Half of the kids got "active" video games like Wii Sports and Dance Dance Revolution-Hottest Party 3, and the other half got "inactive" games, such as Disney Sing-It Pop Hits or Super Mario Galaxy.

But according to a new study, those "active" games such as Wii Sports won't actually make a kid more physically active. PICTURES: 10 high-tech fat burners for fitness geeks.

All that virtual boxing, bowling and dancing along with video game systems might not be helping kids meet their daily exercise requirements, a new study suggests. Fox News Media; ...

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According to a new study, the more "active" video games -- such as "Wii Sports" -- won't actually make a child more physically active.

So whether it's boxing on Wii Sports, lunging on Wii Fit U or throwing some shapes on Just Dance 2014, active games are here to stay and they're helping millions of people get a bit more movement ...

The Wii console, due to its extensive gesture-based controls and ability to move continually while playing a video game, enjoys success in promoting 'health boosting' and exercise-based games ...

There are board games for up to 4 players showing up on the TV, active and mental games for up to 4 players using both the gamepad and the TV and 2-player tabletop games played on the Wii U gamepad.

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All that virtual boxing, bowling and dancing along with video game systems such as Nintendo Wii might not be helping kids meet their daily exercise requirements overall, suggests a new study ...