Unlike many of the attachments and controller accessories that were produced for specific games, these Everlast Dumbbells are more of a generic item that doesn’t have a set title in mind for their use. After all, a large number of fitness-based games were developed for the Wii, giving players the opportunity to get more active with various exercises and workouts. These include the likes of “Wii Fit,” “EA Sports Active,” and “Just Dance,” all of which utilize different fitness peripherals to track movement and measure your activity level.
The concept behind the Everlast Dumbbells is to make playing any game on the Wii a workout instead of just the fitness-focused titles. Each set of weights adds two pounds to a standard Wiimote, with the dumbbells covering each end of the controller. The dumbbells essentially make the Wiimotes heavier and harder to lift, requiring more effort from players to move them around. Over time, the relatively small amount of added weight should help users lose some extra calories, especially during games that use a wide range of motion for gameplay.
The Everlast Dumbbells come branded with a well-known sports company and don’t stop the functionality of the Wiimote, with the IR sensor and buttons all still accessible. While they may look pretty strange, many reviews point out that they can help you break a sweat while playing, although they do make controlling non-fitness games unwieldy.
