Nintendo Wii U

The Wii U is a video gaming console designed and manufactured by Nintendo and the successor to the Nintendo Wii. The console supports 1080p graphics and has 2GB of memory. It will be available in a basic white version with 8GB of internal storage and a premium black version with 32GB of storage.

The full Nintendo Wii U specifications follow:

Release Date
Buy
-
Size	Dimensions	-
	Weight	-
Connectivity	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11
	USB	4 x 2.0 USB
Memory	Internal	basic	8 GB
		premium	32 GB
	External	SD; USB HDD
	Optical	Slot-loading proprietary drive (25GB per layer)
	RAM	2 GB
		games	1 GB
		system	1 GB
Hardware	CPU	IBM multi-core processor (POWER7-based)
	GPU	-
	Chipset	-
	Audio	six-channel audio
	Video	HDMI 1.4; AV multi out
	Others
Design
Colors	Black, White
Links	Official Site

The Wii U features a new controller called the Wii U GamePad which has an embedded touchscreen which allows you to continue you game on your controllers display even if the television is switched off.




Check out the specs of the Wii U GamePad below

Size	Dimensions	1.8 x 6.8 x 10.5 inches
	Weight	-
Display	Type	resistive touchscreen
	Size	6.2 inches
	Resolution	854 x 480 pixels
	Features	158 ppi pixel density
Connectivity	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11
	IR	Yes
Camera	Front	Yes
		Features	video calls
		Video
Hardware	Audio	Stereo speakers; microphone
	Video	-
	Sensors	3-axis accelerometer; 3-axis gyroscope
	Others	NFC; stylus
Controllers	Two clickable analog sticks and one D-pad;
Design	slate form factor
Colors	Black, White
Battery	-
	Stand-by	-
	Usage	-

Traditional gamers will have the option of using the Wii U Pro Controller, which will be sold separately. These controllers will feature standard control sticks, buttons and triggers. This controller will allow the Nintendo Wii U to compete better with the Sony PlayStation 3 and the Microsoft Xbox 360.



The Nintendo Wii U is backward compatible with the Nintendo Wii, and Wii U games can support compatibility with Wii peripherals like the Wii Remote Plus and the Nunchuk. However it will be compatible with Nintendo Gamecube discs or peripherals.