Wii U
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 The Deluxe Wii U console | ||||||||||||||||
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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 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 |
| Pokkén Tournament | Arcade fighting | 2016 |
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 |
| PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure | Action-adventure | Wii | 2009 | 2015 |
| 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 |
| Pokémon Ranger | Action RPG | Nintendo DS | 2006 | 2016 |
| Pokémon Snap | First-person rail shooter | Nintendo 64 | 1999 | 2016 |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky | Dungeon crawler | Nintendo DS | 2009 | 2016 |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Action RPG | Nintendo DS | 2008 | 2016 |
| Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs | Action RPG | Nintendo DS | 2010 | 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
| 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
Basic Wii U
Wii U GamePad
Back of the Wii U GamePad
Wii U Pro Controller
Cameos
- Players have a Wii U in their bedroom in X and Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire and Sun and Moon. Calem and Brendan have a black Wii U, while Serena, May, Sun and Moon have a white Wii U.
External links
References
| Game systems with Pokémon games |
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| Nintendo handheld consoles |
| GB (Pocket · GBL · SGB · SGB2) • GBC • mini • GBA (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 |
| Pico • CoCoPad • Beena |