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File:Wii U Unit.png
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| Manufacturer | Nintendo |
| Type | Video game console |
| Generation | Eighth generation era |
| First available |  November 18, 2012 November 30, 2012 November 30, 2012 December 8, 2012
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| CPU | Tri-core PowerPC750-family "Espresso" |
| GPU | AMD Radeon HD series "Latte" |
| Media | 12 cm Wii U Optical Disc, 12 cm Wii Optical Disc |
| System storage | Internal flash memory, SD card, SDHC Card, USB mass storage device |
| Controller input | Wii U GamePad, Wii U Pro Controller, Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, Nintendo Gamecube controller (via an adapter) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi Bluetooth USB 2.0 x4 LAN Adapter (via USB) |
| Online service | Nintendo Network |
| Backward compatibility | Wii |
| Predecessor | Wii |
| Successor | Nintendo Switch |
| Article on Nintendo Wiki | Wii U |
The Wii U is the sixth home video game console released by Nintendo. The console is the direct successor to the Wii and it competes with Sony's PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's Xbox One console in the eighth generation of video game systems.
The console is capable of 1080p graphics, but its main distinguishing feature is its controller: the Wii U GamePad. It features a 6-inch touchscreen capable of streaming gameplay seen on the TV screen, serving an original purpose to the intended game, or playing the whole game altogether. The controller also features a camera. The Wii U is backwards-compatible with the Wii, supporting up to four Wii Remotes and all such accessories. A more traditional controller called the Wii U Pro Controller is also available. Unlike the Wii, the Wii U by itself is not directly backwards-compatible with Gamecube. However, an official adapter was made to connect Nintendo GameCube controllers to a Wii U. The Nintendo Gamecube adapter works exclusively with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Nintendo first spoke of the console at the 2011 E3 press conference, before revealing new details at a Nintendo Direct conference one day before E3 2012. It was released later that year at varying times depending on the region.
On January 31st, 2017, it was announced by Nintendo of America that the Wii U has officially ended production worldwide. [1]
In the Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was released for the Wii U on November 21st, 2014 in North America, in Europe on November 28, 2014, in Australia and New Zealand on November 29, 2014, and in Japan on December 6, 2014. As the Wii U is backwards-compatible with Wii games and the Wii Virtual Console, the console can also run Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. (on Virtual Console for Wii).
Gallery
The Wii U GamePad.
The Wii U Pro Controller.
The Wii U GameCube controller adapter.
An example of the Wii U GameCube controller adapter in use.
The Wii U bundle, with Super Smash Bros for Wii U included.
References
External links
| hide Nintendo consoles | |
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| Home consoles | Color TV-Game 15 · Nintendo Entertainment System · Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Virtual Boy · Nintendo 64 · Nintendo GameCube · Wii · Wii U |
| Handheld consoles | Game & Watch · Game Boy · Game Boy Color · Game Boy Advance · Nintendo DS · Nintendo 3DS |
| Hybrid consoles | Nintendo Switch |
