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[Feld0]

Special thanks to my contact at Nintendo of America for providing this. Hope you enjoy them.


Wii U Fact Sheet

Launches: 2012
Size: Approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide and 10.5 inches long.
New Controller: The new controller incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen and traditional button
controls, including two analog Circle Pads. This combination removes the traditional
barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the
video game world. The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home
button, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons. It includes a
built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo
speakers, a sensor strip and a stylus.
Other Controls: Up to four Wii Remote™ (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers can be connected at once.
The new console supports all Wii™ controllers and input devices, including the
Nunchuk™ controller, Classic Controller™, Classic Controller Pro™ and Wii Balance
Board™.
Media: A single self-loading media bay will play 12-centimeter proprietary high-density
optical discs for the new console, as well as 12-centimeter Wii optical discs.
Video Output: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI,
component, S-video and composite.
Audio Output: Uses AV Multi Out connector. Six-channel PCM linear output through HDMI.
Storage: The console will have internal flash memory, as well as the option to expand its
memory using either an SD memory card or an external USB hard disk drive.
CPU: IBM Power®-based multi-core microprocessor.
GPU: AMD Radeon™-based High Definition GPU.
Other: Four USB 2.0 connector slots are included. The new console is backward compatible
with Wii games and Wii accessories.

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[nintendo3DS]

Sweet. Thats alot of specs. I like the clear pics Feld0.

[AMAC]

Thanks for posting Feld0. And those screenshots are looking nice.

[Ruthie]

Wow, wasn't expecting them to be that big xD. I just keep looking at the controller picks, it does look very polished and nice.

[Limelight788]

For the most part, the specs looks great. My main concern is the possibility that only one Wii-U controller can be used at a time and that we don't know how powerful the system is.

[Aaron Barton]

We couldn't get quality, direct-feed, high-res images of something other than a Wii game with Mii's pasted into it? Like...how about that Zelda tech demo?

Whimper.

[Feld0]

We couldn't get quality, direct-feed, high-res images of something other than a Wii game with Mii's pasted into it? Like...how about that Zelda tech demo?

Whimper.

I'll see if I can get some of that for you guys.

Edit: Just found this one image on Ninty's press site. I'll ask to see if I can get any more.

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[Aaron Barton]

Pretty nice. I was watching the zillions of screen-look videos of people "playing" the demo and I can tell you that Link looks better than ever, sort of want a close-up. As he's walking into the room, it's just gorgeous.

There's a real lack of software from Nintendo here. I was thinking that they may be intentionally holding back so that third parties can take the limelight, but now that it's settled, I really just get the impression that they have nothing to show lol.

[Feld0]

Pretty nice. I was watching the zillions of screen-look videos of people "playing" the demo and I can tell you that Link looks better than ever, sort of want a close-up. As he's walking into the room, it's just gorgeous.

There's a real lack of software from Nintendo here. I was thinking that they may be intentionally holding back so that third parties can take the limelight, but now that it's settled, I really just get the impression that they have nothing to show lol.

I have a good feeling that the reason we're not seeing much from Nintendo on the Wii U is because all of their studios are currently cranking out sheer epicness on the 3DS. Even Retro Studios is working on Mario Kart 3DS.

By the way, a little update: NoA replied to me. They declined to comment on the number of controllers that can be used, and I was also told that they won't provide any further materials beyond what's in the press kit.

[Aaron Barton]

Thanks for communicating with NOA. Understandable for them. It's pretty apparent that Nintendo is fully aware of how lame it is to support a single controller. Otherwise they would have been more vocal about it, or at least had it on their spec sheet.

It's also really sad that the 3DS would have made a fine stand-in controller, except that it lacks a second analog nub and two shoulder buttons. Way to think ahead!

I frankly feel that if they are not able to achieve at least two controllers at once, it shouldn't even be done at all yet.

[Waller]

These screenshots are really good. Thanks Feld0.

[Marik]

Oh SWEET JESUS! External HDD for additional storage? YES! Good thing I picked up a 750gig at my last visit to Best Buy. Also, the controller is rechargeable. Just take my money Nintendo.

[Bill Cipher]

Still no confirmation on the whole "One new controller per console" thing I see.

This isn't confirmation, but it helps to prove why it could only be one.
Many computer chip CPU's, can handle one screen, Try to stream it to 2, thats okay, 3 means that it has to be pretty pricey to make it work.
Has nintendo ever put Powerhouses of CPU's in it's consoles.
I rest my case

[Marik]

Still no confirmation on the whole "One new controller per console" thing I see.

Yeah but we can pretty much assume that only one controller will be compatible. If they release a rechargeable Wiimote, and make a stupendous online system, then I'll be completely fine with it. The Classic Controller Pro is a great controller for games like SSB anyways.

[Marik]

Cut the resolution sent to each controller and it could possibly support 2 comfortably.

Not exactly. With computers that support two or more monitors, there isn't two separate processes going on. To support two Wii-U controllers that would have to be the case.

[Bill Cipher]

They could still at least try to support two controllers when connected to the TV. That shouldn't be a problem.

We see it as no problem, but keep in mind Nintendo's ideas:
It must be cheap and innovative
Can they do it? yes
Will it be Cheap? Probably not