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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 Wii U | 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 is not compatible with [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] games (unless 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. | ||
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Wii U Controller Pro.png|The Wii U Pro Controller. | Wii U Controller Pro.png|The Wii U Pro Controller. | ||
Wii U GameCube adapter.jpg|The Wii U GameCube controller adapter. | Wii U GameCube adapter.jpg|The Wii U GameCube controller adapter. | ||
WiiU GameCubeControllerAdapter img 03.png|An example of the Wii U | WiiU GameCubeControllerAdapter img 03.png|An example of the Wii U GameCube controller adapter in use. | ||
SSB4 Wii U console bundle box.png|The Wii U bundle, with ''Super Smash Bros for Wii U'' included. | SSB4 Wii U console bundle box.png|The Wii U bundle, with ''Super Smash Bros for Wii U'' included. | ||
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