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Well, I was on the ropes about getting this game. I only have a PS3. I hesistated getting this cause reviews say it is far more superior for Kinect. Info and videos for the PS3 version are non existant. So finally I talked to someone who had it for PS3 and said there were no issues with it, so I took his word and picked it up today and did my first workout. I am in no way out of shape. I'm pretty active, workout and PT often. But this got me sweating and my glutes and thighs burning. I was impressed, and to my surprise, the PS3 version worked with hardly any problems. (I didnt have any of the calibration issues the above reviewer had, the cursor moves with your hand that has the Move in it, like the kinect follows your hand, you dont point it.) It missed an average of only 1-2 reps per excercise. Sure, you have to be delibrate and slower with the excercises to make sure they register, but thats ok, it just means your form will be more correct. There are a few down sides, such as the leg strap. The work out had me going back and forth between using the leg strap and holding the motion controllers for the excercises. Another downside is you could cheat and just do the motion without doing the excercise. (But why would anyone pay 50$ to cheat on a workout game?) I noticed many of the Kinect users complaining about freezing, saving (not saving workouts when complete, so they would have to do them over) and exercise reps not registering, but those problems aren't existent here (like I said, it missed 1-2 reps per excercise, that isnt nearly as bad as what kinect users are reporting.). I also noticed many of the kinect users complaining about the warm ups and cool downs and how you have to be in the kinects view or else it would pause. The PS3 version, you could just walk out during those stretches and it would keep going. I did the warm ups and cool downs today, but they are longer than they need to be and I will not do those all the time to that extent. So, if someone out there is like me and is hesitant about getting the PS3 version, or you are frusterated with the Kinect version beyond all reason and have a PS3 also, I suggest getting it for PS3 and trade in the Kinect version. I was quite impressed and while the leg strap is a minor annoyance everything else works fine. I look forward to using it as a supplement to my current regimen.
I gave fun a 3, cause it isnt "Videogame fun", but is fitness fun. Overall, a 4 out of 5. Not perfect, but much better than what the "Professional" reviewers are rating it and just as effective as the Kinect version without the bugs.
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First some background:I'm 32, overweight (5'6" and 190 lbs) and hadn't worked out consistently since high school. From time to time I did some arm curls with dumbbells and some push ups. I've tried running programs, the tower 200 and some other products but I stopped working out after few days. I actually pulled a muscle using the tower 200 in the first day.
I tried Wii Fit at cousin house and it was not motivational at all for me. It actually made me feel bad by portraying me so fat without balance and the the cartoonish look is not my style.
I have finished my first 30-day program with the UFC trainer and I'm very happy! I already began a second 30-day program. I feel the results! For example: the first sessions I had a hard time doing front lunges and today I did 3 sets with the extra reps. For the first time in a long time I'm exercising regularly. It's much more easy when a calendar and whole program is set for you and it's flexible because you don't have to do it in the morning or have to drive to a gym. If you miss one workout the program rearranges itself. Also I didn't even had an idea how to warm up and cool down so it does helps that the "game" tells you how to.
The trainers lines are very repetitive but still I find them motivating.
It does has many faults. You have to learn how to make the exercises (pacing, form, etc) so the PS3 actually counts the reps. I haven't been able to figure how to do it with the T-push ups and the consecutive hooks (in hit the mitts routines) though. The leg strap is tricky and some stitches already broke but it holds.
And, there is this nasty bug that deleted all my information (down to preferences, props, unlocked videos) once I finished the program and retook the fitness test. It really annoyed me but then I remembered that the real reward is being in a little better shape.
Tracking in the menus sucks and the graphics are not good but it doesn't really matter.
Here are some tips:
Take your time figuring out how to secure the leg strap.
Warm your neck up with some "no" and "yes" movements before a workout. Specially one that includes striking.
Forget about beating your time in exercises like crunches and leg lifts. When done at a steady pace you actually feel your muscles working more.
If you can't get the game to pick your reps ups just focus on the exercise because the true goal is to workout.
You do need some space for exercises like side lunges and V-ups.
If you feel like your muscles are not really working with the arm exercises try to redo them using dumbbells before the cool down.
Pay close attention to how the trainer does each exercise. For example, it makes a lot of difference whether your feet are touching the floor before you start bicycle crunches.I am on a mission to get back in to shape after years of being lazy and a couch potato. So i been looking for a game something similar to the Wii fit games for my PS3. I came across the UFC Personal Trainer game and after reading the reviews from other people i backed away from buying it. I looked around some more and found EA Active 2 but kept thinking about the UFC Personal Trainer, well i bought both and i got to say the UFC Personal Trainer works like a champ, not problems in set up with my PS3 eye cam or getting started. I am getting an awesome workout in the morning using this game and getting in to shape using my PS3. My girlfriend a health nut and she loves this game and likes the workout she get from it.
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the main issue with this game is that the game doesn't work with the sensor when choosing an option. I've re-calibrated at least 20 times (hitting select while pointing at PS Eye), but there seems to be an issue when the Eye sensor is on top of the TV. I point almost at the ceiling to choose options.
the answer everybody wants to know, as well as myself (before investing in this) is how does it work with the leg band etc. You'll receive an oversized game box with a leg band included. If you choose not to do any of the leg exercises, you won't need it, but at the beginning you'll need it to take some fitness tests. If you choose to use the leg band, you use it just like as in EA Sports Active 2. You just attach it to your right upper thigh.
If you plan on just punching, elbows, and upper body moves, combos (you edit your workouts) you will rarely (if ever, depending on combo) need the leg band. I personally have 2 Move controllers, since I purchased for The Fight: Lights Out (awesome game btw), so I use one for my right arm and one for my left arm, and just follow the on screen cues. This game in particular adds a personality to fitness games. Although, the fighters repeat some of the one liners, I enjoy hearing their "tough guy" voice each and every time (although it's still fresh). The character animations could have been better, but I do like that THQ added characters in the background. UFC Trainer at times gives you the feeling as if you're really in the gym.
As with EA Sports Active 2, you really must go through with all of your movements to the end for the exercise to register. I tried to cheat with jumping jacks, by just moving my arms and the game didn't count those reps. The game is smart enough to detect that your movements will not be perfect when you're jumping.
This game also has every possible upper body exercise you can do in the gym with free weights (bicep curls, tricep extensions, shoulder presses, etc.) I use the DYNA-BAND 6ft Purple Heavy Resistance Band with handles I attached, while holding the Motion controller.
Should you purchase this game? Obviously, it isn't selling well, so expect the price to go down. If you're looking for a decent upper body workout this title is pretty decent. Again, the main issue is the pointing for options. I can't see how I'm wrong on this, but maybe there is something I'm not doing right. The game requires you to hold the Move controller level so the Eye can detect it (which it does).
Overall, if you'd like to try something different because of lack of PS Move titles, give it a shot. If you do have both, the KInect version is much better, but does expect a lot of room (more than 7 feet) on a lot of the exercises. If you own both systems, I'd go with the Kinect version until THQ fixes the issue with pointing the Move controller at the screen.
Video added: 7-24-2011
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I know a lot of people are saying that there are issues with the controller getting your movements right but after all you can just continue doing the workout.All the features are great! I am loving it!
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