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|media = 12 cm Wii U Optical Disc, 12 cm Wii Optical Disc | |media = 12 cm Wii U Optical Disc, 12 cm Wii Optical Disc | ||
|storage = Internal flash memory, SD card, SDHC Card, USB mass storage device | |storage = Internal flash memory, SD card, SDHC Card, USB mass storage device | ||
|controllers = [[Wii U GamePad]], [[Wii U Pro Controller]], [[Wii Remote]], [[Nunchuk]], [[Classic Controller]], [[ | |controllers = [[Wii U GamePad]], [[Wii U Pro Controller]], [[Wii Remote]], [[Nunchuk]], [[Classic Controller]], Nintendo [[GameCube controller]] (via an adapter, Smash for Wii U only) | ||
|connectivity = [[Nintendo Network|Wi-Fi]]<br>{{s|wikipedia|Bluetooth}}<br>[[wikipedia:Universal Serial Bus|USB 2.0]] x4<br>[[wikipedia:Local area network|LAN]] Adapter (via USB) | |connectivity = [[Nintendo Network|Wi-Fi]]<br>{{s|wikipedia|Bluetooth}}<br>[[wikipedia:Universal Serial Bus|USB 2.0]] x4<br>[[wikipedia:Local area network|LAN]] Adapter (via USB) | ||
|online service = Nintendo Network | |online service = Nintendo Network | ||
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The '''Wii U''' is the sixth internationally released home video game console released by [[Nintendo]]. The console is the direct successor to the [[Wii]] and competed with Sony's PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's Xbox One console in the eighth generation of video game consoles. | The '''Wii U''' is the sixth internationally released home video game console released by [[Nintendo]]. The console is the direct successor to the [[Wii]] and competed with Sony's {{s|wikipedia|PlayStation 4}} and Microsoft's {{s|wikipedia|Xbox One}} console in the eighth generation of video game consoles. | ||
The console is capable of {{S|wikipedia|1080p}} graphics, but its main distinguishing feature is its controller: the [[Wii U GamePad]]. It features a 6-inch touchscreen capable of streaming gameplay seen on the TV screen, serving an original purpose to the intended game, or playing the whole game altogether. The controller also features a camera. The Wii U is backwards-compatible with the Wii, supporting up to four [[Wii Remote]]s and all such accessories. A more traditional controller called the [[Wii U Pro Controller]] is also available. The Wii U is not compatible with [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] games by official means. However, an official adapter was made to connect [[ | The console is capable of {{S|wikipedia|1080p}} graphics, but its main distinguishing feature is its controller: the [[Wii U GamePad]]. It features a 6-inch touchscreen capable of streaming gameplay seen on the TV screen, serving an original purpose to the intended game, or playing the whole game altogether. The controller also features a camera. The Wii U is backwards-compatible with the Wii, supporting up to four [[Wii Remote]]s and all such accessories. A more traditional controller called the [[Wii U Pro Controller]] is also available. The Wii U is not compatible with [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] games by official means. However, an official adapter was made to connect [[GameCube controller]]s to a Wii U. The GameCube controller adapter works exclusively with {{Forwiiu}}. | ||
Nintendo first spoke of the console at the 2011 [[E3]] press conference, before revealing new details at a {{S|wikipedia|Nintendo Direct}} conference one day before E3 2012. It was released later that year at varying times depending on the region. | Nintendo first spoke of the console at the 2011 [[E3]] press conference, before revealing new details at a {{S|wikipedia|Nintendo Direct}} conference one day before E3 2012. It was released later that year at varying times depending on the region. | ||
