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Thrustmaster amplifies WiiFit with the T-Fitness Pro Pack photo

Today, Thrustmaster (real company name) announced a new line of fitness accessories for Nintendo’s amazing title, WiiFit. The accessories are being sold in two different sets dubbed T-Fitness Pro Pack NW and T-Fitness Pack NW to make sure that consumers are thoroughly clueless as to what they are buying just like when they purchased a Wii instead of an Xbox 360.

The Pro Pack ($49.99) offers two pockets for Balance Board and accessory storage, a floor mat, ankle dumbbells, headband, cloth, rechargeable battery, and a neck strap for MP3 players. The normal T-Fitness Pack ($29.99) comes with all of the above except the floor mat and weights.

The second WiiFit came out I quit going to the gym. What’s the point of running on a treadmill, lifting weights, or enjoying physical activity when you can do it at home with a floor mat, batteries, a Wii, and some ankle weights? Plus, there's nothing that gets the adrenaline flowing and calories burning like virtual hula hoops.

Both Thrustmaster’s offerings are now available at the majority of online retailers.


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Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 11/10/2008 19:04
Does it come in a less hideous color?
Daxelman's Avatar
Daxelman at 11/10/2008 19:16
I'm all for all of that stuff, I like me some floor mats, make good use for other things as well as getting the heat pumping...

But Mxy is right, less horrible color please.

I'd like Highlighter Yellow.
Capn Birdseye's Avatar
Capn Birdseye at 11/10/2008 19:28
Shame on you, having to explain that Thrustmaster is a real company - they used to make the best flight sim sticks in the business back in the day.

I mean, what do they teach kids in school these days?
Strife381's Avatar
Strife381 at 11/10/2008 19:29
I would trust a company named Thrustmaster!!! Wouldn’t you?
mr spooky's Avatar
mr spooky at 11/10/2008 19:34
It looks like a green sweater. :)
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CelicaCrazed at 11/10/2008 19:45
I still need WiiFit though...
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 11/10/2008 20:14
@ Capn Birdseye: Wait a second, it's the same Thrustmaster that used to make those awesome flight sticks? Why are they slumming it with this crap?
jackal27's Avatar
jackal27 at 11/10/2008 21:03
This company stole my party name...
Torzelan's Avatar
Torzelan at 11/10/2008 21:19
Do want, actually... But do not find nearby.
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John B at 11/10/2008 23:41
Jesus! You kids need to learn some things if you want to earn that "gamer" title. Thrustmaster has been around for quite a while. They made some of the best flight simulator joysticks in the business, including a two-piece set (for about $200) that were directly modeled from an F-16's controls.

To those who bash the Wii Fit, I've been working out to it, trying to get 1/2 hour in every two days. So far I've lost 5 pounds, my arms have gained strength (from the push up strength training), and my leg muscles have gotten stronger. (Still need to work on balance.) If you think you're so fit, try the Super Hula Hoops. You'll be sweating afterwards if you're not in shape. I should know.

After my first 1/2 hour session (mostly yoga and strength training), I couldn't walk properly for about three days because I beat the shit out of my calf muscles. God, that was f**king painful...!

Seriously, if you can find it ... get it!
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eltee38 at 11/11/2008 00:39
All the above may be true John B., but their name is still Thrustmaster.
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Kalmah at 11/11/2008 01:52
I lost 50 pounds with Thrustmaster's new products! Now I feel great, I've had sex 20 times in a day, and I'm in a Rock band! Thanks thrustmaster!
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cryocide at 11/11/2008 08:21
Useless factoid: Thrustmaster used to make (arguably) the best and most realistic F-16 flight yoke/throttle/rudder pedal controller for the PC. Many of you may not remember it, probably because that was about 13 years ago.
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Primo at 11/11/2008 10:27
@cryocide

I remember playing games like Comanche 3 and that F22 Sim with my Thrustmaster. Good times..

I also remember playing NHL 98 with my Gravis Gamepad Pro..

So yeah, that was a long time ago. :)
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