Like its predecessors Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus, Wii Fit U focuses on engaging the player in physical activities, including yoga and strength training, through use of the Wii Balance Board, a platform peripheral upon which the player stands during play that measures the player's weight and center of balance. Wii Fit U introduces additional activities that add the Wii U GamePad into gameplay. Owners of Wii Fit or Wii Fit Plus can transfer all saved data into Wii Fit U.[3] Exercises are organized by category and by the amount of requisite exertion, measured in numerical values called "MET".[4]
Wii Fit U can display output on a television screen or only use its GamePad touchscreen. All retail copies of Wii Fit U are bundled with a foldable Wii U GamePad Stand and an activity meter (pedometer) called the Fit Meter,[5] also available separately, which is carried while jogging or otherwise moving. The concept and overall design of the device are similar to the Pokéwalker released with Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.[5][6] When the Fit Meter is placed near the GamePad, its data is transferred via infrared connection to the Wii U.[7]
Wii Fit U has all the exercises from Wii Fit Plus except the following:
- Segway Circuit
- Rhythm Parade
- Big Top Juggling
- Skateboard Arena
- Tightrope Tension
- Penguin Slide
- Snowboard Slalom
- Lotus Focus
