The Wii U is an upcoming home video game console by Nintendo and is the direct successor to the Wii.The system is expected to be released in late April 2012.The console has been described as belonging to a new eighth generation.
The Wii U is Nintendo's sixth home console and the first Nintendo console to produce high-defintion graphics, and features a new controller with an embedded touchscreen. The controller allows a player to continue a gaming session by displaying the game even when the televisions off. However, it will not be compatible with Nintendo Gamecube media.
The controller features a touch screen over 6 inches wide and contains a built-in microphone, speakers, gyroscope, accelerometer, rumble and camera. Games that were confirmed are Lego City Stories, a new Super Smash Bros game, and a new pikmin title.
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