In a surprise announcement, Nintendo also detailed a new service for the console, dubbed Nintendo TVii, that allows the GamePad to act as a second screen for TV and streaming-video viewing and control.

Nintendo wanted to create a new games console that would appeal to a wider audience. Initially, the Wii U will be offered in two bundles, ranging in price from $299 to $349 (although it's worth noting that retailers often create their own ad hoc bundles with new consoles, games, and accessories). DATA RESPONSE Nintendo Wii U Nintendo revolutionised the world of. Since its 2011 announcement, we've seen and sampled Wii U hardware and games a few times, but without any official information on how much the system and its accessories will cost, or when it would be available, beyond the Holiday 2012 time frame. starting November 19, and will cost $299 and up.įirst teased more than one year ago at E3 2011, the Wii U is the first mover in the generation of game consoles beyond the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii.

Nintendo TVii announced for the Wii U (pictures)Īt a press conference today in New York, Nintendo announced long-awaited details about the upcoming Wii U video game console.

Wii U: Full details on Nintendo's tablet gaming console.

Order online today for fast home delivery. Nintendo Switch wont be able to play your library of Wii U discs or 3DS cartridges, as Nintendo has confirmed that its upcoming console doesnt feature physical backwards compatibility. Both Paper Mario applications and Excite Truck are under the machinery and equipment category, Wavebird is under toys, and Mii is under both machinery and equipment and education/entertainment. Find your Nintendo Switch games to play at home or on the go From Super Mario Olympics to Among us at Argos. The Game Boy Advance and Wii U applications are under the categories machinery and equipment and toys with the Wii U also being under education/entertainment. The one Japanese name (ペーパーマリオオリガミキング) is for Paper Mario: The Origami King. As always we shall have to wait and see whether these trademarks amount to anything new.

Game Boy Advance games have long been rumoured to be next on the list of Virtual Console games for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. These trademarks were applied for on 12th May 2020 and were published today 8th June 2020 and include Game Boy Advance and Wii U. Nintendo has recently filed for seven new trademarks in Japan sparking speculation.

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