Genius or madness? Or both?

[kellinator]

alison_says has introduced me to Dance Dance Revolution, and while I suck at it, I thought it was a lot of fun. Which for me is saying something, because I hate to exercise. Really. I get on the exercise bike and within five minutes I'm bored and tired. I know it's a lot to spend for a system and all (I'm thinking probably PS2, though I haven't ruled out XBox), but when you compare it to the cost of a gym membership or an elliptical trainer, it's not so bad. Of course, if you don't use your elliptical trainer then you'll probably just hang clothes on it, whereas with a game system you could play other games too. I'm not sure if this is a good or a bad thing.

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And by the way, if you're selling a system, email me.

EDIT: missakins pointed out that I could play it on the PS1 as well. Maybe I should go that route; it's cheaper. Any opinions?

Comments

[azurelunatic]

I think the people who make a big deal about DDR not being "real" exercise, and scoff at the idea of anyone getting any benefits from it underestimate the Power of Geek, and the fact that it counts as "game time" that's actually spent in motion vs. on the couch.

I wouldn't mind getting into DDR myself, in point of fact. Hm.