Wii U
 | |
 Base model of the Wii U | |
| Manufacturer | Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Type | Video game console |
| Generation | Eighth Generation |
| Release date | November 18, 2012 |
| Media | Wii U disc Wii disc Digital games from the eShop |
| Controller input | Wii U GamePad |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi,Bluetooth |
| Backward compatibility | Wii |
| Predecessor | Wii |
| Successor | Nintendo Switch |
TheWii U(/ˌwiːˈjuː/WEEYOO) is avideo game consolethat was released byNintendoon November 18, 2012, and is the successor to theWii.[1]The video game machine, or console, was first shown in Nintendo's press conference at theElectronic Entertainment Expo2011 on June 7, 2011, and was released for sale on November 18, 2012 in North America; November 30, 2012 in Europe and Australia; and December 8, 2012 in Japan.[2][3]The system has been described as a part of theeighth generationof video game consoles.[4][5][6][7]
The Wii U is Nintendo's sixth home video game console and their first to use1080phigh-definitiongraphics. The Wii U has a new controller with atouchscreen,which allows the player to continue playing a game by showing the game even when the television is off.Wiigames work on the Wii U, and Wii U games can be played with Wii controllers and extras, such as theWii Remote,Wii MotionPlus,Wii Balance Board,and the ClassicController.It also has a controller shaped like the Xbox 360 controller, called the Wii U Pro Controller.Nintendo GameCubegames and controllers will not work on the Wii U without the adapter used forSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U.However, it only works for that game. Like on the Wii andNintendo 3DS,players can createMiis.The best-selling games for the system includedMario Kart 8,New Super Mario Bros. U,andNintendo Land.The Wii U received positive reviews, but did not sell well. It had to deal with the confusion that the Gamepad was a Wii accessory, but it really is an advanced controller.
The Wii U sold 13.56 million units, which makes it one of the lowest-selling Nintendo consoles.
Hardware[change|change source]
The maincontrollerthat was used by the Wii U was the Wii U Gamepad. The controller had ascreenthat was 6.2 inches (16 cm) wide.[8]People can use the Gamepad in many different ways. For example, people can play games on atelevisionlike a normal controller, or play on the Gamepad without the television being on.[9]
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References[change|change source]
- ↑"'Wii 2' Codenamed 'Project Café'".IGN. 2011-04-15. Archived fromthe originalon April 17, 2011.Retrieved2011-04-16.
- ↑http:// metro.co.uk/tech/games/888470-wii-u-confirmed-for-europe-this-yearWii U confirmed for Europe this year
- ↑"Gaming articles on Engadget".Engadget.
- ↑"Nintendo's New Wii U Wows at E3, and Changes Gaming Forever…".Singularity Hub.Retrieved11 June2011.
- ↑"New Nintendo Console to Have Straight-Forward Name".games.on.net. Archived fromthe originalon June 13, 2011.Retrieved11 June2011.
- ↑"Nintendo's Project Cafe: Will Gamers Feel The Buzz?".Business Insider.Retrieved11 June2011.
- ↑"Weekend Hot Topic, Part 2: Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4".Metro.co.uk. Archived fromthe originalon May 30, 2011.Retrieved11 June2011.
- ↑Musil, Steven (3 June 2012)."Nintendo unveils new Wii U GamePad".CNET.Retrieved23 August2020.
- ↑Caoili, Eric (3 June 2012)."Nintendo reveals Wii U's Miiverse, new hardware specifics".Gamasutra.Retrieved23 August2020.
