Nintendo Direct reveals Wii U Fit, Wii Sports Club and Wii Street U details

Written by Brandon Hofer on September 21, 2013

Nintendo Wii U News: Nintendo releases new details about playing Wii U Fit for free as well as Wii Sports Club beginning to hit Wii U in November.

Nintendo has recently released a new Nintendo Direct video. This new Nintendo Direct reveals that Wii U owners will get a chance to download the full version of Wii U Fit for free. Beginning on November 1, Wii U owners can download a complete version of the game and get a head start on their New Year’s fitness goals by trying out all the activities found in the game for a full month at no cost. All you need is a Wii Balance Board and a Wii U system with a broadband connection. You can keep your trial copy of Wii Fit U at no additional cost by simply purchasing and syncing a Fit Meter to the game.

“Wii Fit U is all about ‘fun fitness’ for everyone in the family,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s president and COO. “With this special offer, Nintendo is making it easier than ever for families to get active and stay active, making now the perfect time to upgrade to Wii U. This is another example of the kind of value and variety that only Nintendo can offer.”

The full Wii Fit U software will be downloadable from the Nintendo eShop between Nov. 1, 2013, and Jan. 31, 2014, and will work for a month from the day it is first played. During the trial period, users can stay active with 77 different activities, including 19 new training activities, many of which take advantage of the Wii U GamePad controller. Users who want to continue using Wii Fit U beyond the trial period can purchase a Fit Meter accessory and sync it to their Wii Fit U software at any time. This will allow them to continue playing Wii Fit U forever. The Fit Meter will be available Nov. 1 in black/silver at a suggested retail price of $19.99.

The Fit Meter accessory is much more than a pedometer – it’s an activity meter that tracks a wide range of everyday activity. It records not only the number of steps a user has taken, but it also takes into account the intensity of those steps – for example, was the user running or walking? The Fit Meter also measures altitude, so wearers get credit for climbing stairs or walking uphill. All of these data points combined provide users with an accurate overview of their day’s activity, including a detailed calculation of the number of calories they burned. This data can then be transferred wirelessly to Wii Fit U via the Wii U GamePad with just a touch of a button. The Fit Meter transforms users’ everyday lives into workouts, encouraging them to get active and stay active.

Wii Fit U features all of the strength training, yoga and fun fitness games that have made the Wii Fit series so popular. Plus, there are new games that combine the Wii Balance Board and Wii U GamePad, including new dance routines such as hip-hop and salsa that work out various parts of the body through simple dance moves. The game also gives players more ways to create their own custom workout routines. Users can also create or join a Miiverse Gym Community to share tips and support with other Wii Fit U users who have similar goals. Or people can create closed communities made up exclusively of their friends. The communities will help people stay motivated by giving them a venue to discuss their fitness progress with others.

Additionally, it was revealed that Wii Sports is making a comeback with Wii Sports Club. The five sports from the original Wii Sports is making a return and it will be available on the Nintendo eShop. The games are being released individually and will feature HD graphics, enhanced controls via Wii MotionPlus, and a much requested online mode so you can face off with your friends or foes online. Players will be registered to state or regional clubs and will be able to chat with one another via Miiverse during matches. People will be able to play casually against members of their own club, or take on members of rival clubs to increase their club rankings. Tennis and bowling will be the first two sports available in the Nintendo eShop on November 7 with boxing, baseball and golf scheduled to launch in the months ahead. When you download Wii Sports Club you will receive a trial pass that will let you play any available games for a 24 hour period from when you first started up Wii Sports Club. Once the trial period has expired you can purchase a day pass for $1.99 in the Nintendo eShop to play all available sports for a 24 hour period or you can buy permanent access to individual sports for $9.99 each.

Wii Street U has also received an update that will incorporate the Wii Balance Board. People can now walk the streets of familiar or exotic locales simply by taking steps on the Wii Balance Board, as the TV displays a streetscape from Google Maps. The Wii Street U Powered by Google app is available as a free download in the Nintendo eShop until October 31.

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