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| + | The '''Wii U GamePad''' is the primary controller for [[Nintendo]]'s [[Wii U]] console. A notable feature of the Wii U GamePad is its embedded 6.2-inch touchscreen which is said to offer users easy acess to maps and menus and create new forms of gameplay. As well as this, the screen is said to provide new views into your gaming worlds. There is a port located on the bottom side of the controller which supplys the use of attachments, similar to the [[Wii Remote]] + [[Nunchuck]] combo. |
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| − | White Wii U GamePad.jpg|The white variation of the final Wii U GamePad from the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo. |
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| + | The controller was first revealed alongside the Wii U at the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo]] in 2011, with the name "Wii U GamePad" announced June 3, 2012. |
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| − | Black Wii U GamePad.jpg|The black variation of the final Wii U GamePad from the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo. |
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| − | </gallery>The '''Wii U GamePad''' is the new primary controller made to be used with Nintendo's newest home console, the Wii U. It's most notable feature is the embedded 6.2-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio LCD touch screen, in which images are streamed from the console. |
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| + | The Wii U GamePad features a tablet-like design with is similar to the original [[Nintendo Entertainment System ]]GamePad. The demensions of the controller are approximatly 1.8 inches high, 10.5 inches deep and 6.8 inches long. |
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| − | ''The Wii U GamePad™ controller removes the traditional barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world. It incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio LCD touch screen, as well as traditional button controls and two analog sticks. Inputs include a +Control Pad, L/R sticks, L/R stick buttons, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons, ZL/ZR buttons, Power button, HOME button, -/SELECT button, +/START button, and TV CONTROL button. The GamePad also includes motion control (powered by an accelerometer, gyroscope and geomagnetic sensor), a front-facing camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, rumble features, a sensor bar, an included stylus and support for Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality. It is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and weighs approximately 1.1 pounds (500 g).'' -Nintendo.com |
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| + | Nintendo Direct Pre E3 2012 showed many changes from the controller that was shown previously at E3 2011. Firstly, anolog sticks replaced the Circle Pads in order to provide extra buttons that would activate when they are pressed down. The buttons on the controller were also modified and their positions were altered to be more comfortable. A NFC reader was also added underneath the [[D-pad]]. The HOME button now illuminates a blue light though its use is unknown. |
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| − | #[http://Nintendo All-Access @E3 2012 http://e3src.nintendo.com/wiiu/] -Nintendo.com |
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| + | ==='''Colors'''=== |
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| + | At E3 2011, the Wii U GamePad was shown only in white during the press conference. |
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| + | At E3 2012, the black Wii U and Wii U GamePad were shown though not comfirmed to be avaiable at launch. |
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Revision as of 20:52, 6 June 2012
The Wii U GamePad is the primary controller for Nintendo's Wii U console. A notable feature of the Wii U GamePad is its embedded 6.2-inch touchscreen which is said to offer users easy acess to maps and menus and create new forms of gameplay. As well as this, the screen is said to provide new views into your gaming worlds. There is a port located on the bottom side of the controller which supplys the use of attachments, similar to the Wii Remote + Nunchuck combo.
The controller was first revealed alongside the Wii U at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in 2011, with the name "Wii U GamePad" announced June 3, 2012.
Development
Design
The Wii U GamePad features a tablet-like design with is similar to the original Nintendo Entertainment System GamePad. The demensions of the controller are approximatly 1.8 inches high, 10.5 inches deep and 6.8 inches long.
Nintendo Direct Pre E3 2012 showed many changes from the controller that was shown previously at E3 2011. Firstly, anolog sticks replaced the Circle Pads in order to provide extra buttons that would activate when they are pressed down. The buttons on the controller were also modified and their positions were altered to be more comfortable. A NFC reader was also added underneath the D-pad. The HOME button now illuminates a blue light though its use is unknown.
Colors
At E3 2011, the Wii U GamePad was shown only in white during the press conference.
At E3 2012, the black Wii U and Wii U GamePad were shown though not comfirmed to be avaiable at launch.