Wii Fit is a video game developed by Nintendo for the Wii console.[5] Previously revealed under the name Wii Health Pack,[6] it was announced under its current title at Nintendo's E3 press conference on July 11, 2007 by famed video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto.[7]
At Nintendo's media briefing, it was demonstrated by Miyamoto, Reggie Fils-Aime and other participants. Like the rest of the Wii Series, Wii Fit integrates Miis into its presentation and gameplay. An exercise game, Wii Fit consists primarily of exercise activities utilizing the Wii Balance Board peripheral.
Wii Fit was released in Japan on December 1, 2007, in Europe on April 25, 2008,[2] May 8, 2008 in Australia[3] and May 21, 2008 in North America.[4] In North America, Wii Fit was launched on May 19, 2008 with an exclusive release at the Nintendo World Store in New York City.[4]
