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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
<b>Size</b><br> | <b>Size</b><br> | ||
*Approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide and 10.5 inches long. | *Approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide, and 10.5 inches long. | ||
<b>New Controller</b><br> | <b>New Controller</b><br> | ||
*A 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen and traditional button controls, including two | *A 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen, and traditional button controls, including two analog Circle Pads. This combination removes the traditional barriers between games, players, and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world. | ||
*The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home button, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons, similar to those found on the [[Wii#Wii Classic Controller|Classic Controller]]. | *The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home button, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons, and ZL/ZR buttons, similar to those found on the [[Wii#Wii Classic Controller|Classic Controller]]. | ||
*It includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, a sensor strip and a stylus. | *It includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, a sensor strip, and a stylus. | ||
<b>Other Controls</b><br> | <b>Other Controls</b><br> | ||
*Up to four [[Wii#Wii_Remote|Wii Remote]] (or [[Wii#Wii_Remote_Plus|Wii Remote Plus]]) controllers can be connected at once. | *Up to four [[Wii#Wii_Remote|Wii Remote]] (or [[Wii#Wii_Remote_Plus|Wii Remote Plus]]) controllers can be connected at once. | ||
*The new console supports all Wii controllers and input devices, including the [[Wii#Wii Nunchuk|Nunchuk Controller]], [[Wii#Wii Classic Controller|Classic Controller]], Classic Controller Pro and [[Wii#Wii_Balance_Board|Wii Balance]]. | *The new console supports all Wii controllers and input devices, including the [[Wii#Wii Nunchuk|Nunchuk Controller]], [[Wii#Wii Classic Controller|Classic Controller]], Classic Controller Pro, and [[Wii#Wii_Balance_Board|Wii Balance]]. | ||
<b>Media</b><br> | <b>Media</b><br> | ||
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<b>Video Output</b><br> | <b>Video Output</b><br> | ||
*Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. | *Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i. | ||
*Compatible cables include HDMI, component, S-video and composite. | *Compatible cables include HDMI, component, S-video, and composite. | ||
<b>Audio Output</b><br> | <b>Audio Output</b><br> | ||
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Note: Details are subject to change.<ref>http://www.gamepur.com/news/4082-wii-u-technical-specification-revealed.html</ref> | Note: Details are subject to change.<ref>http://www.gamepur.com/news/4082-wii-u-technical-specification-revealed.html</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 19:13, June 7, 2011
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This article is about an upcoming game console. Editors must cite sources for all contributions to this article. Edits that do not follow this standard may be reverted without notice.
The Wii U is Nintendo's latest console, announced at E3 2011.
Using the controller, one can browse the internet, send videos, and flip channels. Games for this console can be played on the TV screen, the controller screen, or a combination of each.[1]
Games Confirmed
- New Super Mario Bros. Mii [2]
- Super Smash Bros. (tentative name)
Specifications
Size
- Approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide, and 10.5 inches long.
New Controller
- A 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen, and traditional button controls, including two analog Circle Pads. This combination removes the traditional barriers between games, players, and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world.
- The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home button, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons, and ZL/ZR buttons, similar to those found on the Classic Controller.
- It includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, a sensor strip, and a stylus.
Other Controls
- Up to four Wii Remote (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers can be connected at once.
- The new console supports all Wii controllers and input devices, including the Nunchuk Controller, Classic Controller, Classic Controller Pro, and Wii Balance.
Media
- A single self-loading media bay will play 12-centimeter proprietary high-density optical discs for the new console, as well as 12-centimeter Wii optical discs.
Video Output
- Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i.
- Compatible cables include HDMI, component, S-video, and composite.
Audio Output
- Uses AV Multi Out connector. Six-channel PCM linear output through HDMI.
Storage
- The console will have internal flash memory, as well as the option to expand its memory using either an SD memory card or an external USB hard disk drive.
CPU
- IBM Power-based multi-core 45 nm microprocessor, the same processor technology found in the IBM supercomputer "Watson".[3]
Other
- Four USB 2.0 connector slots are included.
- The new console is backward compatible with Wii games and Wii accessories.
Note: Details are subject to change.[4]
Gallery
- WiiU-System.png
The Wii U gaming system.
- WiiU-Controller.png
The Wii U's controller.
- WiiU-Controller2.png
The Wii U controller, displaying gameplay from New Super Mario Bros. Mii.
