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E3 2012: Everything We Know About Wii U
Last Updated: 2012-06-07 7:00 AM
This page will be updated as more information is announced.
Games confirmed for Wii U:
- Aliens: Colonial Marines – February 12, 2013
- Assassin's Creed III – Unknown Release
- Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition – Holiday 2012
- Chasing Aurora - 2012
- Darksiders II - Launch
- Game & Wario (Working Title) - Launch
- Just Dance 4 - Launch
- LEGO City Undercover – Holiday 2012
- Mass Effect 3 – Unknown Release
- Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth – Unknown Release
- Metro: Last Light – Unknown Release
- New Super Mario Bros. U – Holiday 2012
- Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge – Holiday 2012
- Nintendo Land – Holiday 2012
- Pikmin 3 – Launch Window
- Project P-100 (Working Title) - Launch
- Rabbids Land – Unknown Release
- Rayman Legends – Unknown Release
- Runner 2 – Unknown Release
- Scribblenauts Unlimited – Holiday 2012
- Sing (Working Title) – Holiday 2012
- Sports Connection – Unknown Release
- Tank! Tank! Tank! - Launch
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2 – Unknown Release
- Trine 2: Directors Cut - Launch
- Wii Fit U - Launch
- Wii U Panorama View (Working Title) – Holiday 2012
- Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013 – Unknown Release
- ZombiU – 2012
Console Specifications:
- Dimensions: 46mm × 172mm × 268.5mm
- Weight: Approximately 1.5kg
- Available in both Black and White Colors
- CPU: multi-core processors based on the IBM Power
- GPU: high-definition based on the AMD Radeon
- Resolutions: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i
- Video Output: Compatible cables include HDMI, Wii D-Terminal, Wii Component Video, Wii RGB, Wii S-Video Stereo AV and Wii AV
- Audio: 6CH PCM HDMI, Analog via AV
- Controllers: 2 Wii U GamePads (Black or White in color), 4 Wii motion Plus, 4 Wii U Pro Controller (Black or White in color) - Max use is 1 GamePad, 4 motion or pro controllers)
- Plays both Wii and Wii U discs
- Memory: In addition to the built-in flash memory, it is possible to use a USB storage and external SD memory card.
- Internet connection via wireless or LAN adapter (optional)
- 4 USB Ports (2 Front/2 Back)
Gamepad Specifications:
- Dimensions 41mm × 255.4mm × 133.4mm
- Weight: 500g
- Available in both Black and White Colors
- 6.2 inch LCD Touch screen (16:9)
- Inputs: Touch Screen, 2 analog stick (also buttons), D-Pad, A, B, X, Y, L, R, ZL, ZR, +/Start, -/Select, TV Control, and Home buttons. Also has a volume control and sync button.
- Motion control via accelerometers, gyro sensors, magnetic sensors.
- Other features: Rumble, front camera, microphone, NFC, Stylus, stereo sound
- Battery Life: 3 – 5 hours, 2 1/2 hour charge time, can be played while charging.
Other Announcements:
- All WiiWare, Virtual Console and Saves content on the Wii can be transferred to the Wii U
- Nearly all Wii games and devices will work on the Wii U
- The Wii U has been release date is currently Holiday 2012. (November as per Ubisoft)
- Supports Free-to-play and DLCs
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