I'll start by just saying if you're looking for the best pedometer, this isn't for you. If you're looking for the cheapest pedometer, this isn't for you. If you didn't like the original Wii Fit or Wii Fit Plus, this isn't for you.Because the real value of this is that by registering this with Wii Fit U, you unlock the full unlimited version of the software. And I really like Wii Fit U, so it was worth it just to consider that game a $20 purchase, which is a really good price for a new-release game.Wii Fit U is basically an extension of Wii Fit (Plus). It's finally in HD and comes with most of the games and exercises of the previous games. But there are also a bunch of new games, exercises, dances, workouts, and features on top of that. And I paid much more for the previous, less feature-filled games.Now onto the Fit Meter itself. You don't have to enter a code or anything to sync it, you just aim its infrared sensor at the sensor on the Wii U Pad. It transfers your Mii face and info over to it without any setup or interaction required. Super easy. It keeps track of your steps (obviously), calories burned, altitude, temperature, weekly calories burned, METs (intensity). Pretty decent amount of data for a small gadget. And at any time you can sync that data back to your Wii Fit U and it will update your progress and give you credit for your activity outside of the game.There are various tracks in the game you can choose from to make progress towards using your Fit Meter data. So I picked a 10-ish mile one that moves my Mii along slowly each day as I accumulate about 10 miles worth of distance using the Fit Meter. It actually does motivate me to wear the meter more, just to see this progress continue. I'm actually wearing the meter now, even though I'm just sitting down writing a review.For only twenty bucks, it really is a no-brainer. I might get another one for my wife so we can both compete in our daily activity.Go buy one!