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|title = Wii U | |title = Wii U | ||
|logo = [[File:Wii U Logo.svg|240px]] | |logo = [[File:Wii U Logo.svg|240px]] | ||
|image = [[File: | |image = [[File:Wii U Unit with Handheld.png|275px]] | ||
|manufacturer = [[Nintendo]] | |manufacturer = [[Nintendo]] | ||
|type = Video game console | |type = Video game console | ||
|generation = [[wikipedia:History of video game consoles (eighth generation)|Eighth generation era]] | |generation = [[wikipedia:History of video game consoles (eighth generation)|Eighth generation era]] | ||
|lifespan = {{Flag|NA}} November 18, 2012<br>{{Flag|Europe}} November 30, 2012<br>{{Flag|Australia}} November 30, 2012<br>{{Flag|Japan}} December 8, 2012 | |lifespan = {{Flag|NA}} November 18, 2012<br>{{Flag|Mexico}} November 29, 2012<br>{{Flag|South Africa}} November 29, 2012<br>{{Flag|Europe}} November 30, 2012<br>{{Flag|Australia}} November 30, 2012<br>{{Flag|Japan}} December 8, 2012<br>{{Flag|Chile}} December 10, 2012<br>{{Flag|Brazil}} November 26, 2013 | ||
|CPU = Tri-core PowerPC750-family "Espresso" | |CPU = Tri-core PowerPC750-family "Espresso" | ||
|GPU = AMD Radeon HD series "Latte" | |GPU = AMD Radeon HD series "Latte" | ||
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|controllers = [[Wii U GamePad]], [[Wii U Pro Controller]], [[Wii Remote]], [[Nunchuk]], [[Classic Controller]], [[Nintendo Gamecube controller]] (via an adapter) | |controllers = [[Wii U GamePad]], [[Wii U Pro Controller]], [[Wii Remote]], [[Nunchuk]], [[Classic Controller]], [[Nintendo Gamecube controller]] (via an adapter) | ||
|connectivity = [[Nintendo Network|Wi-Fi]]<br>{{s|wikipedia|Bluetooth}}<br>[[wikipedia:Universal Serial Bus|USB 2.0]] x4<br>[[wikipedia:Local area network|LAN]] Adapter (via USB) | |connectivity = [[Nintendo Network|Wi-Fi]]<br>{{s|wikipedia|Bluetooth}}<br>[[wikipedia:Universal Serial Bus|USB 2.0]] x4<br>[[wikipedia:Local area network|LAN]] Adapter (via USB) | ||
| | |online service = Nintendo Network | ||
|compatibility = [[Wii]] | |compatibility = [[Wii]] | ||
|predecessor = [[Wii]] | |predecessor = [[Wii]] | ||
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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 '''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 {{S|wikipedia|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 Remote]]s and all such accessories. A more traditional controller called the [[Wii U Pro Controller]] is also available. | The console is capable of {{S|wikipedia|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 Remote]]s and all such accessories. A more traditional controller called the [[Wii U Pro Controller]] is also available. The Wii U can also play [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] (only if the Homebrew app is installed). However, an official adapter was made to connect [[Nintendo GameCube controller]]s to a Wii U. The Nintendo GameCube adapter works exclusively with {{Forwiiu}}. | ||
Nintendo first spoke of the console at the 2011 [[E3]] press conference, before revealing new details at a {{S|wikipedia|Nintendo Direct}} conference one day before E3 2012. It was released later that year at varying times depending on the region. | Nintendo first spoke of the console at the 2011 [[E3]] press conference, before revealing new details at a {{S|wikipedia|Nintendo Direct}} conference one day before E3 2012. It was released later that year at varying times depending on the region. | ||
The Wii U was discontinued in Europe on October 1, 2016, in North America on November 10, 2016, in Australia on November 14, 2016, and in Japan on January 31st, 2017.<ref>http://kotaku.com/wii-u-production-has-officially-ended-for-japan-1791813878</ref> | |||
==In the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series== | ==In the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series== | ||