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*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
*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
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The '''Wii U''' (Japanese: '''ウィー・ユー''' ''Wii U'') is [[Nintendo]]'s home game console for the {{wp|history of video game consoles (eighth generation)|eighth generation}} of video games.
The '''Wii U''' (Japanese: '''ウィー・ユー''' ''Wii U'') is [[Nintendo]]'s home game console for the {{wp|history of video game consoles (eighth generation)|eighth generation}} of video games.


{{n|Next Nintendo home console revealed at E3|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. Being somewhat a combination of the Wii and the [[Nintendo DS]] systems, 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]].
{{n|Next Nintendo home console revealed at E3|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==
==Technical specifications==
*Size: 1.8 inches high, 10.5 inches deep, 6.8 inches long.
*Size: 1.8 inches high, 10.5 inches deep, 6.8 inches long.
*Weight: Approximately 3.41 pounds (1.5 kg).
*Weight: Approximately 3.41 pounds (1.5&nbsp;kg).
*CPU: IBM PowerⓇ-based multi-core processor.
*CPU: IBM PowerⓇ-based multi-core processor.
*GPU: AMD Radeon™-based HD GPU.
*GPU: AMD Radeon™-based HD GPU.
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==Features==
==Features==
*[https://miiverse.nintendo.net/ Miiverse]: allows communication with a community of Wii U owners
*[https://miiverse.nintendo.net/ Miiverse]: allows communication with a community of both Wii U and [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] owners
*Nintendo Network
*[[Nintendo Network]]
*TV Remote: The Wii U GamePad can be used as a regular TV remote
*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.
*Near Field Communication (NFC): Can communicate wirelessly with objects above it.
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==Pokémon games==
==Pokémon games==
All releases listed are the year in which the Japanese version was released.
All releases listed are the year in which the Japanese version was released.
====Nintendo eShop games====
 
{| align="left" style="{{roundy|10px}}; border: 2px solid #777; background: #CCC; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;"
{{consolegames}}
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Title
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #EEE" | Genre
|[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]
! style="background: #EEE" | Release
|Versus fighting
! style="-{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Cost
|2014
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Scramble U]]
|[[Pokkén Tournament]]
|Arcade fighting
|2016
|}<br clear="left">
 
===Nintendo eShop===
====Nintendo eShop titles====
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Rumble U]]
|Action RPG
|Action RPG
|2013
|2013
|TBA
|}<br clear="left">
|}<br clear="left">


<!--DO NOT RELEASE UNTIL MORE INFORMATION IS UNVEILED
====Retail titles====
{{consolegames}}
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Super Smash Bros Wii U
|[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]
| Versus fighter
|Versus fighting
| TBA
|2014
|}<br clear="left">-->
|}<br clear="left">
 
====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.
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! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Title
! style="background: #EEE" | Genre
! style="background: #EEE" | Original system
! style="background: #EEE" | Original release
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #EEE" | VC release
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]
| Pinball
| [[Game Boy Advance]]
| 2003
| 2014
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team]]
| Dungeon crawler
| [[Game Boy Advance]]
| 2005
| 2016
|-
|style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#FFF"|[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team]]
|style="background:#FFF"|Dungeon crawler
|style="background:#FFF"|[[Nintendo DS]]
|style="background:#FFF"|2005
|style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#FFF"|2016
|}{{left clear}}


===Via backwards compatibility===
===Via backwards compatibility===
The Wii U can be used to play games playable in the [[Wii]].
Running in Wii Mode, the Wii U can be used to play games playable on the [[Wii]].


<!--====On game discs====-->
====On game discs====
{{consolegames}}
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]
| [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]
| Battle simulation
| Battle simulation
| 2006
| 2006
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
| [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
| Versus fighting
| Versus fighting
| 2008
| 2008
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]
| [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]
| Action-adventure
| Action-adventure
| 2009
| 2009
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]
| [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]
| Action-adventure
| Action-adventure
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|}<br clear="left">
|}<br clear="left">


<!--====WiiWare games====
====WiiWare games====
[[File:WiiWare.png|thumb|WiiWare]]
[[File:WiiWare.png|thumb|WiiWare]]
{| align="left" style="{{roundy|10px}}; border: 2px solid #777; background: #CCC; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;"
{| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #777; background: #CCC; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Title
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Title
! style="background: #EEE" | Genre
! style="background: #EEE" | Genre
! style="background: #EEE" | Release
! style="background: #EEE" | Release
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Cost
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Cost
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[My Pokémon Ranch]]
|[[My Pokémon Ranch]]
|Virtual Life
|Virtual Life
|2008
|2008
|1000 Wii Points
|1000 Wii Points
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Rumble]]
|[[Pokémon Rumble]]
|Fighter
|Fighter
|2008
|2008
|1500 Wii Points
|1500 Wii Points
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)]]
|[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)]]
|Dungeon crawler
|Dungeon crawler
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====Virtual Console games====
====Virtual Console games====
{| align="left" style="{{roundy|10px}}; border: 2px solid #777; background: #CCC; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;"
{| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #777; background: #CCC; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Title
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Title
! style="background: #EEE" | Genre
! style="background: #EEE" | Genre
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! style="background: #EEE" | VC release
! style="background: #EEE" | VC release
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Cost
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Cost
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Snap]]
|[[Pokémon Snap]]
|First-person rail shooter
|First-person rail shooter
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|2007
|2007
|1000 Wii Points
|1000 Wii Points
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]
|[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]
|Puzzle
|Puzzle
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|2008
|2008
|1000 Wii Points
|1000 Wii Points
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Super Smash Bros.]]
|[[Super Smash Bros.]]
|Versus fighting  
|Versus fighting  
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|2009
|2009
|1000 Wii Points
|1000 Wii Points
|}-->
|}
{{left clear}}
{{left clear}}


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</gallery>
</gallery>


==See also==
==Cameos==
*Players have a Wii U in their [[Player's house|bedroom]] in {{pkmn|X and Y}} and {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. {{ga|Calem}} and {{ga|Brendan}} have a black Wii U, while {{ga|Serena}} and {{ga|May}} have a white Wii U.
 
==External links==
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2011/02/spec/index.html Nintendo of Japan]
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2011/02/spec/index.html Nintendo of Japan]


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[[fr:Wii U]]
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[[zh:WiiU]]

Revision as of 05:36, 9 February 2016

Wii U
ウィー・ユー Wii U
Wii U console.png
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: III*, IV*, V*, VI
Console type: Home
Colors:
White
Black
External links

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.

Title Genre Release
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Versus fighting 2014
Pokkén Tournament Arcade fighting 2016


Nintendo eShop

Nintendo eShop titles

Title Genre Release
Pokémon Rumble U Action RPG 2013


Retail titles

Title Genre Release
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Versus fighting 2014


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.

Title Genre Original system Original release VC release
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire Pinball Game Boy Advance 2003 2014
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team Dungeon crawler Game Boy Advance 2005 2016
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team Dungeon crawler Nintendo DS 2005 2016


Via backwards compatibility

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

On game discs

Title Genre Release
Pokémon Battle Revolution Battle simulation 2006
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Versus fighting 2008
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Action-adventure 2009
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Action-adventure 2011


WiiWare games

WiiWare
Title Genre Release Cost
My Pokémon Ranch Virtual Life 2008 1000 Wii Points
Pokémon Rumble Fighter 2008 1500 Wii Points
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare) Dungeon crawler 2009 1200 Wii Points


Virtual Console games

Title Genre Original release VC release Cost
Pokémon Snap First-person rail shooter 1997 2007 1000 Wii Points
Pokémon Puzzle League Puzzle 2000 2008 1000 Wii Points
Super Smash Bros. Versus fighting 1999 2009 1000 Wii Points


Gallery

Cameos

External links

References



Game systems with Pokémon games
Nintendo handheld consoles
GB (Pocket · GBL · SGB · SGB2) • GBCminiGBA (SP · GBm · GBP)
DS (Lite · DSi · DSi XL) • 3DS (XL · 2DS · New 3DS · New 3DS XL · New 2DS XL)
Switch (Lite · OLED)
Nintendo home consoles
SNES (BS-X · SGB · NP · SGB2) • N64 (DD) • GCN (GBP)
Wii (Family Edition · mini) • Wii U
Switch (OLED)
Sega consoles
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