E3 2012: WiiFitU Confirmed

Posted June 5, 2012 by Robert Thorpe

Nintendo has revealed a new HD Wii Fit game coming to the WiiU.

The Wii Fitseries comes to the Wii U home console and the new title will feature favorite exercises from Wii Fit Plus as well as incorperating newer exercises that use the Wii U’s new GamePad controller for select activities. On top of which the game will come packaged with a peripheral device called the Fit Meter, which is designed to track your daily activity.

The all new Wii Fit U will feature more than 20 new activities and exercises that integrate the unique features of the GamePad and the use with or without the Wii Balance Board.

When unable to use the main TV to play Wii Fit U players will be able to play single-screen activities or exercises which can be displayed on the GamePad’s touch screen, as well as check personal information, such as your weight and BMI.

Players then can carry around the portable Fit Meter which will take a comprehensive record of your daily activity. A variety of data, such as the number of steps taken or the elevation climbed, can be synced with the Wii U console to show how much activity takes place throughout the day.

As well as featuring popular activities from Wii Fit Plus, Wii Fit U will also feature most of the Yoga and Strength exercises from Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus and you will even be able to transfer your previous save data.