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1. Dr.Ghettoblaster
   Member

   Hey All,

   Forgive me if this topic exists already here, I could not find a thread.

   My wife and I would like to invest in a PS3 fitness game now that we have the MOVE, but we're unsure which one's are good and which one's are crap and the reviews seem kind of scant, and even non-existent in some cases (ie Fit in Six). We're very interested in hearing anyone's opinions with hands on experience.

   Please note, we are not interested in any of the "dance" type games. Also, we'd like to utilize the MOVE if at all possible since the technology is impressive, and we paid for the device so we'd like to get our money's worth out of it.

   What I've found so far are the following:

   + EA Sports Active 2 (I hear this one may be the best, but I'm concerned cause it doesn't use the move, just the camera. Worries me about the accuracy and all)

   + Get Fit With Mel B (reviews not so good from what I remember, but could be wrong)

   + Zumba Fitness (ditto)

   + Fit In Six (found a few user reviews on metacritic that were very positive!)

   + The Fight Lights Out (tried it, definite workout, but we're looking for more traditional fitness)

   + Sports Champions (again, good game, but looking for more traditional fitness)

   Am I missing any?

   Please no comments like "how bout going to a gym and getting a real workout". We're specifically inquiring into PS3 fitness/excercise games, no plans on buying Kinect at this point either. Lastly, we don't have a Wii, and we've heard a lot of good things about Wii Fit, so we're hoping to find somthing similar, if not better.

   Thank you sincerely for any replies in advance and happy gaming gamers!!

   Respectfully,
   Dr.G

   Posted 2 years ago #

2. Ireland Michael
   Moderator

   I have no doubt someone is going to come into this thread and scream at my reply, accusing me of being an Xbot, but if you really want a fitness game and you own a 360 as well... get a Kinect.

   Of the ones you listed, E.A. Sports Active 2 is probably the best. It's the most thorough and diverse, and also the most well researched.

   The obvious limitations with the PS3 is that move only tracks your hand movements. This allows for, amongst other things, lazy exercise, incomplete routines and a lack of focus on your whole body.

   When I bought my Kinect, I also bought Your Shape: Fitness Evolved. The reasons I think this are better is numerous - it focuses on all the core routines of cardio, toning and sculpting. It even has some basic body building exercises. I have successfully shaved off a significant amount of weight in the last few months with some assistance from this game.

   But you said yourself that you're not interested in the Kinect, so I would go with Sports Active 2 if you're determined to stick with the PS3. I have a friend who has had first hand experience with it. I don't know how much success they've had with it, but they recommend it.

   If anyone is interested, I'll gladly share my own personal results of how this game help improve my health and weight.

   If I may be so bold, I'd like to add a bit of extra advice as a fitness buff myself. Do not rely solely on these games for fitness. Lots of people hope these kind of games will be some sort of miracle cure for their own health problems.

   Realistically, I knew when I bought Your Shape that the game alone wasn't going to help me lose loads of weight or gain tons of muscles. I think we all know this. What it will doe is help you as part of a balanced and consistently healthy lifestyle.

   For me, I found that the more I played this, the more I started to apply the same healthy routines and exercises that I learned from the game into my own daily life, when I wasn't playing it.

   Eat healthy, work out. Use the fitness game to compliment your healthy lifestyle, not define it, and it will definitely help you. Regardless of the game, it will help you.

   I know how difficult getting into fitness can be, and finding the motivation to keep going. After a while though, it becomes like second nature.

   I hope my reply helps.

   Posted 2 years ago #

3. BraveArse
   Member

   I won't scream, but I will disagree with you, very slightly, Michael :)

   ( edit: as you're only looking for a PS3 title Dr Ghettoblaster - this bit is more for the sake of other people who might want info, A direct reply to you is at the bottom :) )

   I have both systems and looked into this when I was getting Sports Active 2. You have to bear in mind that for the PS3 and 360 versions at least, the big deal ( aside from the heart monitor ) is that you can use your own weights, no need to hold a controller at all. Which is why using Move would be a bad thing. The PS3 version has 3 sensors, one for each arm and one for the right leg ( IIRC, could be the left ), which the package uses to detect your movements really very well.

   The ability to use dumbbells with SA2 really is a big deal, you have far more freedom of movement than SA1 on the Wii ever allowed ( which I had and was impressed by at the time ). So ostensibly either one would be good right? No. EA's implementation of Kinect for this was woeful ( http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/75/3877266.page ); the number of exercises for the PS3 version far exceeds that on Kinect ( 68 vs 52 - http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/18/ea-sports-active-2-review/ ), and because the PS3 doesn't use the camera at all, you don't have to rearrange the room to work out.

   I very nearly bought the Kinect Sports Active Bundle, but luckily read the EA forums and dodged a bullet imo. Don't get me wrong, it's an EA product. ALL of the versions are buggy, but the Kinect one needs a lot of work, SA3 will probably see it become the best version but for now, imho, go PS3 with this one...

   I do agree with Michael that it's not the be all and end all of fitness, but I also think SA2 ( whatever version you get )is a surprisingly good workout. I've been out of action due to illness and injury for a few months and it'll be a huge part of my recovery this year, and my partner, Rachel used it over the winter when she couldn't run because of the snow, in 2 months of just using SA2 over the darkest months, she dropped 2 stone, which enabled her to hit the ground running ( pardon the pun ) when the weather and light improved. she's now doing half marathon distance in 90 minutes. She only started running again in August after 5 years of inactivity ( having kids does that to you :) ).

   Her PBs started tumbling as soon as she started running again. So while I wouldn't say it was going to trouble a fit person, eg. Rachel finds all the workouts far too easy now. It really is a great tool for getting you well on your way.

   If you really want to use Kinect though, get Your Shape. I have that and it's really impressive, far better implemented than SA2 on the 360.

   Dr. Ghettoblaster - if you're really wanting a fitness game then ditch MOVE, don't be concerned that SA2 doesn't use it and just get SA2. If you primarily want a MOVE title, then Gladiator mode in Sports Champions will have you sweating in seconds :)

   Posted 2 years ago #

4. Ireland Michael
   Moderator

   Where exactly did you disagree with me? Hahaha!

   Posted 2 years ago #

5. M. K.
   Member

   I have no doubt someone is going to come into this thread and scream at my reply, accusing me of being an Xbot, but if you really want a fitness game and you own a 360 as well... get a Kinect.

   Nuff said. Playing Kinect is really exhausting, but also really fun :)

   (Yeah I'm the one who hates all sorts of waggle controlls, but I had to accept, that kinect is pretty great, but still to expensive :/)

   Posted 2 years ago #

6. Dr.Ghettoblaster
   Member

   Thank you Michael and Brave Arse (you too M.K.!) for your time and detailed replies! They are both very helpful.

   I suppose I should consider a Kinect, the thing is our living room is kind of too small for the distance required. Eventually, we're looking to get a bigger place and I can definitley see myself hoping on the Kinect wagon (more games and cheaper then too).

   From the replies so far, it looks like EA Sports Active 2 is at the top of the list despite the fact that it doesn't even use the Move. But if it has 3 sensors and doesn't even use the camera, how does it work? Must have it's own USB dongle sensor or something I'd imagine.

   Yeah, I should have left this topic more open to ALL fitness games regardless of system for the benefit of others. So, to be clear, the best fitness game on 360 right now is the Kinect title Michael mentioned (Your Shape Fitness Evolved) and NOT sports active, correct?

   Thanks again people. I love this sites loyal and reliable fan base.

   Respectfully,
   Dr. G

   Posted 2 years ago #

7. BraveArse
   Member

   No worries Dr G. :) and yes, it uses a usb dongle to receive all the info.

   @Michael - Point taken - more a difference of emphasis then... I reckon the best bet is PS3 SA2, and I thought you reckoned Kinect Your Shape :)

   Posted 2 years ago #

8. spiderLAW
   Member

   @ Michael
   XBOT!!!!!!!
   just kidding. Actually, Dance central, if taken serious enough, can be a great cardio experience. If i was still a trainer i would actually recommend this to anybody with an xbox.

   @ Ghetto
   Really, you need to find what is most fun for you as well. If you are exercising to be healthier, it must be fun. If it isnt, you'll get tired of it and stop doing it. I would recommend getting multiple games instead of one absolute so that way when you do get bored, you can switch it up and stay on track.

   Posted 2 years ago #

9. Ireland Michael
   Moderator

   I think Fitness Evolved is the best of them full stop. It's a little clinical in its presentation, but it definitely does the job.

   @spiderlaw I saw the start of your post and instantly assumed it was TEA. Then I remembered I had him blocked on the forums and proceeded to LOL.

   Posted 2 years ago #

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