Wii Fit U Nintendo Direct

In an unannounced Nintendo Direct today, Satoru Iwata, Reggie Fils-Aime, and Wii Fit Trainer introduced some new features of Wii Fit U, the latest installment of Nintendo's fitness franchise. Wii Fit U will be available as a free download through the Wii U console beginning November 1. For one month, consumers will have complete access to the product, which uses the Wii Balance Board accessory, free of charge. During the free trial period, consumers can sync the new "Fit Meter" with the digital download and keep the game forever. The Fit Meter retails for $20 and will also be available November 1. Don't have a Balance Board and don't want a digital copy? Wii Fit U will be available at retail in two bundles beginning December 13.

Also announced during this Nintendo Direct was Wii Sports Club, an HD overhaul of the original Wii Sports with online multiplayer and Wii Motion Plus support. Although Wii Sports Club features the original five sporting events from the 2006 game, purchases in Club will be made a la carte. Each sport will cost $9.99 as a digital download. Alternatively, consumers can purchase a day pass for all five sports for $1.99. Tennis and bowling will be the first two sports available on November 7.