No Vitality Sensor in 2009

The device clips to a user’s finger and can measure their pulse. Expected applications include fitness software, though don’t be surprised to see Nintendo expanding its use to more unconventional titles.

“We would like to deliver the actual product not too late in the year next year,” Iwata revealed in an investor Q&A, as picked up by VG247.


“We are conducting some tests internally at Nintendo, and found some patterns among our employees, like improving automatic nerve condition as the weekend nears or vice versa.

“Seeing what their condition is actually like, they can ‘visualize’ how they are looking forward to weekend. And see completely different patterns on each individual person.”

Nintendo first unveiled the Vitality Sensor at E3 earlier this year and has since had to defend its peripheral against media scepticism.