Changes: Wii U

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The Wii U is an upcoming eighth generation video game console, the successor to the Wii, and Nintendo's sixth home console. It will be released in 2012, though the exact release date and pricing of the system is not known.

It is capable of desplaying 1080p high definition visuals, and is expected to have a better online experience than the predecessor. The system's controller contains a 6-inch single-touch screen which can stream content from the console, allowing players to continue the game away from the TV.

A prototype of the system was revealed at the 2011 Electronic Entertainment Expo, otherwise known as E3, and was playable on the show floor. The system is fully backwards compatible with Wii games and accessories.

Features

The controller of the Wii U resembles a tablet. It has four face buttons, two circle analog sticks, four shoulder buttons, a D-pad, a home button, a start and select button and a power button. It features inner facing camera and a gyro sensor. It will also hold a stylus for precision movement on the touch screen, similar to the Nintendo DS system. The Wii U will allow people to play games on the tablet and on the TV screen. The Wii U will also allow people to video chat other Wii U owners.

Details

The following are some key details and bits of trivia about the Wii U and its unique controller.

The Wii U's controller is single touch only.
The Wii U will be released sometime between April and December of 2012.
Despite looking like a tablet, all processing is done on the console itself.
The controller will have rumble feedback.
Nintendo-developed Wii accessories will be compatible with the Wii U. New accessories, including a new Zapper-styled controller, are in development.
The Wii U will be backwards compatible with Wii software and accessories such as the Wii Balance Board however unlike the Wii the Wii U will not support Nintendo Gamecube software or accessories.
Like the Wii and Nintendo 3DS, The Wii U will have Miis.
The Wii U tablet will be used not only as a controller but players will be able to play their games on the touch screen instead of the television.
The Wii U not only has improved graphics to the Wii, it is rumoured that Nintendo's recent move into HD (high definition) gaming will surpass both it's rivals, the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360.
Confirmed titles include LEGO City Stories, a new Pikmin title and a new Super Smash Brothers. The Wii U Smash Brothers will be compatible and ineractive with the future Nintendo 3DS title of the series.

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-The '''Wii U''' is an upcoming eighth generation video game console, the successor to the [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo]]'s sixth home console. It will be released in 2012, though the exact release date and pricing of the system is not known. It is capable of desplaying 1080p high definition visuals, and is expected to have a better online experience than the predecessor. The system's controller contains a 6-inch single-touch screen which can stream content from the console, allowing players to continue the game away from the TV.
+The '''Wii U''' is an upcoming eighth generation video game console, the successor to the [[Wii]], and [[Nintendo]]'s sixth home console. It will be released in 2012, though the exact release date and pricing of the system is not known.
+It is capable of desplaying 1080p high definition visuals, and is expected to have a better online experience than the predecessor. The system's controller contains a 6-inch single-touch screen which can stream content from the console, allowing players to continue the game away from the TV.
 A prototype of the system was revealed at the 2011 Electronic Entertainment Expo, otherwise known as E3, and was playable on the show floor. The system is fully backwards compatible with Wii games and accessories.