Announced at E3 2011, the Nintendo Wii U is the sequel to the Nintendo Wii. Known features include HD output, integrated Wi-Fi, and Netflix support. The most unique aspect of the Wii U is the included controller with a 6.2-inch touchscreen. Content from the Wii U, such as gameplay and photos, can be streamed to the controller without the use of a television. The Wii U also features backwards compatibility with Wii games and peripherals. Wii U games will be on proprietary "high-density" optical discs.
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Status:
Announced
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Availability date:
2012