Nintendo Announce New Console! :: News

Reported by Typhlosion on Tue 07 Jun 2011 17:37:59 UTC
Last updated by Typhlosion on Tue 07 Jun 2011 17:51:15 UTC

Introducing the Wii U!

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Nintendo have officially revealed their next console at E3, and it will be called the Wii U!

Yeah. Yeah. I know.

As previously speculated, the controller will feature a touch screen. It will also include a microphone, gyroscope, shoulder buttons, and an inner camera, which can be used for automatically creating in-game avatars as well as for supported video chat. Rumours that it also contains a kitchen sink are currently unconfirmed.

The touch screen is a hefty 6.2 inches, while the console itself will be compatible with current Wiimotes.

Excitingly, the touch screen is capable of streaming entire games, meaning players can seamlessly flick between playing the game on their TV and then on the actual remote. No need to argue over the TV anymore! And while Nintendo were still a little unclear on this, it sounds like the Wii U will allow online multiplayer games, and will be more open with regards to downloading content and sharing it with the MyTwitBook crowds.

The Wii U will be released during 2012, although a price point is currently unknown. It will also, as everyone has already guessed, be the first Nintendo console ever to support HD graphics! It was also revealed that Nintendo are working on a new Super Smash Bros. game for both the Wii U and 3DS, which based on past games is likely to feature Generation V Pokémon!

So... deep breath. What do we think?

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COMMENTS

Mr.Mewtwo on Tue 07 Jun 2011 18:09:49 UTC.

Amazing!I can't wait for the pokemon trainer to have a Hydriegon.

Specstile on Tue 07 Jun 2011 18:40:29 UTC.

dat iz a phat gba yh

on Tue 07 Jun 2011 19:39:35 UTC.

looks good shows potential for fps' and thing, i hated the original wii for fps because i couldnt use the controller efficiently

Richard and Blaziken on Tue 07 Jun 2011 23:16:29 UTC.

This looks amazing! The controller looks like it could be uncomfortable to hold, but what it does is fantastic!

Apprentice on Wed 08 Jun 2011 02:26:48 UTC.

This is like the DS evolved.

Ya-Yah on Wed 08 Jun 2011 18:43:56 UTC.

:') Thank you Nintendo

Frez on Wed 08 Jun 2011 19:30:12 UTC.

The name reminds me of the noise police cars make.
WEE-YOO-WEE-YOO-WEE-YOO

But in all seriousness, it looks cool. even though I won't be able to afford one until it comes time for its one-upper to be released.

Z:illyhoo on Sat 11 Jun 2011 22:12:22 UTC.

Well this is fairly interesting. It looks like a big, white PSP with a touch screen. Further into the future we go!

Snowyday2 on Mon 13 Jun 2011 02:23:18 UTC.

Cool I can't wait to get this.

Jolteon825 on Thu 14 Jul 2011 10:22:38 UTC.

I can not wait till this comes out it's gonna be so cool.

on Sun 31 Jul 2011 20:16:02 UTC.

I've heard of this long, long ago.

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