Nintendo Releases A Video Showcasing New Switch Fitness Device

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Today, Nintendo of Europe releases a video that teased a new accessory for the Nintendo Switch to add to the gaming company's repertoire. Nintendo will release more information about the accessory on September 12.

According to the announcement trailer, we know that it's a circular plastic peripheral and it appears to be a bendable wheel that you can strap Joy-Cons to. There's also a stretchable material that allows you to strap a Joy-Con to your thigh. As you move the accessories, the joystick's motion controls react with the game you're playing.

In trailer, participants were shown yoga poses and fitness related activities. The video jumps around different locations to show off the worldwide appeal of the device, with friends and family cheering on each other as they do exercise poses and steer device ring for game. They run in place, do yoga, lie on their back and kick in the cheers of their friends. However, the gameplay is not shown. 

Video also did not reveal the name of the device or games that might work with the new thingamajig. Nevertheless, the trailer does indicate that it will be used for exercise and group activities. Text accompanying the announcement on Twitter and Instagram simply reads, "Check out this first look at a new experience for Nintendo Switch. Stay tuned for more information on 9/12." Thankfully, we won't have to wait too long to find out what nintendo has up its sleeve, because September 12 is fast approaching.

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