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Wii U Hardware:

Launched - November 18, 2012

Appearance - The new console features a compact design that will make it a natural addition to any home entertainment setup.

Size - Approximately 1.8 inches high, 10.6 inches deep and 6.75 inches long.

Weight - Approximately 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg)

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.

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, 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).

Media - Wii U and Wii optical discs.

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.

Video Output - Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI™, Wii Component 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.

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.

Other Controllers - The Wii U console is capable of supporting two Wii U GamePad controllers, 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™.

Price - $299

Connect online with the Wii U community using your Mii.

Browse the Internet from the comfort of your couch.

Enjoy video chat with friends and family from far away—right on your TV.

Your one-stop shop for downloadable games and entertainment.

Find, watch, and engage with TV shows, movies, and sports.

Create Mii characters of you, your family and friends.


DIFFERENT WAYS TO PLAY!

BUNDLES

What's in the Box?

Wii U Console with 32 GB Internal Storage

Wii U Game Pad

Stylus

Sensor Bar

Game Pad Stand

Game Pad Charging Craddle

Wii U Console Stand

Other Stuff
Power Brick
Game Pad Charging Cable
HDMI Cable

New Super Mario Bros and New Super Luigi U Game

What's in the Box?

Wii U Console with 32 GB Internal Storage

Wii U Game Pad with Zelda-inspired gold accents

Stylus

Sensor Bar

Game Pad Stand

Game Pad Charging Craddle

Wii U Console Stand

Other Stuff
Power Brick
Game Pad Charging Cable
HDMI Cable

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Digital Download

Hyrule Historia Digital Download

What's in the Box?

Wii U Console with 8 GB Internal Storage

Wii U Game Pad

Stylus

Sensor Bar

Other Stuff
Power Brick
Game Pad Charging Cable
HDMI Cable

3 Skylanders Figures

Portal of Power

Poster, 3 Trading Cards & 3 Stickers with Secret Codes

Skylanders Swap Force & Nintendo Land

EXTRA CONTROLLERS

NEOGAF OFFiCIAL THREAD OF Wii U Games for 2013 and 2014!

NEOGAF OFFICIAL Wii U BROWSER SCREENSHOT THREAD

Nintendo Official Wii U Website!

 

[Soulflarz]

just wondering why its getting an OT now?
(Did i miss something?)

Edit: also the wii u works with 2 gamepads?

 

[EloquentM]

just wondering why its getting an OT now?
(Did i miss something?)

It had one when it launched a year ago.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

you can make console OT's now?

it would be pretty awesome to have a Wii U OT tbh.

 

[Muzy72]

Uhhhh is this mod approved? Otherwise I see this getting locked ASAP lol

 

[gamergirly]

Niiice

 

[Frolow]

General OTs like this aren't allowed if I recall correctly.

 

[bobbychalkers]

Kinda random...isn't there already a Wii U OT?

 

[Lkr]

is tvii any good or is it a half assed attempt to compete with the xbone's multimedia features?

 

[Vanillalite]

just wondering why its getting an OT now?
(Did i miss something?)

We've had a ton of Wii U threads recently and people said it would be nice if we had another OT where we could consolidate all of the Wii U talk. So I took it on myself to throw one together real quick post watching the Sunday Night NFL game.

 

[Courage]

The Wonderful 101 is my favorite WiiU game.

 

[Mysterious]

um what

 

[Marceles]

Odd timing but I like it lol

 

[Kyzon]

That Zombi U gif will confuse anyone looking for a bayonet in the game

Great OT though

 

[cosmicblizzard]

We've had a ton of Wii U threads recently and people said it would be nice if we had another OT where we could consolidate all of the Wii U talk. So I took it on myself to throw one together real quick post watching the Sunday Night NFL game.

Hate to see all the work put into this go to waste, but yeah I'm pretty sure that's not 100% allowed anymore.

 

[Gregoire77]

It's long overdue. Plenty of interest lately whether people want to believe it or not.

 

[Tizoc]

Can't view images at work but I got a question:
Can the Wii U be controlled with the standard controller or must the Gamepad always be used?

 

[Here For The Free Feed]

in before the lock!

btw, having a blast with my wiiu! great system.

 

[lordfroakie]

you can make console OT's now?

it would be pretty awesome to have a Wii U OT tbh.

You can make console community threads but not OT threads.

 

[KillerTravis]

We've had a ton of Wii U threads recently and people said it would be nice if we had another OT where we could consolidate all of the Wii U talk. So I took it on myself to throw one together real quick post watching the Sunday Night NFL game.

It's not allowed.

 

[emiranda061288]

I love my zelda gamepad and I just got the mario and luigi wiimotes to play with my brother, we always have a blast.

 

[foxuzamaki]

Uhhhh is this mod approved? Otherwise I see this getting locked ASAP lol

shush you

 

[EloquentM]

is tvii any good or is it a half assed attempt to compete with the xbone's multimedia features?

It is half assed but I don't think it's trying to compete with Xbox one. It was released far before that console was announced.

 

[TriniTrin]

Nice! I'm really looking forward to Rayman in February! Ubisoft should sell buckets since there isn't much on the release schedule round then.

 

[Suirrad]

I lol'd

 

[CrackPebbles]

Oh cool, Wonderful 101 is my game of the year. And I just bought mighty switch force hyper drive edition, planning on doing all the hyper levels soon since I loved the game so much on 3ds.

 

[foxuzamaki]

You should shoutout more 3rd party games in the OP

 

[blamite]

Nice OP. I think the last one of these was locked quite a while ago, although I do think it's a good idea to have a thread like this for general console topics.

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

Hey, does anyone have Orochi Warriors 3 for the Wii U?

I've got some spare Christmas money, and I'm in the mood for a "Musou" game, is the Wii U version satisfactory?

 

[Wario64]

do you guys think I can just walk into a GameStop and buy a Wii U without a reservation?

 

[Lumpy Onion]

Fuck yeah Wii U! Love off TV Play. Love the games.

 

[sphinx]

sad, cause it really looks like OP took his time putting all that stuff together. really nice OP

but if remember correctly, console OTs aren't allowed, :-/

 

[bobbychalkers]

Hey, does anyone have Orochi Warriors 3 for the Wii U?

I've got some spare Christmas money, and I'm in the mood for a "Musou" game, is the Wii U version satisfactory?

Its a solid port, it has some extra characters and modes plus gamepad only play, only downside is that there are less enemies onscreen as compared to the PS3 version.

 

[Vermillion]

sad, cause it really looks like OP took his time putting all that stuff together. really nice OP

but if remember correctly, console OTs aren't allowed, :-/

I'm sure they are - both PS4 and Xbox One have one. But Wii U already had an OT

 

[sugarman]

could you imagine a mario 64 hd remake... my god

 

[Platy]

Considering how much "hey just got a wii u" topics we are having now, an OT is not a bad idea ...

Also
Does my non-plus wiimotes works on WiiU games ?

 

[bobbychalkers]

do you guys think I can just walk into a GameStop and buy a Wii U without a reservation?

Nah bro...its gonna be sold out for months!

Spoiler

There was a time where I thought this would happen

 

[Frolow]

I'm sure they are - both PS4 and Xbox One have one. But Wii U already had an OT

The rule, at least from my understanding, is that new system are allowed to have an OT for the first month.

 

[vall03]

Oh! Can't believe we have Wii U OT now, I thought megathreads are frowned upon here? Anyway, heres hoping 2014 will be better for the WiiU.

Also, I'd like to share this one weird thing that happen to my console a few days ago, I've been getting extreme Gamepad connection issues to the point that I can only play it if the Gamepad is placed in a proper position next to the console. Anywhere else, connection if cut off. It can't be above or in front, must be in the right side of the WiiU. Was really pissed about this since any only help was useless. Until I changed one thing in my set-up, I connected my adapter to a voltage transformer since outlets in my country are primarily 220V, and after doing that, all my connection problems went away, really have no idea what the fuck happened there and I was freaking out for half an hour thinking my Wii U was busted since I just bought it last month. Anyone else had this kind of problem before?

 

[Hero of Legend]

Why aren't console OT's allowed? Personally the Wii U Games 2013 thread is pretty much the same thing, but I LOVE the work that went into this! Well done!

 

[EhoaVash]

I really liked wii u's first year

next year looks like it's gonna be a repeat of 2008 with smash and kart but this time, nintendo has extra good stuff like bayo, X, etc backing up..hopefully their holiday 2014 game doesn't end up being Animal Crossing wii u like in 2008..man what a disappointment news that was that E3

 

[Kyzon]

I can't wait for the definitive version of Aliens: Colonial Marines.
This franchise is coming back with a bang!

 

[Lkr]

Why aren't console OT's allowed? Personally the Wii U Games 2013 thread is pretty much the same thing, but I LOVE the work that went into this! Well done!

maybe they'll just move it to community. a bunch of people are getting wii u right now and some kind of general thread might be useful

 

[Regiruler]

Interesting. I'll keep an eye on this.

 

[BlackJace]

do you guys think I can just walk into a GameStop and buy a Wii U without a reservation?

lol

 

[Deleted member 1235]

Is this that new home console from nintendo?

 

[foxuzamaki]

Is this that new home console from nintendo?

It's just a add-on

 

[afoni]

this thread makes me want to play my n64

 

[Chezzymann]

Good OP but im not sure how long this thread will last

 

[Vanillalite]

maybe they'll just move it to community. a bunch of people are getting wii u right now and some kind of general thread might be useful

That was my theory with this anyways.

If it gets locked oh well I tried.

I didn't put that much time into this. I just grabbed all the info and the pics from the
nintendo website.

Also I didn't post much about games as I figure I'd just leave that up to the other thread already created about Wii U Titles for 2013 and 2014.