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- Platform: Nintendo WiiWii.com: Wii Fit Introduction (includes Wii Balance Board info)
- ESRB rating: EveryoneWii.com: Wii Fit Introduction (includes Wii Balance Board info)
- Weight limit: 300 poundsWii.com: Wii Fit Introduction (includes Wii Balance Board info)
- Uses Bluetooth technology to wirelessly communicate with the Wii consoleWii.com: Wii Fit Introduction (includes Wii Balance Board info)
- 26 games available or in production that use the balance boardWiibalanceboardgames.com: Wii Balance Board Games List
- 14 games available in the US that use the balance board (as of February, 2009)
- Available in the US: May 19, 2008
- Accessories include cleaning kits, board covers, battery packs and carrying casesJoystiq: Yet another Balance Board cover, plus more Wii Fit accessories (March 25, 2008)
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The Wii Balance Board is a wireless pressure-sensitive Nintendo Wii peripheral for use with dynamic game activities, including aerobics, yoga, muscle stretches and games, such as Wii Fit and We Ski . It is shaped like a household body scale, with a white top and light grey bottom, and is capable of measuring your weight and body balance.
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Balance Board Hacks
There are a number of "hacks," or modifications, that individuals have made to Wii balance boards. Although the hacks usually break the board's warranty, enterprising tech geeks have used the boards to control Roomba vacuums, surf Google Earth, function as a drum kit and much more.Balance Board Blog: Wii Balance Board Hacks ListCriticisms
A few criticisms have been levied at the Wii Balance board and some of the games that use the hardware. A woman in Britian complained when the game Wii Fit told her that, because her body mass index was above the average limit, that she was fat. Doctors are also concerned about tears, pulls, and other strain injuries as people who have not exercised before begin to use the balance board.AZ Central: Wii Fit fun, but pace yourself, doctors warn (June 4, 2008)-
Wii Balance Board Questions
What other Wii games are good with the balance board (not wii fit)? 3 AnswersThere are quite a few balance board games available. You can find a complete list of them about half way down the page here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_B... read more
What is a Holoholo Balance Board and why do board riders like to ride it? 4 AnswersThe balance board's purpose is basically described by its title. It is a board, similar in shape to a boogie board, with a roller that can be placed underneath,... read more
were can you get a wii 1 AnswerI wouldn't suggest stores because they are like $250. You should go to: http://www.jjwiigames.com. They have a lot of Wii bundles (that include the console, gam... read more
Is a Holoholo Balance Board less expensive than other balance boards such as the Indo Board or Vew Dew Board? 3 AnswersThe mini-Holoholo board is the cheapest at $69. http://www.holoholo.tv/products.html read more
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