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The '''Wii U''' (pronounced "we you" and codenamed '''Project Café''' in development) will be the seventh home video game console released by [[Nintendo]]. The console is the direct successor to the [[Wii]]. It is the only home console currently revealed that will compete in the eighth generation of video game systems thus far. It is expected to be released during the holiday season of 2012. | The '''Wii U''' (pronounced "we you" and codenamed '''Project Café''' in development) will be the seventh home video game console released by [[Nintendo]]. The console is the direct successor to the [[Wii]]. It is the only home console currently revealed that will compete in the eighth generation of video game systems thus far. It is expected to be released during the holiday season of 2012. | ||
[[File:Wii U GamePad.jpg|thumb|left|240px|The Wii U GamePad]] | [[File:Wii U GamePad.jpg|thumb|left|240px|The Wii U GamePad.]] | ||
The console is capable of 1080p graphics, but its main distinguishing feature is its controller, the '''Wii U GamePad''' featuring a 6-inch touchscreen capable of streaming gameplay seen on the TV screen, serving an original purpose to the intended game, or play the whole game altogether. The controller also features a camera. The Wii U is backwards-compatible with the Wii, and as such also utilizes [[Wii Remote]]s, [[Nunchuk]]s, and the '''Wii U Pro Controller'''; it does not however have any [[GameCube]] functionality. | The console is capable of 1080p graphics, but its main distinguishing feature is its controller, the '''Wii U GamePad''' featuring a 6-inch touchscreen capable of streaming gameplay seen on the TV screen, serving an original purpose to the intended game, or play the whole game altogether. The controller also features a camera. The Wii U is backwards-compatible with the Wii, and as such also utilizes [[Wii Remote]]s, [[Nunchuk]]s, and the '''Wii U Pro Controller'''; it does not however have any [[GameCube]] functionality. | ||
[[File:Wii U Controller Pro.png|thumb|left|200px|The Wii U Pro Controller]] | [[File:Wii U Controller Pro.png|thumb|left|200px|The Wii U Pro Controller.]] | ||
Nintendo first spoke of the console at the 2011 [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] press conference, and Nintendo have confirmed that they will reveal more information on the system at the 2012 E3 press conference. | Nintendo first spoke of the console at the 2011 [[Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]] press conference, and Nintendo have confirmed that they will reveal more information on the system at the 2012 E3 press conference. | ||
Revision as of 17:17, September 11, 2012
| Wii U | |
|---|---|
| File:Wii U Unit.jpg File:Wii U Logo.png | |
| Manufacturer | Nintendo |
| Type | Video game console |
| Generation | Eighth generation era |
| Controller input | Wii U GamePad, Wii U Pro Controller, Wii Remote, Nunchuk |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi Bluetooth USB 2.0 x2 LAN Adapter (via USB) |
| Online service | Nintendo Network |
| Backward compatibility | Wii |
| Predecessor | Wii |
| Article on Nintendo Wiki | Wii U |
The Wii U (pronounced "we you" and codenamed Project Café in development) will be the seventh home video game console released by Nintendo. The console is the direct successor to the Wii. It is the only home console currently revealed that will compete in the eighth generation of video game systems thus far. It is expected to be released during the holiday season of 2012.
The console is capable of 1080p graphics, but its main distinguishing feature is its controller, the Wii U GamePad featuring a 6-inch touchscreen capable of streaming gameplay seen on the TV screen, serving an original purpose to the intended game, or play the whole game altogether. The controller also features a camera. The Wii U is backwards-compatible with the Wii, and as such also utilizes Wii Remotes, Nunchuks, and the Wii U Pro Controller; it does not however have any GameCube functionality.
Nintendo first spoke of the console at the 2011 E3 press conference, and Nintendo have confirmed that they will reveal more information on the system at the 2012 E3 press conference.
On September 13, 2012, Nintendo will announce the release date of Wii U in a press conference in New York.
In the Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. 4 is a Super Smash Bros. game to be released for the Wii U system, as well as the Nintendo 3DS. As the Wii U is backwards-compatible with Wii games, the console can also run Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
| Nintendo consoles | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
