Scheduled to come in 2012, the Wii U is once again a huge surprise and comes with many innovations that will definitively make gamers want one. One of the many improvement compared to the first Wii, is its 1080p video capability as well as internal flash memory expandable via SD and external USB HDDs. But the coolest feature of all is its Wii U Control that comes with a 6.2-inch touchscreen with dual analog dual analog controls, two shoulder buttons and two triggers, a front-facing camera, gyroscope and accelerometer. Think this is cool? Well what do you think of it being capable of playing ALL your games directly from your Wii Remote when the TV is powered down or used by someone else? Yep, a bit like an Android or iOS tablet you will be able to play games directly on the Wii U Remote without the need of a TV and with for once real controllers.
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. 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.
“Wii U redefines the structure of home entertainment by fundamentally changing how the TV, the game console and the Internet function and interact together”
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. Furthermore, watching TV and playing console games have been completely separate experiences. The new controller removes these boundaries, creating a more dynamic and fluid gaming and entertainment experience. Visitors to the E3 Expo will see firsthand the type of gaming experiences made possible by Wii U and the new controller such as:
“Wii U redefines the structure of home entertainment by fundamentally changing how the TV, the game console and the Internet function and interact together”
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. Furthermore, watching TV and playing console games have been completely separate experiences. The new controller removes these boundaries, creating a more dynamic and fluid gaming and entertainment experience. Visitors to the E3 Expo will see firsthand the type of gaming experiences made possible by Wii U and the new controller such as:
