Saturday, October 30, 2010

EA SPORTS Active 30-Day Challenge

You can achieve your fitness goals with EA's 30-Day Challenge. To make this mission more fun, you can use a variety of activities. Workouts no longer have to be boring because now you can choose from more than 25 activities.

This 30 day challenge should be done on your own. If you want to exercise with a friend, you can do many pre-set or custom workouts.  These, however, will not count as part of the challenge.

To make your workout easier to track and follow, the journal calendar included in the software keeps track of every single workout.  Within the 30 days, you will see a slightly different calendar that only tracks the specific workouts that you do as part of the challenge. You will be able to see your level, next workout, and rest days. There are tabs on the top corner of each journal page. You are able to flip through the pages and see what has been done and what is yet needed. Though you may not be able to do workouts for days you missed, you are allowed to fill out the survey form and record other activities done outside the program.

Just like an actual workout at the gym, Wii Active was designed to be flexible. You can make these activities suit your lifestyle and adjust to your needs. The makers behind the software recognize the fact that reality can sometimes get in the way and that you also need to make adjustments so that you are able to meet your other responsibilities.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Nintendo Wii's Famous Trainers

To make your workouts more fun and believable, EA Sports Active has included Avatars of famous exercise gurus to guide you as you work your way towards your fitness goals. One of the newest games is EA Sports Active Personal Trainer 2009. The game offers quick twenty-minute workouts that enable the player to take advantage of high intensity cardio as well as upper and lower body muscle workouts. You will be encouraged to strive for weight loss by getting into shape with a healthy lifestyle.

Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009 is one of the top games for Wii. The market wants Jillian Michaels to strictly get them into shape just like she does on the hit television show, The Biggest Loser. The software comes with five different workouts and it includes cardio workouts that are combined with intervals and strength training. You also get tips along the way.

Then, there's Bob Greene. He is EA's Sports Active's latest trainer. He was also involved with the development of the game that has recently hit the shelves. He is a famous American Exercise Physiologist and certified Personal Trainer. He has authored 10 books that talks about health, exercise, and diet. Moreover, he is better known as Oprah Winfrey's trainer and has frequently been a guest on her show. He also has a radio show on the "Oprah and Friends" satellite radio network. With his reputation for being one of the best in his field, users of Wii Active will be inspired to exercise and work out. With him working alongside the makers, you know that you are getting what you deserve when you make the purchase.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Playstation Move - Feel Connected

When you're asked to move alongside your character with the game you play, you feel more connected to what you're doing. Hence, motion sensors have become more and more popular. It seems as if gamers just can't get enough of this. Sony has finally decided to take things to whole new level with their very own Playstation Move. The name of this new toy couldn't be more fitting as you are encouraged to move your body in many ways in order to do well.

While what the Playstation Move does is something people have become familiar with, this gaming console still redefines your experience as it requires you to fully immerse yourself into the game. The controller is quite easy to use. You can adjust to the buttons in no time at all. In fact, you may not even want to try anything else after you've tried this PS gadget.

While it may be more expensive than what you're used to, you'll certainly appreciate the new Playstation Move. You get a full range of games to choose from, and you can be sure that more will be made available in the near future. It's high time that you do something about your gaming experience. You shouldn't settle for anything less than the PS. You have a console that interprets your movements so accurately that learning and winning those games will be an exhilarating experience for you every single time. Don't be surprised to see yourself addicted to it that you'll never want to leave home, at least without playing a game or two.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Playstation Move - A Must-Have

At this point, the Playstation Move is the hottest video game console to date. It's time that you get your hands on this wonderful new product as it changes your gaming experience and makes it even better. People who have tried it were just as excited to get their very own player that the demands have soared through the roof. You can check out your nearest store and try it for yourself because once you do, you'll never want to let go of it.

You can choose from two bundles when you purchase your very own Playstation Move. The starter bundle comes with the eye camera, a wand, and sports champions.  If you already own your very own PS3, then this is the one for you. If you're just starting with your very own entertainment center, then you definitely need the second type, the console bundle. This one comes with everything that you'll ever need. Aside from what's already available in the starter set, you also get the impressive 320GB console. This will be very much like your main digital media center because you can even add your movies, pictures, and music into it.

It's high time that you get your very own Sony Playstation Move. This combines the Playstation 3 system, camera, and the motion-sensing controller. Now, you can really get into your games and feel yourself work up a sweat. Everything works in close collaboration so that your moves are accurately replicated onscreen and you can finally get into the game you're playing.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Sony PSP

The ultimate handheld multimedia machine is what I call Sony’s latest gaming console. It is the best thing Sony has ever come up with so far. You can do almost anything with it!

Officially marketed as a gaming console, there is much more to it than that. For one thing, you can download your favorite music files onto the memory stick and voila, you have a portable music player! It also makes use of a new storage device called the UMD. It looks like a CD but is much smaller. Aside from games, you can get music videos and movies. With its wide high resolution screen, you can now watch your favorite movies anywhere, anytime you want to. If you are a high tech bookworm like me, then you will love the PSP even more. You can download e-books from the internet and put them on the PSP as JPEG files and read the latest novels on the go! Do you want to carry precious memories around anywhere you go? Convert your pictures into digital format and transfer them onto the memory stick. Now you can have hundreds of pictures at your fingertips!

The relatively large screen size makes for easy viewing of almost any format you use. During game play, the details will just astound you. Watching a movie is like watching it on DVD. You can adjust the contrast so as to suit your viewing preferences.

The memory stick’s storage capacity might give you a bit of a headache, though. There are large capacity memory sticks available but many of them are a bit pricey. However, I would say that it’s worth it.

It would be a good idea to purchase the headphones that come as an accessory. The built-in speakers of the PSP can be a bit disappointing. They just don’t give you the best experience when playing a game, watching a movie, or listening to music. The headphones give a much better sound quality.

Another drawback is that there doesn’t seem to be enough good games for the console yet. Compared to other handheld gaming consoles, the Sony PSP lags behind when it comes to the release of new games. The UMD disks are quite expensive as well.

Then again, I am sure you will be able to find something to do with your PSP while waiting for the next game or movie to come out.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Playstation Move - A Great Addition

If you're big into games, then you definitely need to have the best gaming console set up in your entertainment center. You have tons of brands and models to choose from, but you all know that when it comes to technology, you can trust on Sony to give you the best one out there. Learning your way around the controls is just as easy. It's pretty much plug and play for you. And with PS, game play is always intuitive. You'll see your movements naturally transform themselves on your TV screen. There's no lag and delay of any kind. In fact, you'll be pleased with just how accurate it is.

There's even more good news for you: if you get your very own Playstation Move, you have tons of new games to choose from. People of all ages can enjoy it, and if you want something that the whole family can get into, you also have selections at your disposal. You can even download for the games you already had and update these so they can be upgraded to work with your Playstation Move.

Gaming has never been better, especially when you have your very own Playstation Move connected to your TV. Sony has certainly changed the way you play your games, and with this latest product out in the market, you get to experience video games at a whole new level. You can bring characters into your living room and feel as if you're in a whole new and different world.

Monday, October 18, 2010

EA SPORTS Active Trainer

EA SPORTS Active was set for release last May 2009. The software was designed exclusively for the Wii games console. All the latest games have been carefully designed to meet the demands of the Western market. You finally have a guide with American accent and current beats to accompany you during the workout. The programs were developed in collaboration with top fitness experts.

Wii Active enables you to take part of the fun and easy to learn exercises. You can have your family and friends join in as well. The activities included create circuit training fitness routines that you can do all from the comfort of your own home. You don't have to go to the gym to get a skilled trainer to guide you. Aside from saving money from paying for the services of an expert, the trainers in the program don't cost anything. It's all part of the package when you buy the software.

Your trainer will help you track your movements on screen to give you real time feedback on your overall performance. You can follow both upper and lower body movements and experience Wii controls in a whole new light with its uniquely designed leg straps. Two controls are provided in each box so you can work out alongside with a friend or a family member. As you move a level up, your trainer is also there to increase the intensity of your workouts. You can buy resistance bands of various levels to meet the needs of the exercise given. Just make sure that you are equipped with the right accessory otherwise it won't be recognized on the screen.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

EA SPORTS Active - The Best Part about the 30 Day Challenge

EA SPORTS Active challenges all of Wii Active's buyers to embark on a 30 day challenge. It has set out to prove itself to the market as the leading fitness guru in the world of technology. You can use the structure included in the package as a road map to reach your own personal fitness goals and desires. During the entire program, your trainer will be the focal point of the experience. The trainer is represented by an avatar on screen. With your help, your trainer will create a new 20 minute workout for you every day. All you need to do is fill out the necessary details on the journal found at the right side of the screen. Then, they will provide you with clear instructions and encouraging words.

The software features a wide variety of activities that target your upper body and lower body. Included in the workout are different cardio activities for each fitness level. Each daily workout will feel a little different from the last, much like a gym workout. You will be required to increase in intensity as you work up a sweat towards your goal. In the custom workout mode, you can adjust the length of the workout to the time you want. You can also choose to focus on specific body areas and isolate the muscles. Plus, you can identify your favorite from more than the 25 workouts included. As you exercise, you will see how many calories you are burning in real time. This is a great motivational addition because it will inspire you to focus on what you want to get out of this regimen.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Nintendo Wii Revolutionizing Gaming As Wii Know It

What’s new with this console? The Nintendo Wii is a highly evolved gaming system which has barely shown its capabilities. Nintendo has introduced a new way of playing games that is fun for the whole family. The controller (Wii-mote) closely resembles your standard television remote is completely wireless and has triple axis motion sensors. I find the Wii-mote to be very accurate and it allows users to swing and twist their way through new innovative and very creative games. The Wii-mote also has a port to plug in a second controller to allow you to use both hands for certain types of games. The Secondary controller called the Nunchuck has an analog joystick and a couple of buttons to allow more control with various games and has a very ergonomic design.

The sports game package that comes standard with the console shows the true potential of this system. Boxing for example (included in the sports game package), lets you jab and punch by extending your arm(s) forward and allows you to block by holding the controllers in front of your face like a real boxer would do in order to block a punch. You can also dodge from side to side by moving your upper body in the respective direction. You can see my six year old daughter boxing and showing off her stuff on our family website. No more sitting on the couch pushing buttons, its time to really get in the game. I haven’t been an avid sports game player, but with this new technology I can hardly wait for some of the major sports titles to be released. I am really looking forward to Tiger Wood’s Golf 2007 and might even consider other sports games because they are going to be really fun and very realistic.

Due to some of the necessary movements involved when playing the Nintendo Wii, I would almost recomend a mild streching session before playing. My wife and I found that out the hard way, with sore muscles the day after playing. At least I know we were getting a bit of exercise, which other gaming consoles can not provide.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Playstation Move - Have Fun

You can finally have fun without leaving your house. All you need is the right equipment that delivers all your needs. With the new Playstation Move, it's so easy to get addicted to the games you have stored. That's because you transport yourself to a whole new world every time you turn the console on. And because it's made by Sony, you can expect quality performance through and through. In fact, don't expect anything less.

The simple and attractive controller that comes attached to the Playstation Move is so easy to use. It captures a full range of motion that you'll also do with your body. You can bend and twist your body in many ways, move your arms, or change direction, and you'll see that these will be translated almost instantaneously on your TV screen. And with a diverse selection of games, you know you'll have a blast. You can expect more releases in the near future. Right now, you can just explore and test out the console because you'll find that it is more accurate than all its contemporaries. You won't have to deal with lags that dampen your overall experience and that's because the camera and controller collaborate to give you the best time.

You can move into the action and see what it's like to live a whole new life via your gaming console. The Sony Playstation does exactly this and you can finally get everyone else to join you as you become different characters in the games you have stored.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Wii Active, Today's Remarkable Breakthrough

Since the introduction of Wii Fit to the market, people have been using this medium of exercise to get in shape from the comfort of their own homes. From its birth as a video game, Nintendo has become all that and more. The equipment no longer targets the younger portion of the population. In fact, adults have gotten into it because of the innovative workout system that allows a person to get into shape. From video games to fitness experts, this is one of the most remarkable feats accomplished in today's era.

To meet the further needs of people, EA has come out with a new software program. Being one of the leading software developers, EA has designed the new Wii Active, set to rival Wii Fit. First and foremost, it is far cheaper than the current Wii Fit. It presents a variety of games which are available for the system to create a versatile workout program that never leaves you bored and restless. If you feel the need to change your exercise program, all you need to do is choose from more than the 25 other games available.

The accessories were designed to make the entire workout fun yet challenging. You no longer need to worry about standing on the balance board. Wii Active has leg straps to measure your movements. You can also opt to use the control mat for its outdoor programs, but unlike the balance board, you won't hesitate to jump and stomp because the mat was made to be sturdy and long-lasting.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Wii Love the Nintendo Wii

Nintendo Wii is a video game system controlled from gaming industry giant Nintendo Co. Ltd. Despite popular belief, Nintendo Wii is not entirely new – it is actually an updated and renamed version of the company’s very popular Nintendo Revolution. Although Nintendo Wii is considered something of an underachiever by game reviewers because it has fewer added features and less crisp graphics than many other gaming consoles, Nintendo Wii is in fact a big hit with fans and so a big seller.

What’s the attraction with Nintendo Wii?

The secret of Nintendo Wii’s success may be a combination of its affordable price and its unique controlled. The Nintendo Wii allows players to use a controlled similar to a remote control. This motion-sensor technology controlled for the Nintendo Wii allows gamers to use real movements – swings, stabs, and other motions – to control like motions on the screen. Many gamers say that this feature allows them to step into action games more readily with the Nintendo Wii than with controllers that rely on gamers to simply press buttons or manipulate joy sticks.

Nintendo Wii may also be attractive because it does not promise to be a major entertainment system, the way many other gaming consoles today do. Instead, Nintendo Wii markets itself as only a gaming console for those interested in video games. The promise seems to ring true to the many gaming fans who are flocking to the Nintendo Wii. Despite heavy competition from powerful gaming devices like the Xbox and Playstation, Nintendo Wii continues to be the little game console that could, attracting many by its very simplicity and its single-purpose frame.

Nintendo Wii is a hot trend

At gaming conventions, even the makers of the Nintendo Wii were surprised by the popularity of the Nintendo Wii, as fans waited in hour-line line-ups at several major conventions and trade shows just to try Nintendo Wii. Many testers of the Nintendo Wii found that the Nintendo Wii adds an element of physical fun that is simply missing from many of today’s gaming solutions.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Playstation Move - A Whole New Experience

The new Playstation Move is a fantastic gaming console to date. It redefines motion gaming and takes it to a whole new level as it gives you the most immersive and realistic gaming experience ever. Plus, you get a controller that's easy to adjust to. In fact, you may not want to try anything else after you've played with this console.

As soon as you purchase your very own Playstation Move, you get a multitude of games to choose from. You can bet that you get your money's worth with this as you can be sure that there are more games to come in the near future. You can be sure to have hours upon hours of fun with your new toy, and because it's from Sony, you won't ever question quality. Aside from the amazing controller, you also get a camera that helps track body movements. You'll be able to see the outcome of your actions on your TV immediately, and you can bet that these will be accurate. After all, only the best in technology has been installed in its body.

When the Playstation Move was first unveiled, people couldn't help but compare it with other equally popular gaming consoles available in the market. But as they tried it, they realized that it incorporates a variety of motion-tracking functions that will impress you to no end. You can finally have your friends over and get addicted to all the games. Anyone can take part in the fun because the PS is for everyone.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Xbox 360 Rapid Fire Controller Mod

As a serious Xbox 360 gamer, you will need special tools in order for you to score those big points. With the rapid fire mod for Xbox 360, you will definitely have the advantage over your opponents during online play as this controller will turn any weapon in to an automatic weapon when you press the fire button.

Another great advantage of the rapid fire controller mod for Xbox 360 is that it will make the already automatic weapon more accurate as it will help eliminate much of the recoil of the gun you fire. This particular controller mod will be able to allow you to shoot weapons that normally require you to push the R trigger over and over again at a much faster rate. In fact, it will make you a lot faster than the average person.

With the rapid fire controller mod for your Xbox 360, you will definitely eliminate your opponents out of the competition at a much faster and easier way. As of today, the controller mod works for most of the hottest games for Xbox 360, such as Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon,  Halo 2 and 3, and even for the very popular Call of Duty 4 and Unreal Tournament 3.

As you might have noticed, the mentioned games are games where shooting faster means winning. With the rapid fire controller mod, you can be sure that it will be able to help you win the games you play on your Xbox 360.

So, just how do you get a rapid fire controller mod for your Xbox 360?

Well, you need to remember that these things aren’t available in the market. However, it can be made by people who are handy with electronics. In fact, if you know a bit about soldering and about electronics, you can even make your own and even make money out of it as a lot of gamers out there want to have the advantage.

Although you can do this yourself, you might want to remember that if you are not familiar with the controller and the things that you need to solder on to your Xbox 360 controller, you might want to consider leaving it to the professionals. They will be able to convert your controller in to a rapid fire controller mod in no time at all and also make it much more efficient.

As you can see, having a rapid fire controller mod for your Xbox 360 will definitely give you the advantage over your opponents. With controllers like this, you can be sure that you will be able to win almost every game you play. Whether you love playing online with other people or offline by yourself, the rapid fire controller mode will be able to help you win the game and score more points.

So, if you want to have a tool where you will have the advantage over your opponents in an Xbox 360 game, you might want to consider getting a rapid fire controller mod made especially for you. With controllers like this, you can be sure that victory will always be with you.

Remember these tips and you will be able to have something to brag about the next time you play online with your Xbox 360 with your friends.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

The Development of Wii Active

When Wii Fit hit the market the previous year, it was being advertised as the perfect union between working out and games. It was a marriage between fun and fitness in a $90 box. When the people finally tried out the program, many were happy, while some felt that there was still room for improvement. The software games focused on the Asian model of fitness. Westerners, however, needed something more. Many criticized its basis for measurement, often calling fit people obese, having in mind the average measurement of Asians who are generally more slightly built than Westerners.

Recently, Electronic Arts announced EA Sports Active, its long-rumored exercise game. The game does not require the Wii Balance board at all, but will instead rely on a neoprene peripheral that will strap the Wii remote or nunchuk to a player's leg. The program also comes with a rubber resistance band for strength training. All these for a retail price of $60, which is $30 less than Wii Fit.

EA Sports Active features more than 25 exercises. There are also tools such as a calorie counter, a virtual personal trainer, a 30-day weight-loss program, and some customizable workouts included. The makers behind the software are aware of the different philosophy between the East and West. They designed the program to recognize the body type and health requirements of westerners. They've also spent a lot of time working with Nintendo to make sure that the leg straps fit snugly and that it will be able to measure the players' movements with no hassle.