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A Wii U console (right) and Wii U GamePad (left)
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| Also known as | Project Café (code name)[1] |
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| Developer | Nintendo IRD, NTD |
| Manufacturer | Nintendo, Foxconn, Mitsumi[2] |
| Type | Home video game console |
| Generation | Eighth generation |
| Release date | |
| Lifespan | 2012–2017 |
| Introductory price | US$299/¥26,250 (Basic Set) US$349/¥31,500 (Deluxe/Premium Set) |
| Discontinued |
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| Units sold | Worldwide: 13.56 million (as of March 31, 2017)[3] |
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| Operating system | Wii U system software |
| CPU | 1.24 GHz Tri-Core IBM PowerPC "Espresso" |
| Memory | 2 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Internal flash memory: 8 GB (Basic Set) / 32 GB (Deluxe Set) |
| Removable storage | SD/SDHC card (Up to 32 GB) USB storage device (Up to 2 TB) |
| Display | Wii U GamePad (FWVGA) |
| Graphics | 550 MHz AMD Radeon-based "Latte" |
| Sound | 5.1 Linear PCM, Analog stereo |
| Controller input | Wii U GamePad, Wii U Pro Controller, Nintendo 3DS(Select games and applications only) |
| Camera | 1.3 Megapixels (Wii U GamePad) |
| Touchpad | Resistive touchscreen (Wii U GamePad) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 4.0[4] 4 × USB 2.0 |
| Power | 75 W |
| Online services | |
| Dimensions | Width: 17.2 cm (6.8 in) Height: 4.6 cm (1.8 in) Length: 26.9 cm (10.6 in) |
| Mass | 1.5 kilograms (3.3 lb) |
| Best-selling game | Mario Kart 8, 8.42 million (as of March 31, 2018)[5] |
| Backward compatibility |
Wii |
| Predecessor | Wii |
| Successor | Nintendo Switch |
| Website | www |
The Wii U (/ˌwiː
The Wii U is the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics. The system's primary controller is the Wii U GamePad, which features an embedded touchscreen, and combines directional buttons, analog sticks, and action buttons. The screen can be used either as a supplement to the main display (either providing an alternate, asymmetric gameplay experience, or a means of local multiplayer without resorting to a split screen), or in supported games, to play the game directly on the GamePad independently of the television. The Wii U is backward compatible with all Wii software and accessories – games can support any combination of the GamePad, Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Balance Board, or Nintendo's more traditionally designed Classic Controller or Wii U Pro Controller for input. Online functionality centers around the Nintendo Network platform and Miiverse, an integrated social networking service which allows users to share content in game-specific communities.
The Wii U was met with a generally positive reception, including praise for its GamePad controller, improvements to online functionality over the Wii, backwards compatibility with existing Wii software and controllers, affordability in comparison to other eighth-generation consoles, and non-reliance on a subscription for online functionality. However, the Wii U received criticism in several areas, including the GamePad's battery life and issues with the console's user interface and functionality, along with a weak lineup of launch titles and a lack of clear vision.[11][12] The Wii U was met with slow consumer adoption, with low sales primarily credited to a weak lineup of launch titles,[13] limited third-party support,[14] and poor marketing.[15] Wii U production officially ended in January 2017.[16] On March 3, 2017, Nintendo released a new console, the Nintendo Switch, although the Wii U was noted for pioneering several concepts that were refined in the Switch.[17]
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