Owners of the Nintendo Wii U who own a Wii Balance Board accessory and have access to a broadband connection can now download a trail version of Wii Fit U from the Nintendo eShop. This promotion will run from now until the end of January, and will work for 31 days from when it is first played. That should be enough for users to decide if the Wii Fit U is right for you.
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E3 2013: Game Over?
We apologize for the lack of reporting from the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) this week, but we noticed a trend this year – fitness games are over! While Nintendo did announce Wii Fit U, it won’t be in stores until December. The only other “fitness” game that we saw on the show floor was the dance focused Zumba Fitness World Party, but that series has always been as much about the dancing as getting in shape.
While we’ve also questioned whether video games are really an effective form of exercise, we’re sad to see that this trend has run its course. At least there were still plenty of shooters at E3, as somethings never change!
E3 2012: Wii Fit U Announced
While not the first in the space, Nintendo was one of the pioneers to bring fitness to the video game platform with Wii Fit, and now at the Electronic Entertainment Expo this week Nintendo has announced Wii Fit U for its upcoming Wii U platform.
In addition to announcing the game, Nintendo revealed the Wii Fit U Pedometer, and announced that the device will work with Wii Fit U specifically. The Pedometer will be able to count your steps, track your altitude, and estimate your calories burned during your exercise sessions. You’ll also be able to generally track all of your physical activity while you’re not directly in front of your television as well. Trailer video after the jump