Wii U
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| Manufacturer | Nintendo | ||||||||
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| Type | Home Console | ||||||||
| Release date(s) | Template:US/Template:CANNovember 18, 2012 Template:EU/Template:AUSNovember 30, 2012 Template:JPDecember 8, 2012 | ||||||||
| Media | Wii U Optical Disc | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Wii | ||||||||
| Successor | None | ||||||||
The Wii U (ウィー・ユー, Wī Yū), also known by its codename Project Café, is a recently released gaming console developed by Nintendo.[1] It is a successor to the Wii and has a similar appearance and color scheme. The Wii U is part of the eighth generations of consoles, though will still compete alongside seventh generation consoles, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.[2] The systems main focus is different styles of playing. The controller has a 6 inch touch screen in the center, along with an analog stick on each side, a control pad, and the A, B, X, and Y buttons found on the Nintendo DS. There are also ZL, ZR, L, and R buttons. A microphone, speakers, and an inward-facing camera are also on the controller.
The Wii U was first thought of in 2008.[3] After discovering a lack of interest for hard-core gamers for the Wii, Nintendo started to work on a system that would appeal to both them and the casual gaming audiences.[3]
Games playable on the Wii U:
| Game | JP Release | EG Release |
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| NintendoLand | 2012 | 2012 |
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | 2014 | 2014 |
| Animal Crossing Plaza | 2013 | 2013 |
By backwards compatibility:
| Game | JP Release | EG Release |
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| Animal Crossing: City Folk | 2008 | 2008 |
Gallery
The controller
The console
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