Welcome to the Wii U Factsheet. The Wii U was announced today (Jun 7) and there are lots of rumors going around the web so we’ve sourced the facts and present them to you here. Enjoy
Quick FAQ
Is it just a controller? No – it is a complete new console
When will it launch? 2012
How big is it? Approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide and 10.5 inches long
How much will it cost? same range as xbox 360, playstation 3
Is it backwards compatible with the Wii? The new console is backward compatible with Wii games and Wii accessories
Controller details
The new controller incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen and traditional button controls, including two analog Circle Pads. This combination removes the traditional barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world. The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home button, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons. It includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, a sensor strip and a stylus.
Other Controls: Up to four Wii Remote™ (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers can be connected at once. The new console supports all Wii™ controllers and input devices, including the Nunchuk™ controller, Classic Controller™, Classic Controller Pro™ and Wii Balance Board™.
Wii U Console Specs and input/outut
Media: A single self-loading media bay will play 12-centimeter proprietary high-density optical discs for the new console, as well as 12-centimeter Wii optical discs.
Video Output: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI, component, S-video and composite.
Audio Output: Uses AV Multi Out connector. Six-channel PCM linear output through HDMI.
Storage: The console will have internal flash memory, as well as the option to expand its memory using either an SD memory card or an external USB hard disk drive.
Other: Four USB 2.0 connector slots are included.
List of Confirmed Games
- Smash Brothers
- Battlefield 3
- Batman: Arkham City
- Assassin’s Creed
- Ghost Recon Online
- Darksiders II
- Dirt
- Aliens: Colonial Marines
- Metro: Last Light
- Tekken
- Ninja Gaiden 3
- FIFA 12
- Madden 12
- Driver
- Lego City Stories
Other Important Info
The games shown at the preview were the ps3 and xbox 360 versions. The Wii U versions should look at least the same – probably better.
No blu ray
Screen is not multi touch
Going to integrate with new Nintendo Online