2 reviews

EA Sports Active 2

$100.00 Released November, 2010

The Pros:Heart rate monitor is a highly logical addition - enables mid-game pulse checking and provides BMI information. Custom Workout mode is very user-friendly - more than 100 exercise types available. Updated leg strap is very reliable - gel-lined elastic fabric performs much better than the Active 1 equivalent.

The Cons:Wii edition is the only version not to feature hands-free controlling - may cause frustration in certain activities. Wii Balance Board integration is seemingly prone to error - calibration errors are very common. Additional motion sensors are not yet available - multiplayer support is limited to players who own a full version of the game.

EA Sports Active 2 is a Kinect-based fitness game for Xbox 360 released in November 2010. Compared to EA Sports and Biggest Loser: Ultimate Workout, Active 2 is more fitness oriented. It includes a heart-rate monitor for getting a more optimized workout, over 70+ workouts that can be mixed and matched for customizable workouts, and a full-fledged 9-week program that has been put together by certified trainers.

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Like Ultimate, Active 2 offers online access… but not for the purpose of competition. It’s more-so to track progress and trade advice with others.

Features

Fitness Game
Kinect Controller
Wireless Full Body Motion Tracking
Integrated Heart Rate Monitor
Only Access to Track Workout
70+ Exercises
Customizable Workouts
Certified 2-9 Week Program

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Pros

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Heart rate monitor is a highly logical addition - enables mid-game pulse checking and provides BMI information
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Custom Workout mode is very user-friendly - more than 100 exercise types available
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Updated leg strap is very reliable - gel-lined elastic fabric performs much better than the Active 1 equivalent
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Arm-centric activities now support both arms - greatly increases exercise possibilities
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now available on all major console platforms (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)
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usable to users of all fitness levels
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trainer led pre-programed workout routines
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uses fundamental, difficult full-body exercise moves - very healthy if used often, and impossible to cheat on
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helpful tools to stay on track and keep organized - workout calendar, nutrition guide, online interaction
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cheaper and easier than a gym membership

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Wii edition is the only version not to feature hands-free controlling - may cause frustration in certain activities
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Wii Balance Board integration is seemingly prone to error - calibration errors are very common
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Additional motion sensors are not yet available - multiplayer support is limited to players who own a full version of the game
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PS3 version requires 3 sensors be strapped on - leg strap can cause quite a headache
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higher than average price point for a video game
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lacks yoga