Report! Wii Fit launch in Shinjuku

By Spencer . December 1, 2007 . 4:47pm

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Yester/today (time difference?) Wii Fit landed on store shelves in Japan. I think I mentioned this before, but the timing is a little unusual, most games are released on Thursdays.

 

While I was in Shinjuku I discovered Bic Camera was holding a mini event for Wii Fit. They cleared out space for a single playable demo. Everyone who played the game had to take off their shoes and the friendly staff put a sanitary cover over the balance board. I skipped the demo since the wait was twenty minutes, but I caught a glimpse of a few more mini games. I saw a tightrope walking game and a jogging simulator.

 

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Ignore the mock Wii Fit boxes for a second and hone your eyes to the message on the right. One per person, no reselling. Below are pictures of the demo station. Notice how their is a mock hardwood floor? It's there to simulate the feel of being in a living room.

 

 

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I thought I took a picture of the Wii Fit box too, but I missed it. The packaging looks like a briefcase. Actually, it could double as a briefcase once the goods are taken out.

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6 Responses to “Report! Wii Fit launch in Shinjuku”

Dan Zuccarelli Says:

I’m actually excited about getting this once it’s released in the states. though I can’t really explain why…

Aoshi00 Says:

Can’t say I’m too thrilled about all these indoor yoga stuff.. Wii sports was okay and Wii Play was super boring.. I know there’s the balance board, but 8000 some yen seems a little steep.

Angelous Says:

So there weere no crazy long “Dragon Quest” style lines for this huh? Maybe it won’t be the sales smash hit everyone is predicting it to be. I’m sorry, but I hope the game fails miserably for Nintendo. This “non-game” trend in the industry is wearing out ti’s welcome.

Mux Folder Says:

You can see the package in the sign the guy in the first picture is holding.

Xaren Says:

I must say… Angelous I think you are right… Even if my friend is repeating that this is the “future” I just can’t admit that it is. And I wish I won’t have to admit it.

JeremyR Says:

I bet the people who made “Yourself!Fitness” for the PS2 and Xbox (a personal trainer/exercise program) are kicking themselves not making a GC version (which they could then easily update to work with the Wii Fitness board, I’d think)

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