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The Wii U is the first Nintendo console to produce 1080p high-definition graphics<ref>[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2011/06/fact_sheet_wii_u_1080p_hd_confirmed_no_bluray 2011 - Fact Sheet: Wii U - 1080p HD Confirmed, No BluRay - Nintendo Life]</ref>, and features a new controller, known as the '''Wii U GamePad''', with an embedded touchscreen. The main feature of the GamePad allows a player to continue a gaming session by displaying the game even when the television is off. The system will be fully backwards compatible with Wii, and Wii U games can support compatibility with Wii peripherals, such as the Wii Remote and Wii Balance Board. However, it will not be backward compatible with Nintendo GameCube media. ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' has been confirmed to be a game to be released on the Wii U. | The Wii U is the first Nintendo console to produce 1080p high-definition graphics<ref>[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2011/06/fact_sheet_wii_u_1080p_hd_confirmed_no_bluray 2011 - Fact Sheet: Wii U - 1080p HD Confirmed, No BluRay - Nintendo Life]</ref>, and features a new controller, known as the '''Wii U GamePad''', with an embedded touchscreen. The main feature of the GamePad allows a player to continue a gaming session by displaying the game even when the television is off. The system will be fully backwards compatible with Wii, and Wii U games can support compatibility with Wii peripherals, such as the Wii Remote and Wii Balance Board. However, it will not be backward compatible with Nintendo GameCube media. ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' has been confirmed to be a game to be released on the Wii U. | ||
On September 13th, 2012, the Wii U was priced at $300 and $350 for the basic and deluxe versions respectively, and set to launch on November 18th, 2012, in North America. <ref>[http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-9020_7-57510942-222/nintendo-wii-u-arrives-november-18-starting-at-$299/ 2012 - Nintendo Wii U arrives November 18 starting at $299 - CNET]</ref> | |||
==Peripherals== | ==Peripherals== | ||
===Wii U GamePad=== | ===Wii U GamePad=== | ||
[[File:Wii U GamePad.JPG|right|thumb|The front view of the GamePad, in white.|250px]] | [[File:Wii U GamePad.JPG|right|thumb|The front view of the GamePad, in white.|250px]] | ||
The Wii U GamePad has a wide variety of things to offer for players. In the middle is the touchscreen. Users can use their fingers or the included stylus to do things on the touchscreen. On the right of the touchscreen, players have the {{button|A}}, {{button|B}}, {{button|X}} and {{button|Y}} buttons, as well as the {{button|wii|+}} Start and {{button|wii|-}} Select buttons, and a {{button|Stick}}. To the left, there is the {{button|Pad}}; underneath it is a {{button|wiiu|NFC}} and above it is another {{button|Stick}}. Both {{button|Stick}} can be pushed down, serving as additional buttons. Down at the bottom, there is the {{button|wiiu|Home}}, then the {{button|wii|Power}}, and a new TV button, which allows the GamePad to become the television's controller, as well as speakers and a microphone. The backside has a total of four triggers: {{button|L}}, {{button|R}}, {{button|wii|ZL}}, and {{button|wii|ZR}}. Above the touchscreen is a video camera, volume control, and a headphone jack. Below are speakers for users to listen to | The Wii U GamePad has a wide variety of things to offer for players. In the middle is the touchscreen. Users can use their fingers or the included stylus to do things on the touchscreen. On the right of the touchscreen, players have the {{button|A}}, {{button|B}}, {{button|X}} and {{button|Y}} buttons, as well as the {{button|wii|+}} Start and {{button|wii|-}} Select buttons, and a {{button|Stick}}. To the left, there is the {{button|Pad}}; underneath it is a {{button|wiiu|NFC}} and above it is another {{button|Stick}}. Both {{button|Stick}} can be pushed down, serving as additional buttons. Down at the bottom, there is the {{button|wiiu|Home}}, then the {{button|wii|Power}}, and a new TV button, which allows the GamePad to become the television's controller, as well as speakers and a microphone. The backside has a total of four triggers: {{button|L}}, {{button|R}}, {{button|wii|ZL}}, and {{button|wii|ZR}}. Above the touchscreen is a video camera, volume control, and a headphone jack. Below are speakers for users to listen to. | ||
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[[File:Wii U pro.jpg|right|thumb|Two Wii U Pro Controllers, one in white and the other in black.|250px]] | [[File:Wii U pro.jpg|right|thumb|Two Wii U Pro Controllers, one in white and the other in black.|250px]] | ||
If players do not feel comfortable playing on the GamePad, there is another controller available for players, known as the '''Wii U Pro Controller'''. The Pro Controller is highly reminiscent of the Wii's Classic Controller: dual {{button|Stick}}, {{button|A}}, {{button|B}}, {{button|X}}, {{button|Y}} buttons, a {{button|Pad}}, {{button|L}}, {{button|R}}, {{button|wii|ZL}}, {{button|wii|ZR}} triggers, {{button|wii|+}} Start & {{button|wii|-}} Select, {{button|wiiu|Home}}, and {{button|wii|Power}} buttons. Unlike the Classic Controller, however, there is no cord, giving it the freedom to move about. Since it does not have the touchscreen like the GamePad does, not all games may be able to support the Pro Controller as an alternative to the GamePad. | If players do not feel comfortable playing on the GamePad, there is another controller available for players, known as the '''Wii U Pro Controller'''. The Pro Controller is highly reminiscent of the Wii's Classic Controller: dual {{button|Stick}}, {{button|A}}, {{button|B}}, {{button|X}}, {{button|Y}} buttons, a {{button|Pad}}, {{button|L}}, {{button|R}}, {{button|wii|ZL}}, {{button|wii|ZR}} triggers, {{button|wii|+}} Start & {{button|wii|-}} Select, {{button|wiiu|Home}}, and {{button|wii|Power}} buttons. Unlike the Classic Controller, however, there is no cord, giving it the freedom to move about. Since it does not have the touchscreen like the GamePad does, not all games may be able to support the Pro Controller as an alternative to the GamePad. | ||
==Software== | |||
===Miiverse=== | |||
The '''Miiverse''' is a special social network and the main menu of the Wii U. This software allows players to see amount of Miis on screen gathering around accessible tiles. The Miis represent all the player's friends, familiars and miscellaneous individuals that are using the service and the tiles they are surrounding are the site they are communicating in real time. Being a social network, the user can explore the topics on every tile and look up for their friends what games they are playing. The Miiverse also offers chat, video conference and information sharing, and can be quickly accessed even when playing a game by pressing the {{button|wiiu|Home}} button. | |||
==Release Bundles== | |||
===Basic=== | |||
The basic bundle of the Wii U costs $299.99 and is colored white. Included are: | |||
*Wii U console | |||
*Wii U GamePad | |||
*AC adapter for each | |||
*High speed HDMI cable | |||
*Wii U sensor bar | |||
*8 GB of memory | |||
===Deluxe=== | |||
The deluxe bundle of the Wii U includes everything in the basic and adds additional items, as well as it being colored black and costing $349.99. Included is listed below: | |||
*Wii U console | |||
*Wii U GamePad | |||
*AC adapter for each | |||
*High speed HDMI cable | |||
*Wii U sensor bar | |||
*32 GB of memory | |||
*GamePad Charging Cradle | |||
*Stands for the console and GamePad | |||
*Includes ''Nintendo Land'' | |||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
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The Wii U (codenamed Project Café[1]), otherwise stated as the Wii 2 or Wii HD is an upcoming home video game console by Nintendo, and the direct successor to the Nintendo Wii.[2] The system is expected to be released in the 2012 holiday season[3] and was unveiled during Nintendo's press conference at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011 on the morning of June 7, 2011. The console has been described as belonging to a new eighth generation.[4]
The Wii U is the first Nintendo console to produce 1080p high-definition graphics[5], and features a new controller, known as the Wii U GamePad, with an embedded touchscreen. The main feature of the GamePad allows a player to continue a gaming session by displaying the game even when the television is off. The system will be fully backwards compatible with Wii, and Wii U games can support compatibility with Wii peripherals, such as the Wii Remote and Wii Balance Board. However, it will not be backward compatible with Nintendo GameCube media. Pikmin 3 has been confirmed to be a game to be released on the Wii U.
On September 13th, 2012, the Wii U was priced at $300 and $350 for the basic and deluxe versions respectively, and set to launch on November 18th, 2012, in North America. [6]
Peripherals
Wii U GamePad
The Wii U GamePad has a wide variety of things to offer for players. In the middle is the touchscreen. Users can use their fingers or the included stylus to do things on the touchscreen. On the right of the touchscreen, players have the {{{2}}}, {{{2}}}, {{{2}}} and {{{2}}} buttons, as well as the 
Start and 
Select buttons, and a {{{2}}}. To the left, there is the {{{2}}}; underneath it is a 
and above it is another {{{2}}}. Both {{{2}}} can be pushed down, serving as additional buttons. Down at the bottom, there is the 
, then the 
, and a new TV button, which allows the GamePad to become the television's controller, as well as speakers and a microphone. The backside has a total of four triggers: {{{2}}}, {{{2}}}, ZL, and ZR. Above the touchscreen is a video camera, volume control, and a headphone jack. Below are speakers for users to listen to.
Virtual Tour
Wii U Pro Controller
If players do not feel comfortable playing on the GamePad, there is another controller available for players, known as the Wii U Pro Controller. The Pro Controller is highly reminiscent of the Wii's Classic Controller: dual {{{2}}}, {{{2}}}, {{{2}}}, {{{2}}}, {{{2}}} buttons, a {{{2}}}, {{{2}}}, {{{2}}}, ZL, ZR triggers, Start & Select, , and buttons. Unlike the Classic Controller, however, there is no cord, giving it the freedom to move about. Since it does not have the touchscreen like the GamePad does, not all games may be able to support the Pro Controller as an alternative to the GamePad.
Software
Miiverse
The Miiverse is a special social network and the main menu of the Wii U. This software allows players to see amount of Miis on screen gathering around accessible tiles. The Miis represent all the player's friends, familiars and miscellaneous individuals that are using the service and the tiles they are surrounding are the site they are communicating in real time. Being a social network, the user can explore the topics on every tile and look up for their friends what games they are playing. The Miiverse also offers chat, video conference and information sharing, and can be quickly accessed even when playing a game by pressing the button.
Release Bundles
Basic
The basic bundle of the Wii U costs $299.99 and is colored white. Included are:
- Wii U console
- Wii U GamePad
- AC adapter for each
- High speed HDMI cable
- Wii U sensor bar
- 8 GB of memory
Deluxe
The deluxe bundle of the Wii U includes everything in the basic and adds additional items, as well as it being colored black and costing $349.99. Included is listed below:
- Wii U console
- Wii U GamePad
- AC adapter for each
- High speed HDMI cable
- Wii U sensor bar
- 32 GB of memory
- GamePad Charging Cradle
- Stands for the console and GamePad
- Includes Nintendo Land
Games
Canon
- Pikmin 3
- Super Smash Bros. (tentative title)
- Nintendo Land
Fanon
- Pikmin: Back in Action
- Pikmin: Connection of the Worlds
- Pikmin: New World
- Pikmin: Revenge of the Darkfreeze
- Pikmin: The War of the Pikmin Planet
- Pikspore
- Pikmin:Doomed Time
External links
- Wikipedia's article on the Wii U
References
- ↑ 2011 - 'Wii 2' Codenamed 'Project Cafe' - IGN
- ↑ 2011 - Nintendo confirms Wii successor - The Guardian
- ↑ 2012 - Hands on with Nintendo's Wii U, coming this holiday season - CNNMoney
- ↑ 2012 - Wii U is officially the first Eighth Generation Home Console - Game Overviews
- ↑ 2011 - Fact Sheet: Wii U - 1080p HD Confirmed, No BluRay - Nintendo Life
- ↑ 2012 - Nintendo Wii U arrives November 18 starting at $299 - CNET
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