Nintendo Wii U Information
Launch Date
Nintendo have confirmed that the Nintendo Wii U will be launched in 2012.
New Controller
All new 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen with traditional button controls, two analog Circle Pads, A/B/X/Y and L/R Buttons
1080p HDMI Support
Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. HDMI Cable also included in the box!
Storage
The Wii U console will feature internal flash memory with optional storage expansions of SD Memory and an External Hard Disk Drive
Backwards Compatible
Nintendo have confirmed that the new console is backward compatible with Wii games and accessories!
Dimensions
The Wii U will be approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide and 10.5 inches deep.
Introducing Wii U
After a lengthy wait Nintendo have finally revealed during the annual E3 tech conference in Los Angeles, that the successor to the Nintendo Wii console will be called the Nintendo Wii U.
Much speculation rumoured the Internet regarding the name of the console before the conference, some theories were "Wii 2", "Project Café" and "Beem". All of these theories were proven false however with the announcement that the Nintendo Wii U will be hitting the shelves in 2012 and will feature many improvements upon the highly successful original Wii console.
The main features outlined at the E3 conference included HD capable graphics (up to 1080p) and a tablet-style controller which will include touch screen technology. The controller is particularly interesting as it offers the user the ability to play with 2 screens while gaming in a similar fashion to the technology incorporated in the Nintendo DSi.
Nintendo also revealed that the motion controller includes built-in analog controls, motion sensors, accelerometer technology, gyroscope, camera and speakers. The controller also provides the ability to transfer gameplay from the TV to the handheld screen and vice versa. So if friend or family members wishes to watch TV, they can do so and you can continue your game without interruption.
Nintendo are appealing to the hardcore gamers whilst still trying to cater to there current casual gaming fans. By offering backwards compatibility with the original Wii console this seems the perfect solution.
IGN have recently uploaded the Wii U announcement conference: