Over a year ago, I read about this exercise game controller in Wired Magazine. It was called the Kilowatt and used isometrics to provide exercise value and preserve the speed and reaction time required for gaming. It seemed kind of expensive to me with the price exceeding $1000. But combining Playstation and exercise seemed potentially promising to me.

Turns out that the company PowerGrid Fitness is based in Laurel, MD (pretty close to my home) and is running promotions at the local mall as they test the market for these type of devices for home use. I ran across one of these promotions one evening this week and tried out the device. It seemed kind of fun and the side benefit of exercise worth investigating. An interesting and thorough review of the product from a gamers perspective gave me some insight into how the product would work. I wouldn’t use the Kilowatt as my primary source of exercise but it would allow me to play some PS2 games with the kids and get some exercise at the same time.

After some thought, I decided that for the promotion price of $199 plus shipping it was worth taking the plunge and getting one to try at home. (To get one at this price you need to move quickly as it ends on July 31st. e-Mail me for details) The Kilowatt controller/exercise machine is compatible with all major gaming platforms (Cube, PS2, XBox, PC, etc.) so it works with what you have.

After I get the Kilowatt Home and use it a little I will try to get a post done with some of my perspective on the product.