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Protip: This is not how you use a Pokewalker photo

Pokémon SoulSilver and HeartGold launched this Saturday in Japan, and already people are finding ways to cheat. The image above is somebody using the Pokéwalker -- a pedometer that's bundled with the DS remakes -- in a nefarious manner, cheating both Nintendo and his own physical fitness in order to win at games while failing at life.

The Pokéwalker transmits data to your DS, measuring your real-life footsteps and translating them to in-game rewards. Theoretically, it's a great way to promote walking and getting gamers up on their feet. In reality, it allows people to expend their efforts elsewhere, namely coming up with inventive ways to get out of a little exercise.

You have to admire the ingenuity at play here. Oh, and the games are selling out already in many major parts of the country.

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Count Grishnack's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:01
Count Grishnack
Umm amazing. I applaud this commitment to laziness.
P-Dude's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:03
P-Dude
That person deserves to reap those rewards for their ingenuity.
themizarkshow's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:09
themizarkshow
Take that Nintendo! Your attempts to make us exercise have failed once again.
Dan CiTi's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:10
Dan CiTi
Why not just attach it to you leg and shake/tap your feet? I really hope this thing comes over to the US so I can get the Pikachu it comes with that knows fly.
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:13
Takeshi
WHAT? That bloody smart that is. Or actually no, smarter would be to not buy the game.
Phoenix Gamma's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:19
Phoenix Gamma
So? I had Pokemon Pikachu back in the day, and all everyone did was shake that thing and blow all the watts in the roulette machine.
Jon B's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:24
Jon B
I am definitely not trying this, at all.
Nope, definitely not.


Not least because I don't want to be seen walking around uni with a hugeass Pokéball on my belt. That'll give off a great impression.
Naim Master's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:24
Naim Master
Anyone who didn't see this coming by the time of the announcement must have some kind of retardation...
WarZombie's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:25
WarZombie
Wow, I've heard of lazy, but holy shit. This tops a lot of things, for sure. SoulSilver needs to be in my hands right now.
DF's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:26
DF
How to get to Level 100 easily:

*Put Pokemon of choice into the Pokewalker
*Go to your local hardware store, find the paint mixer
*Toss your Pokewalker into the machine, let it go for five minutes
*If your Pokewalker still works afterwards, BAM, instant 100!

:D
CrocBox's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:27
CrocBox
Haha! Kind of reminds me of the cast of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, if they put that sort of energy into doing things honestly they could probably succeed.
's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:30
Clint
Lol, clever. God I want that game BAD.
Korolev's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:40
Korolev
That's pretty smart - I wonder if a lab vortex machine (fancy name for a rapid shaker) will also work - then I could "walk" hundreds of steps in seconds.

And Jon B is right - you wouldn't want to be seen wearing this around uni. Although, you could always clip it to the inside of your pockets.
ace of knaves's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:46
ace of knaves
That's one step above cheating at Wii Fit.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:49
pedrovay2003
Honestly, I wouldn't mind doing this. That way I can actually go and hang with friends and play other games while my Pokemon levels. Screw walking -- I didn't buy a video game to get in shape. :P
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 19:54
Darren Nakamura
Admit it, Jim. You're jealous you didn't think of it first.
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 20:16
Xzyliac
Haha! This makes me laugh for some reason.

Dude I know Nintendo saw this and just didn't care.
wanderingpixel's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 20:21
wanderingpixel
I WANTS IT NOWZ!!!11!!1
The Prodigal Son's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 20:31
The Prodigal Son
That's pretty much amazing. (And I'd probably do it too)
AfroWalrus's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 20:33
AfroWalrus
It's always great to see someone figure out new, interesting ways to be lazy.
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 21:17
Los255
"Admit it, Jim. You're jealous you didn't think of it first."

I am :(
Aziel13's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 21:30
Aziel13
thats using your noodle
Dao2-SKP's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/13/2009 21:50
Dao2-SKP
It's exercising his brain, so at least theres some exercising going on :P
Arkhon's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 00:02
Arkhon
Well, I'm not buying the game if that stupid Pokewalker gimmick is an integral part of the gameplay. I'll just end up getting Golden Sun DS instead. Partly because I'm lazy, but mostly because I resent game developers implying that I'm out of shape and/or fat.
GoldenGamerXero's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 00:57
GoldenGamerXero
My lazy arse has been wanting to stick it to something since I first heard of it. I just have a extradinary will to cheat the system when the system wants to make me exercise.

@Arkhon

Last time I checked it's just a fun optional thing so don't worry about it.
Jaffacakelover's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 05:55
Jaffacakelover
There was a study on fat kids in the UK, and they gave them pedometers.
Turns out the kids were getting high results and still fat because they were sticking the pedometers to their dogs.

Still, beats sitting there jerking the thing in your hand.
Calleh's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 05:56
Calleh
I saw a version of this pic, but with a flesh light instead of a pokewalker.
D:
lewness's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 07:35
lewness
MMORPG Gold Farmers could have a new career here! Walking Pokemon! It tones the muscles, too.
AkatsukiKaizoku's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 10:33
AkatsukiKaizoku
I lol'd

It can amaze me the mind of the japanese xD
SoraX3's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/14/2009 12:09
SoraX3
I'am just Glad I can relive some childhood memoires...but this time pokemon not digimon walkers..but dam thoses baby sang XD
tangyrobot's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/02/2009 04:12
tangyrobot
This is the first thing I thought of when I heard of the PokeWalker!!
NOOBIS's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/14/2010 21:11
NOOBIS
CHEATING BY HAND IS WWAAAAAY TOO EASY. HERE IS THE VIDEO OF HOW I CHEATED IT!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6D2njsvgbs
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