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[coolsarahkry]

Now, I am not sure if this has already been confirmed or not, but now it definitetly has. Nintendo confirmed video chat on their website: http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu it's at the bottom.

Here's a copy paste:
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Wii U Features

In addition to introducing new ways to play, Wii U also offers users a variety of non-gaming features to enhance the overall experience.

• Miiverse: Miiverse is a brand-new network communication system that lets gamers from around the world share experiences, discuss games and discover new content. Using their personalized Mii character, players enter Miiverse and see games, applications or entertainment content that either they have interacted with recently, expressed interest in learning more about or that their friends are using or discussing. From here they can challenge their friends to play together, ask a question about a difficult level or discover new elements of their favorite games they never knew existed. After a notable achievement or other share-worthy moment, players can pause their game or application and seamlessly post messages to the Miiverse community.
• TV Remote: The Wii U GamePad controller may also function as an infrared TV remote, whether users are watching TV or playing a game.
• Near Field Communication (NFC): The Wii U GamePad has the ability to communicate wirelessly with objects that are held above it. This allows for a variety of interesting new possibilities for games and activities.
• Nintendo eShop: The digital storefront for Wii U will be available at launch and offer a variety of content for people to download and enjoy. Consumers will also be able to purchase and download select games that are also available at retail stores.
• Video Entertainment: Nintendo is working with Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, and YouTube to bring video experiences to Wii U that will take advantage of the integrated second-screen experience. Additional details will be released at a later time.
• Video Chat: Using the built-in camera of the Wii U GamePad, people can communicate with other Wii U owners in real time.
• Internet Browser: Wii U comes with a browser that lets people with a wireless Internet connection surf the Internet from the comfort of their couches.

It also seems like you can pause the game at any time to add a message to miiverse.

Edited by coolsarahkry, 12 September 2012 - 01:33 PM.

[Crackkat]

yh it was confirmed when they showed it off at the pre E3 nintendo direct. companies don't show stuff off unless their product can actually do it cos it sends out the wrong image if they do. they don't need to confirm it if they show it. juust like the black wii u, there really shouldn't have been doubts in people's minds about whether or not we were getting it at launch cos they showed it off as much as the white.

[Nintendustin]

Hopefully we can chat and/or video chat during a game.

Edited by dUstin, 12 September 2012 - 01:42 PM.

[Expansion Pak]

Im pretty sure Video Chat has been confirmed already:

[coolsarahkry]

oh yeah. Well, take this as a reminder. And don't forget that I said maybe games can be paused at any time to add a message to miiverse, which would be awesome.
I love that commercial, btw.

[Nintendustin]

Well, I could care less for that, especially if I have to put it on that docking back thing.

I want to be able to chat during a game. If that's not there... why? ... why? ... why?

[Mignaga]

Video chat will be a cool feature. I do agree that video chat during games needs to be available. Maybe the other person will show up in a small box in the corner of the touch pad, or T.V. screen. The only time that I would do this though would be for playing games online with friends.

[Noonabites]

Well, I could care less for that, especially if I have to put it on that docking back thing.

I want to be able to chat during a game. If that's not there... why? ... why? ... why?

How would you feel about chatting during a paused game?

[Nintendustin]

How would you feel about chatting during a paused game?

That's fine. However, it has to be Liveish.

[-JJ-]

wow that sounds cool!

[TomBollandLTD]

Video chat will be a cool feature. I do agree that video chat during games needs to be available. Maybe the other person will show up in a small box in the corner of the touch pad, or T.V. screen. The only time that I would do this though would be for playing games online with friends.

Yeah that'd be great, because then you'd get a great view up their nose!

[Mignaga]

Yeah that'd be great, because then you'd get a great view up their nose!

I KNOW RIGHT! It would be awesome! Lol.

[Fiery]

I hope it's compatible with Skype.

[Tricky Sonic]

I'm not 100% sure How I feel about video chat during gaming sessions...I mean..I'd love to video chat with friends... but if their face is taking up screen space and it just covers the corner or something.. I'd get annoyed..I could see it now...."DAMNIT TRICKY YOU DIED AGAIN!" " NOT MY FAULT, THE JERK IS HIDING BEHIND YOUR STUPID FACE!"

[Press]

Not excited seeing random dudes, but my friends, sure.

[Noonabites]

I'm not 100% sure How I feel about video chat during gaming sessions...I mean..I'd love to video chat with friends... but if their face is taking up screen space and it just covers the corner or something.. I'd get annoyed..I could see it now...."DAMNIT TRICKY YOU DIED AGAIN!" " NOT MY FAULT, THE JERK IS HIDING BEHIND YOUR STUPID FACE!"

Yeah, I can't see this being all that guy. Considering the camera would be on the controller, something your bound to move around and distract others with.. eek. A Video Chat during a game pause wouldn't be as bad though, for a quick question or a small tutorial..

[Keviin]

Not excited seeing random dudes, but my friends, sure.

Or worse.. seeing random guys pegasus generatores. Nintendo can't let that happen.

[Usman Mohammad]

Hopefully we can chat and/or video chat during a game.

That 1GB of system OS to me makes it sound plausable. however it could just be so that the game can be suspended and still use the Wii U menu etc.

[Noonabites]

That 1GB of system OS to me makes it sound plausable. however it could just be so that the game can be suspended and still use the Wii U menu etc.

This sounds VERY likely. I doubt we'll see real time chat during actual gamplay.

[Usman Mohammad]

This sounds VERY likely. I doubt we'll see real time chat during actual gamplay.

Shibata said in EU nintendo direct, that Mii verse etc is always available with out suspending the game, Also it should be in because the 360 can do it and the only reason why the PS3 can't is because it lacks enough RAM