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[[File:Wii U Official.jpg|thumb|Official artwork of the Wii U and the Wii U GamePad.]] | [[File:Wii U Official.jpg|thumb|Official artwork of the Wii U and the Wii U GamePad.]] | ||
| − | The '''Wii U''' (pronounced "we you") is a recently released eighth generation video game console created by [[Nintendo]], and it is the successor to the [[Wii]]. It is Nintendo's sixth major home console, and the system was released in 2012. It was released in North America on November 18th, in Europe on November 30th, and | + | The '''Wii U''' (pronounced "we you") is a recently released eighth generation video game console created by [[Nintendo]], and it is the successor to the [[Wii]]. It is Nintendo's sixth major home console, and the system was released in 2012. It was released in North America on November 18th, in Europe on November 30th, and in Japan on December 6th. 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]], [[Nunchuk]], [[Classic Controller]] and [[Wii Balance Board]]. | 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]], [[Nunchuk]], [[Classic Controller]] and [[Wii Balance Board]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:01, 21 December 2012
The Wii U (pronounced "we you") is a recently released eighth generation video game console created by Nintendo, and it is the successor to the Wii. It is Nintendo's sixth major home console, and the system was released in 2012. It was released in North America on November 18th, in Europe on November 30th, and in Japan on December 6th. 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, Nunchuk, Classic Controller and Wii Balance Board.
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The console's logo.
The console's final design. Beta Wii U consoles did not feature the console's logo.
A beta version of the Wii U GamePad
The tech demo New Super Mario Bros. Mii is being played on the TV.
Zelda HD, a tech demo, is being played.
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