Cyberbike – Wii Exercise Bike
I’m not really sure what to make of this. When Wii Fit originally came out, I thought it was quite a good idea, then they announced the Wii Fit Plus, but I now personally think they’re starting to go a bit overboard with this new Wii exercise bike release!
It will be called the ‘Cyberbike’ and has been developed by BigBen Interactive who says it’s “The very first videogame that comes with an exercise bike”. Is that something to be proud of? Really? I think it might be the only game ever to come with an exercise bike for a reason!
Of course something like this can only be developed for the Wii and only further backs up my point that the Wii is, unfortunately, becoming a very gimmicky console. In the game, you’ll be able to ‘ride’ around on different vehicles over 18 courses on land, sea and air in three different modes, which are Fitness, Story and Multiplayer. The multiplayer allows up to four players but, amazingly, you have to take turns. I’m surprised you don’t need four bikes at once, the Wiimote in your hand and the balance board strapped to your back!
The bike “comes with an adjustable saddle and handlebars so the whole family can have a go”. Well that’s pretty much a given as it would limit the bike somewhat if it didn’t. The game is compatible with other games on the Wii such as Mario Kart, but I don’t see the fun in pedalling a bike to play Mario Kart!!
How many people are going to get over excited when they want to powerslide round a corner and end up falling off the bikes? As funny as it would be to see on YouTube, I just can’t see the attraction in this.
There’s also going to another game called ‘My Body Coach’ which will give you your own personal programme dependent on your age, sex, weight and physical condition…..so Wii Fit then?! ‘My Body Coach’ will come with two 500g dumbbells which has a space for your Wiimote to slot into.
I used to love my Wii and thought it was great fun with some great games, and some people still will. But it’s things like this and countless sequels that forced me into trading my Wii in for an Xbox 360. Each person has their own personal taste, but to me, the Wii really does look like it’s starting to dry up and has had it’s day. Let’s hope I’m made to eat my words and the Wii will turn around and shock us next year.
The Cyberbike (Wii exercise bike) currently has a release date of January 2010 whilst My Body Coach should be available on 20th November 2009. Nothing on the price yet, but I can see the Cyberbike being over £100.
My advice, buy a proper bike and ride around outside! What do you think? Are you eagerly anticipating the Cyberbike (Wii exercise bike) release date so you can buy one?
Via – EuroGamer
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- Mario Kart Review (Wii)
- Wii Motion Plus
- Wii Fit Review
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Comments: 1
12:46 pm 5th November, 2009
I need to lose some weight so this is could be a great option, I hope It will work for me.
Comments: 1
9:47 am 15th December, 2009
A WiiFit exercise bike, what next? I much prefer using a normal exercise bike in front of the TV if you ask me.
Comments: 1
10:49 am 27th January, 2010
this is a great idea. i cant beleive the ngative comments ive been seeing about it, including the ones in this review.
it doesnt take a brain surgeon to realise the potential of the cyberbike. its an excersise bike that is used to play games with. excersise bikes are quite boring, i have one and id like to get fitter but i know il be board before i get out of breath.
“My advice, buy a proper bike and ride around outside! What do you think? ”
not everyone can do that. how many cyclists are killed every year on the road?
Comments: 1
1:22 pm 31st January, 2010
I have this Bike tested ..I lovid
Great from Germany
Frank
Comments: 1
8:13 am 6th February, 2010
What a stupid and negative review, which didnt say anything on how actually good or bad this bike works. I think this is a great idea for people who don’t own an excersize bike yet, or people who don’t know how to cycle at all! Its a wonderfull alternative to get your work-out. I’m really curious how the user experiences are on this bike.
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2:13 pm 8th February, 2010
Some people, i.e cal, needs to stop being so over dramatic. I HAVE the bike and it’s terrible. The build is rubbish and unsturdy, there is no resistance on the pedals, it’s not made by wii but by a third party and its mainly recommended for children although they don’t tell you that. The instructions are in French and the sensitivity is crap. Better to wait for a better built version or just get a real bike..oh no wait up, thousands of people are killed on the road riding their bikes. Better to do what cal says huh?