Steven - You address one thing, but then argue the other which was already mentioned. You keep going back to the heart rate monitor. I explained the difference of using a HRM and the VS. The VS will report the data taken in, and chart it in a fitness program. Ever use an advanced treadmill? They have an area you put your thumb down on. It picks up your heart rate, then calculates how many calories you burn off as you exercise. Since calorie burn is at the core of weight loss, the device proves useful to that market.
You argue that the VS is a waste, but it has its context. The balance board is also a small -use device, but it has its place (as several million people have shown). Not every device is going to be tailored to the traditional gamer. I doubt you'll be playing Metroid with a balance board anytime soon.







