I came across the Pokewalker recently and was curious how it would work as a pedometer device. According to an Iowa University study, it's one of the most accurate pedometers.
I thought it was kind of cool how you'd have to walk to unlock some of the game's features. Sadly, I don't have Pokemon Soul Silver so I can't really configure the pokewalker to set the time or anything else. Apparently, there's an IR sensor built into the game cartridge.
So how'd it read after a day of use?
Omron HJ-720IT: 11682
Pokewalker: 14224
I like the concept of "unlocking" game play using exercise. How about a game console or a TV that doesn't work unless you walk 10,000 steps per day?
Of course, there's always a way to cheat.
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9walker
http://archive.news.iastate.edu/news/2011/apr/Pokewalker
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