Wii U

The Wii U (Japanese: ウィー・ユー Wii U) is Nintendo's home game console for the of video games.

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.


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 * Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
 * Versus fighting
 * 2014
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Nintendo eShop titles

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 * style="; background:#FFF" | Pokémon Rumble U
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Retail titles

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 * Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
 * Versus fighting
 * 2014
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 * }
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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.

Via backwards compatibility
Running in Wii Mode, the Wii U can be used to play games playable on the Wii.

On game discs

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 * Pokémon Battle Revolution
 * Battle simulation
 * 2006
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 * Super Smash Bros. Brawl
 * Versus fighting
 * 2008
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 * PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
 * Action-adventure
 * 2009
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 * style="; background:#FFF" | PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
 * style="background:#FFF" | Action-adventure
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 * }

Cameos

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