Wii U: Difference between revisions

ウィー・ユー Wii U

The Deluxe Wii U console

Release dates Japan: December 8, 2012 North America: November 18, 2012 Europe: November 30, 2012 Australia: November 30, 2012 South Korea: N/A China: N/A Hong Kong: N/A Taiwan: N/A

Technical specs Size: 1.8 inches high, 10.5 inches deep, 6.8 inches long. Weight: Approximately 3.41 pounds (1.5 kg). CPU: IBM PowerⓇ-based multi-core processor GPU: AMD Radeon™-based HD GPU Storage: Internal flash memory, SD Cards, USB Devices, Wii (U) Optical Discs Networking: Wireless (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) connection, USB 2.0 connectors ×4 Backwards Compatibility: Wii Accessories/ Games Audio: Uses six-channel* and analog output* Video: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. HDMI (3D stereoscopy supported), Wii D-Terminal, Wii Component Video, Wii RGB, Wii S-Video Stereo AV and Wii AV

Related information Console generation: Eighth generation Pokémon generations: IV*, V* Console type: Home Colors: White Black

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The Wii U (Japanese: ウィー・ユー Wii U) is Nintendo's home game console for the eighth generation of video games.

First officially announced during the Electronic Entertainment Expo or E3 of 2011, the Wii U (previously referred to as Project Café) is the successor of the Wii and is backwards-compatible to all Wii games and controllers. The console features a 6.2-inch touch screen-capable controller equipped with a camera, called the Wii U Game Pad. In addition, the console is capable of playing games at 1080p with a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio. Its handheld counterpart is the Nintendo 3DS.

Technical specifications

• Size: 1.8 inches high, 10.5 inches deep, 6.8 inches long.
• Weight: Approximately 3.41 pounds (1.5 kg).
• CPU: IBM PowerⓇ-based multi-core processor.
• GPU: AMD Radeon™-based HD GPU.
• Storage: Internal flash memory.
  • External Storage: SD memory cards, USB storage.
  • Game Storage: Wii U and Wii optical discs.
• Networking: Wireless (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) connection, USB 2.0 connectors ×4.
• Backwards Compatibility: Most Wii accessories and games are compatible with the Wii U.
• Audio: Uses six-channel PCM linear output via HDMI® connector, or analog output via the AV Multi Out connector.
• Video: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI (3D stereoscopy supported), Wii D-Terminal, Wii Component Video, Wii RGB, Wii S-Video Stereo AV and Wii AV.

Features

• Miiverse: allows communication with a community of both Wii U and 3DS owners
• Nintendo Network
• TV Remote: The Wii U GamePad can be used as a regular TV remote
• Near Field Communication (NFC): Can communicate wirelessly with objects above it.
• Nintendo eShop: "The digital storefront for Wii U will be available at launch and offer a variety of content for people to download and enjoy. Consumers will also be able to purchase and download select games that are also available at retail stores." ~ Nintendo. eShop was also used in 3DS.
• Video Entertainment: Hulu Plus, Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube
• Video Chat: Uses front-facing camera of GamePad to have video chats with other Wii U owners.
• Internet Browsing

Pokémon games

All releases listed are the year in which the Japanese version was released.

Nintendo eShop

Nintendo eShop titles

Retail titles

Virtual Console games

Virtual Console games are old games that were originally released on past consoles, and have now been re-released on the Nintendo eShop. They can be downloaded after being bought.

Via backwards compatibility

Running in Wii Mode, the Wii U can be used to play games playable on the Wii.

On game discs

WiiWare games

WiiWare

Virtual Console games

Gallery

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  Basic Wii U

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  Wii U GamePad

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  Back of the Wii U GamePad

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  Wii U Pro Controller

Cameos

• Players have a Wii U in their bedroom in X and Y and ORAS. Calem has a black Wii U, while Serena has a white Wii U.

External links

• Nintendo of Japan

References