Introducing the Nintendo Wii U

 

Today Nintendo announced the Nintendo Wii U, the successor to the Nintendo Wii.  Above is the new touch screen controller with built in motion controls.  The most exciting thing about the new system is being able to stream video straight from the console to the controller screen in case the TV is being used for other purposes.  The controller boats a front facing camera and microphone for video chat, a gyroscope, an accelerometer,  stylus, dual joysticks, and most notably the six inch touchscreen.  The nice part about the Nintendo Wii U is the ability to play all your existing Wii games including using all Wii peripherals and accessories.  Besides the touch screen controller, the system itself is able to display in full HD, from 1080p to 480i.

 

Here's the full specs from Nintendo:

• 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.
• 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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