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The '''Wii U''' (pronounced "we you" and codenamed '''Project Café''' in development) will be the sixth 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 | The '''Wii U''' (pronounced "we you" and codenamed '''Project Café''' in development) will be the sixth 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. | ||
[[File:Wii U GamePad.jpg|thumb|left|240px|The Wii U GamePad.]] | [[File:Wii U GamePad.jpg|thumb|left|240px|The Wii U GamePad.]] | ||
Revision as of 14:50, September 20, 2012
| Wii U | |
|---|---|
| File:Wii U Unit.jpg File:Wii U Logo.png | |
| 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 | IBM POWER7-based multi-core processor |
| GPU | AMD Radeon HD |
| Media | 12 cm Wii U Optical Disc, 12 cm Wii Optical Disc |
| System storage | Internal flash memory, SD card, SDHC Card, USB storage device |
| Controller input | Wii U GamePad, Wii U Pro Controller, Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller |
| 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 sixth 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.
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.
The release dates for the Wii U are November 18, 2012 for North America, November 30, 2012 for Europe and Australia, and December 8, 2012 for Japan.
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 |
