Console Games (Nintendo, Sony etc.) and Arcade Games/Wii Board not working

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Expert: - 2/25/2009


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I have a Wii fit board that will not communicate with the game console.  During the "power on" request from the Wii it never registers.  I tried the "sync" button in the battery console no dice.  When pushing the power button the LED blinks 3-5 times then goes out.  Its like the switch doesn't hold... Any clue???
thanks
Jim

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Gday Jim,

Usually this occurs if you are trying to sync the Wii Fit board before loading the game.  Usually you should always sync the board up with the Wii when it tells you to do so.

If that fails I would first check the batteries used in the board as week or bad batteries could be causing the problem.  (Taking out the batteries will help if it is having major problems)  I would also try a master sync from your Wii & board (Red button) this should help you out.

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