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Wii U
Wii U
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Wii U optical disc, Wii optical disc, Digital distribution
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2 GB DDR3
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1.24 GHz Tri-Core IBM PowerPC "Espresso"
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{{{model}}}
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- NA: November 18, 2012
- JP: December 6, 2012
- EU: November 30, 2012
- AUS: November 30, 2012
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Successor
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| Wii
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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 capable of displaying high-definition video, able to natively display at 1080p resolution. The console can output video via either HDMI output, or a Wii-compatible video output cable; however, the console cannot output video through both at the same time.
Accessories
Controllers
Wii U GamePad
The Wii U GamePad is the main controller for the Wii U. Its primary feature is the touchscreen, which can be used for both displaying the television screen, or be implemented for asymetric gameplay. The controller uses a modified Wi-Fi signal to connect to the console, which streams video to the GamePad. In addition to all of the standard buttons as seen on the Classic Controller, along with the power button and clickable control sticks, the Wii U GamePad also features an NFC sensor, headphone jack, external microphone jack, gyroscope, camera, and infrared sensor. The GamePad can also be used as a television remote.
Wii U Pro Controller
The Wii U Pro Controller is a more standard controller meant to be an alternative to the GamePad. It features the same standard buttons, but lacks most of the GamePad's features, including its touchscreen. The Pro Controller was released alongside the Wii U, though as a standalone product rather than being packed with the console.
Wii U Microphone
The Wii U Microphone is an accessory that allows for vocal input in compatible software. The accessory connects to the system through one of its USB ports.
Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter
The Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter is an accessory that allows players to use Nintendo GameCube Controllers with compatible Wii U software. The accessory connects to the console using two USB connectors, and the adapter features four Nintendo GameCube Controller ports. The adapter and Nintendo GameCube Controllers can only be used with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
amiibo
amiibo are toys-to-life product that can unlock content and be used in other ways in various compatible games. They can be used with Wii U software by touching them to the NFC sensor on the Wii U GamePad. amiibo launched with the Super Smash Bros. line on November 21, 2014, the same day as the first amiibo-compatible game, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Wii accessories
Being backwards compatible with the Wii console, the Wii U is compatible with all of the Wii's controllers and accessories, including the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, Classic Controller / Classic Controller Pro, Sensor Bar, and Balance Board. By extension, all of the Wii's peripherals, such as the Wii Wheel and Wii Zapper, can also be used with the Wii U.
System specs
Development
Reception
Gallery
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 being played on the TV.
The tech demo Zelda HD being played on the TV, with the GamePad showing the inventory.
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