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Wii U Launch
Sep. 13, in the
year of our Lord 2012 - The new Wii U™ console
introduces the Wii U™ GamePad, a controller with a 6.2-inch
touch screen that redefines how people interact with their
games, their entertainment and one another.
Launches: November 18, 2012 in the United States.
Price: $299.99 for Basic Set / $349.99 for Deluxe Set.
Size: Approximately 1.8 inches high, 10.6 inches deep and 6.75
inches long.
Weight: Approximately 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg).
Appearance: The new console features a compact design that will
make it a natural addition to any home entertainment setup.
Wii U GamePad: 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 also
offers a new way for viewers to engage with their favorite
entertainment. The GamePad 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 and gyroscope), 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).
Other Controllers: The Wii U console supports one Wii U GamePad
controller, up to four Wii Remote™ (or Wii Remote™ Plus)
controllers or Wii U™ Pro Controllers, and Wii™ accessories such
as the Nunchuk™, Classic Controller™ and Wii Balance Board™. In
the future, the Wii U console will support, depending on the
software, two Wii U GamePad controllers.
CPU: IBM Power®-based multi-core processor.
GPU: AMD Radeon™-based High Definition GPU.
Storage: Wii U uses an internal flash memory (8 GB with the
Basic Set; 32 GB with the Deluxe Set) for data storage. It also
supports external USB storage.
Media: Wii U and Wii optical discs.
Video Output: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i.
Compatible cables include HDMI™, WiiComponent Video, Wii S-Video
Stereo AV and Wii AV.
Audio Output: Uses six-channel PCM linear output via HDMI
connector, or analog output via the AV Multi Out connector.
Networking: Wii U can be connected to the Internet via a
wireless (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) connection. The console features
four USB 2.0 connectors – two in the front and two in the rear –
that support Wii LAN Adapters for a wired Internet connection.
Wii Compatibility: Nearly all Wii software and accessories can
be used with Wii U.
Energy Efficiency: Wii U utilizes specially designed
power-saving features to lower its energy consumption.
Wii U Retail Set Options:
Basic - $299.99
• 8 GB internal memory for storage
• Wii U™ console (white)
• Wii U GamePad (white)
• Wii U AC adapter
• Wii U GamePad AC adapter
• High-speed HDMI® cable
• Sensor bar
Deluxe - $349.99
• Nintendo Land™ game
• 32 GB internal memory for storage
• Wii U console (black)
• Wii U GamePad (black)
• Wii U AC adapter
• Wii U GamePad AC adapter
• High-speed HDMI® cable
• Sensor bar
• Wii U GamePad cradle
• Wii U GamePad stand
• Wii U console stand