Name: Wii U
Brand: Nintendo
SKU: 7431
Rating: 4.3 (43 reviews)

4.0

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Consumer ratings:

4.1 / 5

The GamePad is a great way to navigate through content
The buttons themselves have great travel and good feel
great design

transmission reach to be slightly restrictive
nitty-gritty numbers and processor clock speeds
It s not just games you can use the GamePad for

Storage: 32GB
Cpu cores: 3
Ram memory: 2GB
Wifi: yes
Usb: yes
3d support: yes
Hdr: no
Backward compatibility: yes

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Nintendo Wii U - Pros & Cons

The GamePad is a great way to navigate through content
The buttons themselves have great travel and good feel
great design
impressive utility
and novel features
incredibly fast
responsive
and easy to use
everything is simple and easy to use
quality is exceptional
it is very good fun - particularly for living room multiplayer action
Viewing angles are very good
trigger buttons are comfortably placed as well as joysticks and other buttons
the GamePad fits perfectly into my hands without any stress
are defiantly a lot better than those cracking speakers on the Wii
the Pro Controller is almost a great controller for FPS
incredibly intuitive and modern and retro
Setting up the device is pretty straightforward
game pad controller is simple to use and easy to recharge
Great Fun And Great For Problem Solving And Hand Eye Coordination
Sturdy
sleek
and more functional
process of account registration and consolidated all of their information into one easy log-in
clean and simple look of it all

transmission reach to be slightly restrictive
nitty-gritty numbers and processor clock speeds
It s not just games you can use the GamePad for
no processing power in the GamePad itself
Off-TV Play
terrible on-screen keyboard
no email service can overcome a bad domain name
lost his touch
digital games take up a lot more space than games on discs
Wii U recaptures the console magic
the GamePad looks bulky
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sluggish menu system
Software transfer process is unnecessarily convoluted
not intended as a stand-alone camera for snapshots)
handle multi-touch gestures like smartphones and tablets
lack of backward compatibility with the ID
the battery life of the touchpad controller
not connected to the internet and it still comes up
wii u in the public
Normal Wii controllers
console and games can be a bit pricey
not cheap
The game library is still a step short of stellar
play DVDs or Blu-rays
an extra controller in-box to go with the GamePad
not its main selling point
feel like as a big of a leap
what you are left with is a glorified map
feel like bad ports
they are a little bit slow out of the gate
The Wii U user interface is a slow beast to navigate
Wii U lacked third party games
gamepad I will mention is not portable
the stand to hold it sideways was unstable and occasionally would fall
put USB ports on the back and front
missing some key features like the ability to transfer save data between console or to a MicroSD card
nicely with old peripherals like the Wii Remote or GamePad which
video output is still limited to 1080p via HDMI
lacks the deep vibration of most
lack of a video player or the inclusion of DVD playback are a shame
Wii U will only allow one GamePad per console
there are no options to save the battery life by dimming the screen
The Wii U lacks many of those features
visuals look too plastic on your TV set
battery life is horrendous
the screen can be turned off to extend battery life
users cannot create their own topics
the new console definitely feels a bit pricey
the HDMI output is locked to limited-range RGB only
slightly jagged text and lacks multi-touch
zombie-killing swag will be lost forever
screen lacks a little vibrancy and crispness
the Wii U not play Blu-ray discs
cutesy characters and colourful graphics
choppy framerate of the standard game modes
You never have to turn on your TV
It suffers few of the visual issues that are so prevalent in the other modes
Player animations are a bit rough around the edges
falls a bit short of the high bar the franchise has set for itself
powerless GamePad is not that huge
the charging cord is pretty long
lacking is the ability to use a keyboard device while typing
the screen is not full HD
these buttons are a little too far inside
none of these games are Wii U exclusives
there is no way to save drawings you or the other players have made

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Nintendo Wii U - Full Specifications

Storage	32GB 8GB
CPU cores	3
GPU Clock Speed	550.0 MHz
CPU speed	1.24 GHz
CPU model	IBM PowerPC
GPU name	AMD Radeon HD "Latte" GPU
RAM memory	2GB

Number of controllers included	1
Features	Audio/Microphone Input Display Screen Independent Game Play Memory Card Slot Microphone Power Console On/Off Touch Screen Vibration
Motion Detection	Accelerometer Gyroscope IR Sensor/Transmitter
Connection Method	Wireless
Number of joysticks	Dual
Directional Pad	yes
Triggers	4
Weight	56.44 oz
Number of buttons	8
Alternative Controller	Wii Remote
Alternative Controller Included	no
Number of supported wireless controllers	4

Backward compatibility	yes
Accessories included	Game
Type of media supported	Blu-ray
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)	yes

Ethernet	no
WiFi	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11b 802.11g
USB	yes
Number of USB Inputs	4
Number of USB 2.0 ports	4
Bluetooth	no
HDMI	yes
Number of HDMI outputs	1
HDMI version	1.4a
A/V Outputs	Component Audio RCA
Component output	yes
Composite output	yes
SCART out	no
S-video output	no
VGA outputs	no
Digital optical input	no
Digital optical output	no

Screen size	6.2 in
3D Support	yes
HDR	no
Resolutions supported	1080i 1080p 480i 480p 720p

Audio format	DTS 5.1

Depth	10.6 in
Width	6.75 in
Height	1.8 in
Weight	56.44 oz
Colour of product	Black White

Online service	Nintendo Network
Social features	Leaderboards Messaging Browser Netflix YouTube
App Store	Nintendo eShop
Video Streaming	yes

Nintendo Wii U - Q&A (21)

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jacelyn
over 2 years ago
Does Nintendo Wii U use hdmi?
francis_hoppe
about 2 years ago
Yes, the Wii U uses an HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
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leonardo_dv
over 2 years ago
Does Nintendo Wii U controller work on Switch?
lucius
about 2 years ago
Yes Nintendo Wii U controllers are compatible with the Switch.
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pearl
over 2 years ago
Is Nintendo Wii U worth it?
dann.doyle
about 2 years ago
Yes, even though the Wii U has been officially discontinued, it is still a favorite amongst seasoned gamers due to the vast library already available.
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ian
about 2 years ago
Does Nintendo Wii U have Netflix?
andera
about 2 years ago
No, the Wii U used to have Netflix, but it was discontinued in 2020.
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karina
about 2 years ago
Can Nintendo Wii U play Wii games?
gertude_hegmann
about 2 years ago
Yes, Wii games can be played on the Wii U.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Why was the Wii U such a failure?
kimberely
over 1 year ago
It was big, bulky, and wasn't a true handheld console, as you needed to be within range of the Wii U to be able to use it. The GamePad also had poor battery life and its touchscreen features felt more gimmicky than fun.
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angelo
over 1 year ago
Despite creating the beginnings of a hybrid console, the Wii U's GamePad wasn't perfect. It was big, bulky, and wasn't a true handheld console, as you needed to be within range of the Wii U to be able to use it. The GamePad also had poor battery life and its touchscreen features felt more gimmicky than fun.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
What was the Wii U's codename?
joan2a
over 1 year ago
Wii U (WUP) The Wii U was known as Project Cafe during development, although the product code on the console is WUP-001.
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misti
over 1 year ago
Project CaféWii U
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Why is the Wii U yellow?
trudi
over 1 year ago
The yellow light indicates that the Wii is off but the WiiConnect24 is on, operating in standby mode.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
How long will Wii U last?
seth.auer
over 1 year ago
Announced back in February, the Nintendo Wii U and 3DS eShops will be shut down in 2023. This means that users will no longer be able to purchase any form of digital media for either consoles, including games, apps, demos, and even wallpaper themes.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
What does the U in Wii U stand for?
elisha
over 1 year ago
Wii U is supposed to be a console for everyone, from your family and friends playing games together as "WE" (Wii) Or for "YOU" (U) the gamer who wants to play by yourself. Because Wii U is supposed to focus on both the casual and the hardcore gamers.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Is the Wii U eShop still open 2022?
rueben_parker
over 1 year ago
As of August 29, 2022, it is no longer possible to use a Nintendo eShop Card to add funds to an account in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. However, it will still be possible to redeem download codes until March 27, 2023.
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herbert.langosh
over 1 year ago
Nintendo will close the Wii U and 3DS eShops on March 27, 2023. Users won't be able to add new funds to their accounts after August 29, 2022.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
What is special about the Wii U?
bruno.okeefe
over 1 year ago
Wii U is Nintendo's first high definition home console, a powerful system with a controller that changes the way you can play games and connect together. There are several hardware packs available – take a look at the available hardware options on our Wii U website.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
What was the most successful Wii U game?
seth.auer
over 1 year ago
The best-selling game on the Wii U is Mario Kart 8. First released in Japan on May 29, 2014, it went on to sell over 8.4 million units worldwide.
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marissa_thiel
over 2 years ago
Does Nintendo Wii U play Blu-ray?
mollie
about 2 years ago
No, despite having an optical drive, the Nintendo Wii U can not play any discs except its own.
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linnie
about 2 years ago
Is Nintendo Wii U still online?
shanon
about 2 years ago
Yes, but as of 27 March 2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop according to Nintendo's official website.
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elton.hauck
about 2 years ago
Does Nintendo Wii U play dvds?
cherri_dach
about 2 years ago
No, the Wii U will only play dedicated discs, it will not play any movie or game CDs / DVDs.
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pamula
over 2 years ago
Does Nintendo still update the Wii?
evan.johnston
about 2 years ago
No, Nintendo has officially stopped supporting updates for the Wii.
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katherina
over 2 years ago
Can the Wii U play GameCube games?
nathanael.schroeder
about 2 years ago
No, the Wii U cannot play Game Cube games.
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sheree.leuschke
about 2 years ago
Can the Wii U play Switch games?
maryann.sauer
about 2 years ago
No, the Wii U cannot play Switch games.
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denver.osinski
over 2 years ago
Does Nintendo Wii U play GameCube games?
pauletta
about 2 years ago
No, the Wii U does not play GameCube games.
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armida.bradtke
about 2 years ago
Should i buy a Wii U or Nintendo Switch?
nanci.klein
about 2 years ago
If you're trying to decide between these two consoles, then the Switch is definitely the better choice. While they both have high specifications and great controllers, the Switch's portability and awesome Joycons give it an edge over the Wii U.
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Nintendo Wii U Nintendo - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.6

Based on 12 reviews

The Verge

Published: 18.11.2012

Nintendo Wii U review

3.5

Years after the Wii upended the gaming industry, Nintendo takes on consoles present and future

gamesradar

Published: 27.11.2012

NBA 2K13 Wii U review

3.0

A schizophrenic trip down the court

Nintendo Wii U Wii U review: Gone, but not forgotten

Expert Reviews

Published: 02.06.2014

Wii U review: Gone, but not forgotten

4.0

It may not be super powerful, but Nintendo delivers a fun and innovative new console that finally gets online right

Nintendo Wii U PictoParty Review - Review

Nintendo World Report

PictoParty Review - Review

Nintendo Wii U A great game system for kids, but its successor is on the horizon

CNET

Published: 24.10.2016

A great game system for kids, but its successor is on the horizon

The Wii U is good for Nintendo lovers and great for families, but hold out for the Switch, the Wii U's imminent successor.

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 05.07.2019

Nintendo Wii U

Nintendo Wii U: 4.8 out of 5 stars from 12 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Digital Trends

Published: 18.11.2012

Nintendo Wii U review | Digital Trends

Delivering graphics on par with the Xbox 360 and PS3, can Nintendo's successor to the Wii succeed based solely on the promise of its unique GamePad?

Nintendo Wii U Nintendo Wii U review | Stuff

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Nintendo Wii U review | Stuff

The new future of consoles starts with Nintendo’s Wii U. Or does it? We hit up the latest gaming hardware to find out

PCMAG

Published: 21.11.2012

Nintendo Wii U Review

4.0

The Wii U, Nintendo's first step into high-definition gaming, is an ambitious console that's brimming with potential, even if that potential hasn't quite been realized yet.