Youve got to love Nintendo.
Quite the opposite in fact.
Since the consoles launch, Nintendo has released a range of extra hardware, includingcardboard Labo kitsanda VR headset.
Its getting into the fitness game with a circular bit of plastic and a leg strap.
Yes, welcome to the world,Ring Fit Adventure.
We had a chance to play with the hardware in Amsterdam and walked away impressed.
Here are seven things we discovered in that process.
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When I first held the Ring-Con and strapped the joy-con to my leg I was… less than enthusiastic.
To put it bluntly I felt like a goofy fuck.
After a few minutes of usage though, I got used to it.
Such, I suppose, is the human condition.
It feels well made, tactile, and with enough resistance to keep things interesting.
I didnt actually test whether it was machine washable, but Id assume so.
Otherwise it might start smelling bad very soon.
This wasnt the case at all.
This can be squats, presses, or a range of other activities.
The battle mechanics themselves kinda work like a sweaty Pokemon.
These interactions do an amazing job of taking your mind off the exercise which is fantastic.
This means the floors arent that thick.
Luckily though, Nintendo has thought of this inRing Fit Adventures.
Theres an option to switch from running on the spot, to doing micro squats.
Its a small change, but will make all the difference to people living in apartments across the world.
Its pretty erotic
Though I dont believe thats intentional.
Oh, and he talked about rings a lot.
Count me a fan.
If I had to describe the exercise the game puts you through, Id compare it most to aerobics.
You do lots of repetitive work-out actions that start to burn over a while.
Although, there are some intense 20 second exercises that are devastating.
I can see many happy (read: sweaty) hours spent hot-stepping in front of my TV.
The issue comes from how long this will last.
Is this something thats fun for a week?
Nintendo is great, isnt it?
Could this just be so their customers and live longer can spend more money on weird Nintendo equipment?
Probably, but who cares when the product is as good asRing Fit Adventure?
In the meantime,you’re able to pre-orderRing Fit Adventurehere.
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