Wii and Me

As soon as I got to play Tennis on Nintendo’s Wii at my friend’s house, I immediately got hooked up to the device. After coming home I phoned the local retailers about the console, needless to say they were all sold out. So, I waited a couple of days, and then finally spotted it on Wal-Mart’s flyer thrown on my door. I immediately rushed to the store and got one for myself.

I must say I am not a video-gamer, last serious computer-game I played was probably in mid 90s. Actually I got a Xbox free from Microsoft a few years ago by participating in a technology webinar and later getting selected in a giveaway draw. I didn’t find much use of it so gave it away to my nephew.

However, Wii is much different though; as far as I can see, it’s not really a gaming device, it’s actually a tool to do some workout at home with lots of fun. Immediately my whole family got captivated with the device, and switched turns trying to beat the console on Tennis. Although I do both cardio(elliptical) and some strength training (Bowflex) at home, for a couple of days I woke up with sore muscle here and there. I think the sudden hand movement caused the stiffness. Well, I am going to keep working on Wii and see how far I can go with it. It is going to be really handy in winter where you don’t get to go out that often.