Elliot: I’d recommend buying Wii Fit if you’re committed to a workout or weight loss routine that includes things outside of Wii Fit. It’s indeed motivating, and holds you accountable every single time you step on that board to do the Body Test (weigh in essentially.) But it isn’t for someone who intends to use the game by itself to see results. I think you’d be very disappointed.

That said, I think if you stick with it that it’s a great doorway into more traditional forms of excercise. It’s definitely fun, but I think it’s primarily a great addition to a broader exercise program. If you have more people in your household that will also be using it, set up a contest to spur each other on and keep each other motivated. You certainly FEEL like it’s exercise, but I’d peg it as more of a utility than a workout. Within the next couple of weeks I’ll be in a better place to say whether or not it’s doing a good job, but I’ve definitely lost a couple of pounds so far.

Marty: My phalanges will be crossed for you. All of them. You’ll need it.