to induce a trance in which the yogi communicates with 'Hindu gods' which are demons) Sure, you are not going to get to that with Wii Fit Plus yoga, but I don't want anyone thinking that Yoga is good harmless exercise. Read 'Death of a Guru' if you are curious or want further info on that.

I haven't explored this game in depth yet, but from what I've seen it definitely has some redeeming qualities. There is a large variety of exercises included in it, and they range from balancing, to stretching, to using your body weight to strength train. There are also aerobic options for fat burning. It tracks your calorie burn, and can help you track fitness goals over time.

I'm sure there are things I won't like so much about it as time goes on (there's always something) but so far its pretty cool. I could get the same workout in other ways, but the way it monitors you is entertaining so it wins some novelty points as well. If you have the extra money to purchase the game and balance board, it may be worth it for you.

I bought wii fit when it first came out, so when wii fit plus came out I had to make a decision. I would first like to discuss whether $90 is worth wii fit then if $20 is worth fit plus.

$90 for wii fit is awfully pricey, if you are planning on using the balance board for other games I would suggest getting it. I've been using wii fit for almost 2 years now and I would say it helps, but not $90 worth. Once I started playing other games with the balance board I really was glad I bought it (I know your not doing well now TW, but the next Tiger Woods needs to use the balance board). At the very least the games are fun and it gets me off my butt and conscious of what I weigh.

Already have wii fit and wondering if $20 is worth wii fit plus? First of all if you get the opportunity to buy this game for $10 or even $15 do not pass it up, if you plan to use it. Fit plus has more of everything, the games are blast. It's one of my favorite games. I play a little golf and there's a game that shows my weight transfer that is A) helpful B) fun. Surprisingly the golf game is pretty accurate. There are a few games that I'll probably only play once. I'd say the majority of them I'll play every once in a while. If you don't use yoga or strength I would suggest looking at the game list and decide if it's worth it for you, because I believe it very well could be for $20. The games really are fun. The yoga poses are really good and so are the strength building exercises. I wouldn't say that they are worth the transfer up to fit plus by themselves. There is also a calorie counter which estimates based on your weight and activity and you can set a goal to get to everyday, which for some people will make them get to it. They now have a section for the workouts and shows what you're working on (very good). After all this I would definitely say that $20 is worth the upgrade.