April 15, 2008
Wii Fit To
Keep Americans Moving At $89.99 MSRP
In anticipation of the U.S. launch of Wii Fit,
the new interactive fitness game for the popular Wii system, Nintendo of America
Inc. has announced pricing details for this groundbreaking release. Available at
Nintendo World store starting on May 19, Wii Fit and the innovative Wii Balance
Board accessory will be bundled and sold together at a suggested retail price of
$89.99.
Boasting a dynamic mix of more than 40 yoga,
aerobics, strength training and balance activities, Wii Fit provides consumers
with a fun, easy and affordable way to incorporate exercise into their daily
routines. Using the included wireless Wii Balance Board accessory, every member
of the household can step up and stay active, setting individual fitness goals
and tracking their progress over time.
Consumers in the New York area who pre-order Wii
Fit from the Nintendo World store in Rockefeller Plaza will receive a special
bonus item. From April 18-20, the first 1,000 consumers who place a $5 deposit
for Wii Fit will receive a limited edition Wii Fit T-shirt featuring the image
and reproduced autograph of legendary Nintendo video game designer Shigeru
Miyamoto.
Through mid-February, Wii Fit had sold more than
1.4 million copies in Japan since its Dec. 1, 2007 launch. For more information
about Wii Fit, please visit
www.WiiFit.com.
