The Verge

Microsoft is preparing to update its Xbox 360 dashboard software to include a cross-application exercise tracking system, according to our sources. Kinect Play Fit will allow Xbox gamers to track their exercise across most Kinect games, providing tracking metrics in the cloud. The software maker is also planning to release a hardware accessory, codenamed Joule, to accompany the Kinect Play Fit service.

The Joule heart-rate monitor will let Kinect owners track their heart rate wirelessly and ensure any exercise is within a target goal for weight loss, strength, or cross-fitness workouts. Although EA currently ships its own heart rate monitor with EA Sports Active 2for the Xbox 360, Microsoft's Joule monitor will be compatible with most Kinect games — but you won't need it to make use of the new exercise tracking feature of Kinect Fit Play. We don't have a solid release date for the Kinect Play Fit system, but sources familiar with Microsoft's plans have indicated to us that a future dashboard update will introduce the system. We expect the company to detail some of its Kinect plans at E3 next month, alongside more Xbox Live content deals and additional software enhancements for the Xbox 360.

We have reached out to Microsoft for a comment on Kinect Play Fit, and we'll update you accordingly.

http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/8/3006735/microsoft-kinect-play-fit-joule-heart-rate-monitor-accessory

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Vitality Sensor.

Why did Nintendo never bring out a game with this?

they did... Unless this is a sarcastic comment then ok

Link? I'm not aware of it ever releasing as a product. It was announced at an E3 and then nothing was said again.

It was Only one game and it was only released in Japan i think it was Tetris... I think the faster your heart beat was the faster the blocks would fall

That wasn't the Vitality Sensor.

It was Bio-Tetris for the N64 with a cable from the cartridge (special controller pak) to the earlobe, Japan exclusive,

if i remember correctly.

ok