Wii U

Wii U Wii U

Games No. of games Category:Wii U games No. of launch titles {{{launch_games}}} Best-selling game New Super Mario Bros. U (4.16 million*) Last game N/A

Technical details Media Wii U optical disc, Wii optical disc, Digital distribution Storage capacity 2 GB DDR3 CPU 1.24 GHz Tri-Core IBM PowerPC "Espresso" Model no. {{{model}}}

Compatibility Can connect with Nintendo 3DS (through amiibo) Input Wii U Gamepad, Wii U Pro Controller, Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, Wii Balance Board Backwards compatible with Wii Services provided Nintendo Network, Nintendo eShop, Miiverse

Time Launch date NA: November 18, 2012 JP: December 6, 2012 EU: November 30, 2012 AUS: November 30, 2012 Discontinue date N/A Units sold Worldwide: 6.68 million*

Lineage Predecessor Successor Wii N/A

The Wii U is Nintendo's home console for the eighth generation and was the first home console released in the generation. Unveiled during Nintendo's press conference at E3 2011 on June 7, the Wii U was released in North America on November 18, 2012, in Japan on December 6, 2012, and in Europe and Australia on November 30, 2012.

Features

The Wii U is the first Nintendo console to produce 1080p high-definition graphics.

Gallery

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  The console's final design. Beta Wii U consoles did not feature the console's logo.

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  A beta version of the Wii U GamePad.

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  The tech demo New Super Mario Bros. Mii being played on the TV.

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  The tech demo Zelda HD being played on the TV, with the GamePad showing the inventory.

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Hardware Console Components / other Internal: "Espresso" • "Latte" Media: Game Disc (Wii • Wii U) Controllers Wii U GamePad • Wii U Pro Controller Wii Remote (Nunchuck • Wii MotionPlus) • Classic Controller • Wii Balance Board • Wii Zapper • Wii Wheel • Wii Remote Jacket Add-on devices / other Wii U Microphone • Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter (Nintendo GameCube Controller • WaveBird Wireless Controller) Wii U Fit Meter amiibo Wii Speak • Wii LAN Adapter Games Retail games (Nintendo Selects) Virtual Console Wii games (WiiWare • Wii Channels • Virtual Console) Pre-loaded software / other Miiverse • Nintendo eShop • Nintendo TVii • Wii U Chat Nintendo Network

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