


The player using the new controller can have a different experience than those looking at the TV.

The information and viewpoint can also change in the new controller based on the orientation of its gyroscope. The new controller can display information on its screen that does not appear on the TV. Visitors to the E3 Expo will see firsthand the type of gaming experiences made possible by Wii U and the new controller such as: The new controller removes these boundaries, creating a more dynamic and fluid gaming and entertainment experience.
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Furthermore, watching TV and playing console games have been completely separate experiences. Previously, video games played on a home console have been confined to the TV and offered identical viewpoints to each player in a multiplayer environment. "Wii U redefines the structure of home entertainment by fundamentally changing how the TV, the game console and the Internet function and interact together" Adding a second screen to the living room creates a multitude of new video game experiences while offering families a variety of options to customize their entertainment. LOS ANGELES-(BUSINESS WIRE)-At the E3 Expo, Nintendo introduced a new paradigm for video games and home entertainment: Wii U™, a new console that includes a controller with a 6.2-inch screen. Nintendo 3DS Continues its Evolution with Mario Kart, Super Mario and the Nintendo eShop as Nintendo Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of The Legend of Zelda Nintendo's Upcoming Wii U Console Features Controller with 6.2-inch Screen
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Update 2: And now we have the final piece of the puzzle: the Wii U's graphics will be handled by a " custom AMD Radeon HD GPU." Update: We just got word from the folks at Kotaku that Nintendo game designer Katsuya Eguchi has revealed the Wii U's proprietary disc format will hold up to 25GB of data. Four USB 2.0 slots are made available, while game media will be served up on "proprietary high-density optical discs." There's also another, worthwhile, reminder that the Wii U will play Wii games and their optical discs without a problem. IBM is, as with the original Wii, once again responsible for providing the processor inside. There'll be "internal flash memory" of unspecified quantity, which will be expandable via either an SD card or external USB HDD. It'll also be compatible with component, S-video and composite cables.
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Speaking of HD, the fact sheet from Nintendo informs us that the Wii U can pump out 1080p video over HDMI. Yes! EA's John Riccitiello just said the Wii U will deliver "brilliant HD graphics." Finally, the Wii is going HD!

See video of the unveiling after the break!īatman: Arkham City, an Assassin's Creed game, Dirt, Ghost Recon Online, Tekken, Metro Last Light, Aliens Colonial Marines, Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge, and Darksiders II all got a mention as coming to the Wii U. We've also seen some decidedly high-def visuals from Nintendo showing off the Wii U's graphical prowess. Yes, your expansive Wii collection will play on the U version of the console as well. Notably, you won't have to use the 6.2-inch behemoth if you don't want too - the Wii U will be compatible with all current-gen accessories and software. Most importantly, you'll no longer be tied to a TV to enjoy your home consoling action - the Wii U controller can handle your gaming session when the television is needed for other purposes, while a built-in front-facing cam will let you video chat from anywhere too. Coming in 2012, Nintendo's next home console will deliver "deeper game experiences" that aim to offer "something for everyone." And it'll be called the Wii U! A variety of new controls will be made available by that crazy new controller with a 6.2-inch touchscreen embedded in it.
