Re:The only way to get in shape (Score 1)

I'm going to agree with you on your point about "The only good workout is the one you pay attention to." But devices that allow gamers to play games while getting in exercise MAY have a future. THIS device is probably not a great example of how such a thing would work. The DDR pad mentioned in several other posts is a better approach by far. However, I'm going to go so far as to say that this isn't enough for a physical fitness gaming machine on its own, at least not for a total-body workout guaranteed. I remember that there was an accessory for the old NES that acted as a game-pad, but used some sort of primitive motion-sensory hardware to allow a player to use various hand movements in place of pushing buttons. Keeping in mind this was over 15 years ago that these things started appearing, I have to believe that the technology involved has advanced quite a bit since then. So, imagine the following if you will, people. The accessory is made in three parts. The first is a small screen or camera that is placed on top of the TV. The second partis some kind of pin, pendant, or if you're looking for force-feedback a vest that contains a small radio transmitter. This works with the scanner to identify the player so that something like the dog walking between the player and the screen doesn't disrupt the game. The third part (which could work in place of the identifier part) is a "cheater" with some extra buttons to control additional functions. When all this is properly hooked up, then the player can simply move himself to manipulate the game word. Playing a driving game? You sit down and drive. FPS? Some shortcuts are needed (perhaps an exercise bike or a treadmill needed, but it's not connected to the game) but with the "cheater" control you can start doing things like dodging around gunfire yourself. A fighting game? Simplest of all! Hope you're a reasonably decent fighter IRL! Granted, the processing power to take full advantage of such a setup probably isn't available outside of a lab today, but in five years? Who knows? Any takers?