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[[File:Wii_u_Logo.png|right|thumb|200px|The current logo.]]
 
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The '''Wii U''' (pronounced "we you") is an upcoming eighth generation video game console created by [[Nintendo]], and it will be the successor to the [[Wii]]. It will be Nintendo's sixth major home console, and the system is expected to be released in 2012. It was unveiled during Nintendo's press conference at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011 on the morning of June 7, 2011. The console has been described as belonging to a new eighth generation. The Wii U is the first Nintendo console to produce 1080p high-definition graphics, and features a new controller with an embedded touchscreen.
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The '''Wii U''' (pronounced "we you") is an upcoming eighth generation video game console created by [[Nintendo]], and it will be the successor to the [[Wii]]. It will be Nintendo's sixth major home console, and the system is expected to be released in 2012. It was unveiled during Nintendo's press conference at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011 on June 7, 2011. The console is the only home console in the eighth generation, despite the same generation having two handheld consoles in [[Nintendo 3DS]] and Sony's PS Vita. The Wii U is the first Nintendo console to produce 1080p high-definition graphics.
  
The console's controller has the same buttons as the Wii's controller, but with L and R buttons, and also with ZL and ZR buttons on the back. The controller has a rectangle tablet like shape, and has a 6 inch touchscreen in the middle. This is also used to stop playing a game on the Wii U, and then to switch over to the controller to play the game on that when the Wii U is not being used. However, you will still be able to play the Wii U with the normal Wii remote.
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The Wii U's main innovation lies within its controller, the [[Wii U GamePad]]. It is also compatible with the exclusive [[Wii U Pro Controller]], and previous Nintendo controllers, the [[Wii Remote]], [[Nunchuck]], [[Classic Controller]] and [[Wii Balance Board]].
  
 
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File:Wii-U-Hardware-Specs.jpg|The console prototype shown at E3 2011.
 
File:Wii-U-Hardware-Specs.jpg|The console prototype shown at E3 2011.
File:Wii u hardware06.jpg|The tablet controller with a touchscreen and stylus. Apparently it has some influences from the [[Nintendo DS]] touch screen system.
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File:Wii u hardware06.jpg|A beta version of the Wii U GamePad
File:Wii-u-hardware-021.jpg|The tech demo New Super Mario Bros. Mii is being played on the TV.
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File:Wii-u-hardware-021.jpg|The tech demo ''New Super Mario Bros. Mii'' is being played on the TV.
File:Wii-U-zelda.jpg|[[The Legend of Zelda series|Zelda]] HD, a tech demo, is being played.
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File:Wii-U-zelda.jpg|[[The Legend of Zelda series|''Zelda'']] ''HD'', a tech demo, is being played.
 
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The current logo.

The Wii U (pronounced "we you") is an upcoming eighth generation video game console created by Nintendo, and it will be the successor to the Wii. It will be Nintendo's sixth major home console, and the system is expected to be released in 2012. It was unveiled during Nintendo's press conference at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011 on June 7, 2011. The console is the only home console in the eighth generation, despite the same generation having two handheld consoles in Nintendo 3DS and Sony's PS Vita. The Wii U is the first Nintendo console to produce 1080p high-definition graphics.

The Wii U's main innovation lies within its controller, the Wii U GamePad. It is also compatible with the exclusive Wii U Pro Controller, and previous Nintendo controllers, the Wii Remote, Nunchuck, Classic Controller and Wii Balance Board.

Gallery

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Home consoles
NES logo.png SNES logo.png N64 logo.png GameCube logo.png Wii logo.png Wii u Logo.png Nintendo Switch logo.png
Handhelds
Game and Watch logo.png GameBoy logo.png VirtualBoy logo.png GBC logo.png GBA logo.png DS logo.png 3DS logo.png
Other
Standalone consoles Arcade Pokémon Classics Cancelled

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