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Wii Balance Board

The Wii Balance Board attached to a Wii Fit demo at the Leipzig Games Convention in August of 2007.
Manufacturer Nintendo
Type Video game controller
Generation Seventh generation era
First available Flag of JapanDecember 1, 2007
Flag of EuropeApril 25, 2008
Flag of AustraliaMay 8, 2008
Flag of the United StatesMay 19, 2008

The Wii Balance Board (simply Wii Board in Europe) is a balance board accessory for Nintendo's Wii video game console. A console manufacturer is a company that manufactures and distributes Video game consoles It is also known as a first-party Video game publisher. is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Kyoto Japan founded on A game controller is an Input device used to control a Video game. Video games were introduced as a commercial entertainment medium in 1971, becoming the basis for an important entertainment industry in the late 1970s/early 1980s in the United In the History of video games, the seventh generation, which is also the current generation primarily focuses on the consoles released since by Nintendo, Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common A balance board is a device used for Recreation, athletic training, Brain development, therapy, musical training and other is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Kyoto Japan founded on [1] It was first revealed on July 11, 2007, at E3 2007, in combination with its software counterpart Wii Fit. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The history of the E3 began with its creation in 1995 and has continued through the current expo in 2008 Wii Fit is a Video game developed by Nintendo for the Wii console [2]

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Design

The top of a Wii Balance Board
The top of a Wii Balance Board
The bottom of a Wii Balance Board
The bottom of a Wii Balance Board

The Wii Balance Board is shaped like a household body scale, with a plain white top and light grey bottom. A weighing scale (usually just "scale" in common usage except in Australian English where "scales" is more common is a Measuring instrument for It uses four AA batteries as a power source, which can power the board for about 60 hours. [3] The board is wireless and contains multiple pressure sensors that are used to measure the user's center of balance—the location of the intersection between an imaginary line drawn vertically through the center of mass and the surface of the Balance Board—and body mass index. The body mass index ( BMI) or Quetelet index, is a statistical measurement which compares a person's weight and height In an interview conducted by gaming web site IGN, Shigeru Miyamoto stated that the Balance Board's ability to measure weight is probably more accurate than that of a typical bathroom scale. IGN (abbreviated and formerly known as I magine G ames N etwork is a multimedia news and reviews Website that focuses heavily on Video is a Japanese Video game designer. He is the creator of the Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, [4]

Although the Japanese packaging states that it is designed to support people weighing up to 136 kg (300 pounds / 21 stone 6lb) and the "Western" Balance Board up to 150 kg (330 pounds / 23 stone 9lb), they are actually the same board. The packaging differ due to the different laws in Japan and other nations regarding weights and measures. While the board will only display weight readings up to what is printed on the packaging, the actual physical structure of the board is able to withstand much greater force equivalent to around 300 kg (660 pounds / 47 stones 2lb). [5]

Due to the similarities between the two products, the Wii Balance Board has been compared to the Joyboard, a peripheral released for the Atari VCS in 1982 by Amiga Corporation. The Joyboard is a Balance board peripheral for the Atari 2600 Video game console. The Atari 2600 is a Video game console released in October 1977 Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Amiga Corporation was a United States Computer company formed in the early 1980s as Hi-Toro. [6] The technology within the Joyboard was much less advanced than that in the Wii Balance Board,[6] however, and instead of using pressure sensors under each footpad, the Joyboard simply positioned the four latches of a joystick beneath the board. [6] Leaning engaged the latches, controlling the game. [6]

It is noted in the manual that the Balance Board should only be used on a hard surface or thin carpet, as thicker or softer surfaces can cause the board to behave incorrectly. A set of feet extensions is included to allow the board to be used on softer surfaces.

It's recommended in the manual and in the software introduction that the balance board be used barefooted. Shoes do not provide the dexterity some of the exercises require, and socks can be too slippery. Members of Club Nintendo were, however, able to receive specially designed Wii Fit socks for use on the Balance Board. Club Nintendo is the name of several publications and a customer Loyalty program by Nintendo.

Software

Wii Fit is the first game to make use of the Wii Balance Board. Wii Fit is a Video game developed by Nintendo for the Wii console Shigeru Miyamoto noted the potential for other uses, however, noting that "probably the simplest and most straightforward [idea] would be a snowboarding game". is a Japanese Video game designer. He is the creator of the Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, [7] Miyamoto has also stated that Nintendo has received "many inquiries" from third parties following the announcement of Wii Fit and the Wii Balance Board,[8] as well as receiving interest from the physical fitness industry. [8]

Square-Enix has become the first third-party publisher to show interest in the Wii Balance Board. is a Japanese video game and publishing company best known for its Console role-playing game franchises which include the Final Fantasy series the Dragon [9] Motomu Toriyama, when discussing the American release of Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings in an interview with IGN, announced being "mostly interested in Wii Fit" when questioned on the developer's interest in the microphone and Wi-Fi capabilities of the Nintendo DS. Motomu Toriyama (鳥山 求 Toriyama Motomu) is a Japanese Video game director is a real-time strategy RPG developed by Square Enix and Think & Feel Inc IGN (abbreviated and formerly known as I magine G ames N etwork is a multimedia news and reviews Website that focuses heavily on Video The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. [9] Although he stated that there "are no actual plans to take Final Fantasy into the fitness genre",[9] he noted that the "whole system and mechanism of using [a person's] weight and balance to control games is something we're interested in incorporating into future RPG titles". [9]

We Ski by Namco Bandai Holdings is the first third-party game to make use of the Wii Balance Board, in conjunction with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk attachment. We Ski, also known as Family Ski in Japan and Europe is a Video game for the Wii. This article is about the holding company and the group of companies it owns The Wii Remote, sometimes Nicknamed " Wiimote " is the primary controller for Nintendo 's The Wii Remote, sometimes Nicknamed " Wiimote " is the primary controller for Nintendo 's [10]

THQ has also announced that All-Star Cheer Squad for the Wii will feature Balance Board compatibility. THQ Inc ( Toy Headquarters) is a global American developer and publisher of Video games. [11]

It has also been announced that the Wii version of the boxing game Don King Presents: Prizefighter will make use of the Wii Balance Board in some of the training mini-games. Don King Presents Prizefighter is a Boxing video game for the Xbox 360. [12]

Electronic Arts and Black Box's Skate It will also make full use of the Wii Balance Board. Skate It is an upcoming Skateboarding Video game developed by EA Montreal, Exient Entertainment and EA Black Box for

Ubisoft has recently released a trailer featuring one of their rabbids and the Wii Balance Board, which is a teaser trailer for the upcoming Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party. Ubisoft Entertainment (formerly Ubi Soft) ( is a French computer and Video game publisher and developer with headquarters in Rabbids are a fictional species of maniacal Anthropomorphic rabbits, that serve as the primary antagonists Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party is a Video game currently in development by Ubisoft. [13]

Ubisoft has also announced Shaun White Snowboarding, a snowboarding game for the Wii, meant to use the Balance Board to its maximum capibilities. Shaun White Snowboarding is an upcoming Video game powered by the award-winning Assassin's Creed engine for Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 system [14]

Electronic Arts has apparently confirmed that Boogie Superstar, the sequel to Boogie, will use the Wii Balance Board. Boogie Superstar is an upcoming rhythm Video game in development by Electronic Arts. Boogie is a Music video game developed by Electronic Arts for the Wii, PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS. [15]

Compatible games

Title Year
1. Wii Fit 2008
2. Wii Fit is a Video game developed by Nintendo for the Wii console 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common We Ski 2008
3. We Ski, also known as Family Ski in Japan and Europe is a Video game for the Wii. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Skate It 2008
4. Skate It is an upcoming Skateboarding Video game developed by EA Montreal, Exient Entertainment and EA Black Box for 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Boogie Superstar 2008
5. Boogie Superstar is an upcoming rhythm Video game in development by Electronic Arts. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common All-Star Cheer Squad 2008
6. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Don King Presents: Prizefighter 2008
7. Don King Presents Prizefighter is a Boxing video game for the Xbox 360. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party 2008
8. Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party is a Video game currently in development by Ubisoft. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Shaun White Snowboarding 2008

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  11. ^ All-Star Cheer Squad Hits Wii & DS. N-Europe (2008-03-06). N-Europe (or known for short simply as "N-E" facilitates Nintendo news reviews and information from a European Nintendo-fanbase perspective 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Retrieved on 2007-03-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king
  12. ^ Prizefighter to include Wii Fit Balance Board support. VideoGamer (2008-04-15). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Retrieved on 2008-04-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English
  13. ^ Rayman Raving Rabbids Balance Board trailer. DS-x2 (2008-04-29). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Retrieved on 2007-04-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans.
  14. ^ Shaun White Snowboarding Preview. IGN (2008-05-28). IGN (abbreviated and formerly known as I magine G ames N etwork is a multimedia news and reviews Website that focuses heavily on Video 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Retrieved on 2008-05-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling
  15. ^ Interview: Reggie Fils-Aime on Wii Fit. IGN (2008-02-20). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment

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