Nintendo Wii

"Scientific Research Shows That Playing Video Games Could Possibly Improve Your Vision. "

From the desk of Saiful Azim
Monday 3:35 p.m.

Dear Reader,

I am writing you this letter for a personal reason. I’ve rarely written notes like this in the past, but I
feel that it is essential to bring this to your attention.

This is a letter that is not like any you have ever received or I have ever written.

For years, video games have been looked down on as 'not good' and a negative influence on society.

While we spend hours playing our favourite video games, only a few of us realize that this popular leisure activity has positive benefits on our health.

Recent research indicates that games play an important role in healing. The facts are revealed right here!

Before you read any further, I have some important questions to ask you, and be honest with me here…

Are you a health conscious person?
Do you prioritize your health more than anything else, and...
Do you want to improve the health of your loved ones?

For those who don't already know me, my name is Saiful Azim, currently residing in the town of Subang Jaya, in the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

Chances are you haven’t heard of me before. But when you finish reading this, you’ll be glad you finally did. I must admit that although I'm not a video games expert...

I would like to share with you some exciting information about the miracles of video games with scientific facts and evidences. So, I sat down and wrote this message in the best way I know.

Please take a few minutes and read it now because you're about to discover why more and more people are turning to video games as the effective therapy tool.

What the Experts Say About Video Games

1st View

"Video gaming is safe for most players and can be useful in healthcare. Games can distract kids and adults undergoing painful treatments."

"Video games can also be used to supplement physiotherapy or occupational therapy helping increase the strength in players' hands."

"The attention needed to play such a game can distract the player from the sensation of pain, a strategy that has been reported and evaluated among paediatric patients."

"Sick children who occupied their minds playing video or computer games required lower doses of pain medication and tended to suffer less from hypertension and nausea than children who were asked to just rest."

"A conference on gaming showcased the fact that computer and video games promoted awareness in nutrition, lifestyle choices, and medical skills. "

"According to experts, games helped reduce stress and healed people with phobias, diabetes, asthma, and cardiac diseases."

Mark Griffiths
Professor of Gambling Studies
International Gaming Research Unit
Department of Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University,United Kingdom

E-mail: mark.griffiths@ntu.ac.uk

2nd View

"Playing action video games sharpens vision. Action video game play changes the way our brains process visual information."

"In tests of visual acuity that assess the ability to see objects accurately in a cluttered space, game players scored higher than their non-playing peers."

"After just 30 hours of training, people who normally don't play video games showed a substantial increase in the spatial resolution of their vision, meaning they could see small, closely packed letters more clearly."

"When people play action games, they're changing the brain's pathway responsible for visual processing."

"These games push the human visual system to the limits and the brain adapts to it. That learning carries over into other activities and possibly everyday life."

"This could mean that video games will find a future role in the medical world."

"Patients with visual impairment from conditions such as amblyopia ( known as 'lazy-eye'), or normal aging of the brain, could use video games as rehabilitation therapy."

Daphne Bavelier
Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Center for Visual Science
University of Rochester, USA

E-mail: daphne@cvs.rochester.edu

What News Sites Report About Video Games

Some call it "Wiihabilitation."

Nintendo's Wii video game system, whose popularity already extends beyond the teen gaming set, is fast becoming a craze in rehab therapy for patients recovering from strokes, broken bones, surgery and even combat injuries.

"It really helps the body to loosen up so it can do what it's supposed to do," said Billy Perry, 64, a retired Raleigh police officer.

Perry said he'd seen his grandchildren play Wii games and was excited when a hospital therapist suggested he try it.

He received Wii therapy at WakeMed after suffering a stroke on Christmas Eve. He said Wii tennis and boxing helped him regain strength and feeling in his left arm.

"It's enjoyable. I know I'm going to participate with my grandkids more when I go visit them," Perry said.

FoxNews.com

Nintendo's Wii video game system is now gaining popularity in hospitals and medical centers, which are using the system as part of physical therapy programs for patients.

The system's motion-sensitive controller requires body movements similar to traditional exercises, but officials said the game format makes patients less focused on the movement and more focused on winning.

Therapists said patients are entertained while improving endurance, strength and coordination.

The therapy has been used on children as well as senior citizens. One patient said learning how to play Wii now gives him something to do with his grandchildren.

NBC11.com

Social workers say the Nintendo game that enthralls millions of teens has proved remarkably effective in improving the lives of some seniors as well.

Unlike regular video games, the Wii requires players to swing a wand and move their whole bodies to compete. That makes it a much more effective physical therapy tool for seniors.

The seniors, most of whom had never played video games before, were initially skeptical of any benefits they could gain from the Wii.

Many of them also have cognitive impairments or other physical and mental limitations that made them hesitant to take part in any competitive activities.

The Wii caught on quickly. Workers at the home said that the game's greatest impact has been a dramatic increase in clients' physical and emotional self-confidence.

"These clients have complex medical issues," said Susan Holmdek-Robertshaw, program director at the facility. "But they forget them when they play. It's amazing."

NYDailynews.com

The Hines Veterans Affairs Hospital west of Chicago recently bought a Wii system for its spinal cord injury unit.

Pfc. Matthew Turpen, 22, paralyzed from the chest down in a car accident last year while stationed in Germany, plays Wii golf and bowling from his wheelchair at Hines. The Des Moines, Iowa, native says the games help beat the monotony of rehab and seem to be doing his body good, too.

''A lot of guys don't have full finger function so it definitely helps being able to work on using your fingers more and figuring out different ways to use your hands'' and arms, Turpen said.

At Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the therapy is well-suited to patients injured during combat in Iraq, who tend to be in the 19 to 25 age range, a group that's ''very into'' playing video games, said Lt. Col. Stephanie Daugherty, Walter Reed's chief of occupational therapy.

''They think it's for entertainment, but we know it's for therapy,'' she said.

It's useful in occupational therapy, which helps patients relearn daily living skills including brushing teeth, combing hair and fastening clothes, Daugherty said.

WakeMed Health has been using Wii games at its Raleigh, N.C., hospital for patients as young as 9 ''all the way up to people in their 80s,'' said therapist Elizabeth Penny.

'They're getting improved endurance, strength, coordination. I think it's very entertaining for them,'' Penny said.

HappyNews.com

Physical therapists at the Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis are now using the Wii to help stroke patients recover.

It's an experiment, but so far the results have been great.

We saw 77-year-old Jerry Pope getting a workout playing a virtual tennis game. He suffered a debilitating stroke in June. Pope said that the Wii has enabled him to regain his balance, and the use of his arms.

"Not only am I moving the hand, my feet are moving, I am jumping around, it is as if I am really playing the game. It is motivational, makes you feel like you are progressing, even if you are not and that helps you," he said.

Before his stroke, Pope was a semi-pro tennis player. He initially tried the traditional exercises recommended by physical therapists, but found them repetitive and boring.

He says the Wii is fun and it is helping him make progress. His therapists agree.
Matthew White is an occupational therapist who started working with Pope after his stroke.

"He was still having trouble getting up, balancing and walking and that is significantly improved as you can see. His foot work and working on the tennis, he is doing so well ... made a remarkable recovery in general.

"His arm movements, reaction and timing have improved significantly," he said.

"We are using the Nintendo Wii system as a way to practice re-learning movements we used to know how to do and we know the brain can make changes if we can give it lots and lots of practice."

WCCO.com

Video games and weight loss are rarely seen side-by-side - unless you are referring to Nintendo's newest games console, the Wii, which has enticed gamers the world over to get up off the couch.

One Wii owner has reported that, in just six weeks of play, he had dropped 2 per cent of his body fat rating, thanks to the console's motion-sensitive control scheme that rewards active movement when directing in-game characters.

Mickey DeLorenzo, a 25-year-old living in Philadelphia, began his "Wii Sports Experiment" in early December last year, pledging to spend 30 minutes a day over six weeks playing Wii sports.

He would strive to keep his other activities and eating habits constant.

On Monday when the six weeks were over, DeLorenzo updated his website with a detailed analysis of his results.

"I lost 9lbs! [four kilograms]," he wrote, which he was impressed with because he had not fluctuated from his original weight of 82 kilograms in two years, and made no effort to change his diet.

"Also, this experiment took place during the holiday season, where I ate holiday dinners like I normally would and drank what I would normally would have drank."

DeLorenzo used a digital body fat caliper, recording a drop in his body fat rating of 2 per cent from a starting figure of 19 per cent.

His waist measurement fell from 87.6 centimetres to 78.7 centimetres.

"According to The American Council on Exercise, I went from being in the 'acceptable' category to being in the 'fitness' category," he said.

Being an avid gamer, DeLorenzo's secondary goal was to determine which of the five Wii Sports games - tennis, boxing, baseball, bowling or golf - helped to burn the most calories. He measured this using a BioTrainer exercise monitor.

Boxing was found to be the most efficient calorie burner: "I burned an average of 125 calories during a 15 minute period," he wrote.

Tennis was second at 92 calories per 15 minutes and bowling was third at 77 calories. DeLorenzo said he didn't "get around to" conducting measurements for the baseball and golf games.

DeLorenzo said that it was important to make an effort to be active while playing the games.

"I moved my feet, I used full body motion, and I swung my arms to mimic the real thing," he said.

"If you just stand there and make small moves or sit on the couch and play, I don't think you'll see much if any results regarding exercise."

He planned to continue the experiment, with the goal of trimming a further 3 per cent from his body fat rating.

SMH.com.au (Sydney Morning Herald)

Who says video games are not good for you? Experts agree that spending your time playing video games can give you some amazing benefits.

Here is just a small portion of the benefits you'll gain:

reduces your stress

sharpens your vision

strengthens your arms

improves your endurance

improves your eye and hand coordination

improves your concentration

reduces your body weight

The Game Console at a Glance

The Nintendo Wii (pronounced 'we') is the fifth home video game console released by Nintendo. A distinguishing feature of the console is the Wii remote, which can be used as a pointing device.

It is a revolutionary device that offers interactivity and excitement on a whole new level.

This remote is a wireless motion sensor that allow the users to actually feel like they are physically in the game while they are playing their video games.

The video game allows you to grip this motion-sensing wireless controller, and swing your arms as if you were playing tennis or bowling or boxing. It gets your whole body moving, but in a controlled setting.

This game console responds well to human movements, rather than using the buttons. The Nintendo Wii is suitable for people of ALL ages, from children to senior citizens.

Nintendo Wii

If this is the video game console you’d like to get your hands on…now you can. Nintendo Wii is now available online. Formerly known as Revolution, this is the fastest selling video game console today.

It sold from 24.45 million units (by end of March 2008) to more than 34.55 million units worldwide (by end of September 2008).

Demand for this product is now sky-high and every one is talking about it. I know you find it hard to believe and a bit on the conservative side. Just check out the following points:

It sold more units in North America than the Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3 combined in the first half of 2007. (NPD Group).

Wii became the market leader in worldwide console sales for the current generation. (Financial Times).

Wii became the fastest selling console in the UK, with sales reaching 1 million consoles in 38 weeks. (BBC News).

In Australia, Wii overtook Microsoft's Xbox 360 to become the fastest selling game console in Australian history, with 32,901 units sold in just four days.

Japan received 400,000 Wii consoles, with an estimate of 370,000 units sold in two days.

Critics agree that the Nintendo Wii is addictive, intuitive and fun...even after the novelty of the innovative Wii Remote has worn off. (ConsumerSearch.com)

Shortages of Nintendo Wii consoles around Europe have left some gamers who pre-ordered the new machine frustrated. (BBC News)

Nintendo Wii surpasses all other next generation consoles in lifetime sales. (CNW Group)

Free Tips!

Video game addiction is becoming a common trend among children as well as adults.

According to some studies, it would appear that the excitement of video games causes the brain to release a chemical that is addictive. If you don't want your kid to be hooked on video games, follow these simple rules:

Create your own incentive system. For example, tell your kid to finish his or her schoolwork first, and then they can play the video games.
Give reward or gift if he or she performs well in exams.
Take a break. After about an hour playing the video games, ask them what are his or her opinion on something. This is to distract him or her from thinking about playing the video games again.

Limit the playing time. Tell them how long they can play the video games. An hour is considered long enough. It is important that video and computer games are played in moderation.

Parents should provide a selection of activities, not just the ones that have the most action or are addictive. Choose some that involve problem solving or good story lines. Also aim for a balance in your child's life. Sports are important, reading's important.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the components of this product?

       This game console consists of:
        Wii video game console
       Wii Remote
       Nunchuk attachment
       Battery
       Wii stand
      Wii stand plate
       A/C Adapter
      Set of composite audio/video cables
       Wii sensor bar
       Sensor bar stand

2. Do you have Wii games?

We don't have Wii games. Only the game console.

3. How long does it take for my order to be processed?

It will take 7 to 10 working days for your order to be processed and the product

delivered right at your doorstep.

4. Is there any warranty?

Yes. We provide one (1) year warranty.

5. Is there any shipping insurance?

Yes.

6. Do you ship to PO box address?

We do not ship to any PO box address in view of all courier shipping regulations.

7. Do you accept refunds?

No. Goods sold are non refundable nor returnable.

8. Are you offering brand new or used Nintendo Wiis?

We are offering only brand new Japanese version Nintendo Wiis.

9. How can I contact you?

Just scroll down to the bottom of this page for details. However, you are advised to

contact me by e-mail.

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Saiful Azim

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Subang Jaya 47500

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Malaysia.

Phone: +603-563 48735

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