Michael Phelps Swimming Lessons In Your Living Room

Michael Phelps has a new swimming video game perfect for people with aquaphobia. Phelps teamed up with Xbox 360’s Kinect system to make “Michael Phelps: Push the Limit.” Instead of controllers, players use their body to simulate different swimming strokes. Phelps even does voiceover coaching to help players improve their stroke.

Phelps said in an interview with cnn.com that he is a lifelong gamer and thinks this videogame could help swimmers and nonswimmers alike improve their swimming. He feels this game may help build confidence for those who are afraid to swim in actual water. He went on to say that he really likes how this technology engages fans of swimming, especially during non-Olympic years.

It will be interesting to see how successful this game becomes. Michael Phelps is iconic and has fans all around the world, which will defiantly help boost sales. However the concept of ‘swimming’ in your living room just seems a little strange. Although if the game really is as lifelike as Phelps describes, it might just make a big splash in the world of gaming. Ref. cnn.com, michaelphelpsgame.com