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The '''Wii U''' is the sixth internationally released home video game console released by [[Nintendo]]. The console is the direct successor to the [[Wii]] and competed with Sony's {{s|wikipedia|PlayStation 4}} and Microsoft's {{s|wikipedia|Xbox One}} console in the eighth generation of video game consoles. | The '''Wii U''' is the sixth internationally released home video game console released by [[Nintendo]]. The console is the direct successor to the [[Wii]] and competed with Sony's {{s|wikipedia|PlayStation 4}} and Microsoft's {{s|wikipedia|Xbox One}} console in the eighth generation of video game consoles. | ||
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 by official means. However, an official adapter was made to connect [[GameCube controller]]s to a Wii U. The GameCube controller adapter works exclusively with {{Forwiiu}}. | The console is capable of {{S|wikipedia|1080p}} graphics, but its main distinguishing feature is its controller: the [[Wii U GamePad]]. It features a 6.2-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 by official means. However, an official adapter was made to connect [[GameCube controller]]s to a Wii U. The GameCube controller 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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==In competitive play== | ==In competitive play== | ||
Due to being the original hardware the game was designed for, the Wii U is the preferred system to play {{Forwiiu}}, especially in tournaments. For the first time since the GameCube being incompatible with N64 controllers and games, Wii U games were not made compatible with its successor, the Nintendo Switch, forcing players with physical copies to only use the Wii U. While emulators exist, they sometimes possess bugs and performance issues not present on Wii U. However, the isolated existence of the game, the DLC of the game being unavailable legitimately as of March 27, 2023, and the poor sales of the Wii U have forced the competitive scene to consider and experiment with these alternatives before the game becomes unplayable, and emulation developers have made great strides in making a nearly identical experience, though this scene is far more niche than other games in the series. | Due to being the original hardware the game was designed for, the Wii U is the preferred system to play {{Forwiiu}}, especially in tournaments. For the first time since the GameCube being incompatible with N64 controllers and games, Wii U games were not made compatible with its successor, the Nintendo Switch, forcing players with physical copies to only use the Wii U. While emulators exist, they sometimes possess bugs and performance issues not present on Wii U. However, the isolated existence of the game, the DLC of the game being unavailable legitimately as of March 27, 2023, and the poor sales of the Wii U have forced the competitive scene to consider and experiment with these alternatives before the game becomes unplayable, and emulation developers have made great strides in making a nearly identical experience, though this scene is far more niche than other games in the series. With the [[Nintendo Network]] being shut down on April 8th, 2024, unofficial networks are the only option for [[online play]]. | ||
An additional hurdle that only exists for the competitive scene is that the [[Wii U GamePad]] is required to be within a certain radius for the console to function. Due to these GamePads being difficult to replace, the Wii U is arguably at the highest risk of becoming unplayable. | An additional hurdle that only exists for the competitive scene is that the [[Wii U GamePad]] is required to be within a certain radius for the console to function. Due to these GamePads being difficult to replace, the Wii U is arguably at the highest risk of becoming unplayable. | ||