Wii U

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. 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.

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 Wii U 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 games

Title	Genre	Release	Cost
Pokémon Scramble U	Action RPG	2013	TBA

Via backwards compatibility

The Wii U can be used to play games playable in the Wii.

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

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

See also

• Nintendo of Japan