The british gadget magazine T3 recently gave out their 2008 Gadget Awards, voted for by readers, with the Wii Fit winning in the "Best Gaming Gadget" award.

The judges verdict?


I think the phrase "Burning calories by stealth" hits the nail squarely on the head as to why Wii Fit is so great. While some of the exercises, especially in the muscle section, are clearly exercises, many of the other activities just don't feel like it. It's why I always start my morning workout with the most enjoyable games, they put me in good mood and wake me up without making me feel like I'm at the gym.

I'm especially encouraged that T3 readers, who I suspect are more likely to be male (take a look at their front covers for an idea of their demographic), have taken to something which has too often been derided as "something for the ladies". It may be stereotypical, but there is nothing like a gadget to get men interested in doing something that would otherwise be boring; just watch a man buy a vacuum cleaner, we always go for the fanciest .