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Nintendo Is Planning A Robust App Store For The Wii U

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by Kyle Hilliard on December 29, 2011 at 12:26 PM

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According to thedaily.com, Nintendo is planning to have an app store for the Wii U that will have software beyond the normal offerings of what is currently available on the Wii and the 3DS.

The digital store on the 3DS does currently offer a few things outside of games like Mario themed calculators, and alarm clocks, but apparently the Wii U will offer far more. It makes sense that Nintendo would be interested in expanding the software of the Wii U consider its controller has more capabilities beyond that of just gaming.

For more on the Wii U, check out our feature where we gathered all we currently know about the console.

Thanks to Brandon for the news tip!

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by LifeTimeGamer12 Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 12:30 PM

VEEEERRY INTERESTING!!
by Zachary Pligge Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 12:32 PM

That's great to hear. I hope it works out well. I'm still planning on picking up the Wii U on launch :]
by Roxas Num.XIII Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 12:32 PM

ANGRY BIRDS!!!!!
by Kid Ica Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 12:34 PM

AWESOME! But just don't make a Nintendo Tablet iPad ripoff thing.
by gamefan4564 Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 12:36 PM

good
by reidloS doG Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 12:39 PM

Welcome Nintendo, again, to the party!! Your about 4-5 years late, but at least you made it! :)
by WUMBOL0GY Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 12:46 PM

apps like on xbox 360 or apps like on ipad? hopefully somewhere in between, this could turn out great.
by sorryjzargo Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 12:46 PM

I'm torn about the Wii U. An HD Legend of Zelda, Metroid, or Super Smash Bros. would be incredible, but I'm unsure exactly how future-minded the system is. It seems early for the next generation to release, and Nintendo might miss out on some technological advances that would give the next Microsoft and Sony system an edge. Also, the name is ridiculous.
by t4tht Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 12:47 PM

Really excited for this new console. Will be my first Nintendo purchase since Gameboy Color!
by LouBattle Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 12:51 PM

Hopefully most of the apps will be games, and not a bunch of stores with only merchandise to sell. I miss the good ol' Nintendo days of yesteryear. I do hope they get it right this time(keeping 3rd party support and all).
by virgietales Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 01:05 PM

Hopefully this means that there will be an internal hard drive and HD remakes of classic games I DON'T WANT LAZY PORTS.
by Mray901 Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 01:46 PM

I'll believe it when I see it.
by Ed is a troll Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 01:53 PM

Im interested if it allows anybody to create apps. If it's like the app store this just might be the greatest move nintendo has ever made capturing the tablet and core audience. I just hope you can access it without turning on the tv itself but streaming everything to the tablet. Great idea indeed, anyone else's thoughts?
by theflamemasta Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 02:00 PM

Theyll just end up making apps or games from like the gameboy and stuff most likely theyll never come out with a whole new title just remakes and making sequels to already good games like zelda.
by styx971 Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 02:05 PM

should we assume that they infact will have decent online then?
by Sepewrathv1 Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 02:21 PM

Wouldn't a dedicated App store make more sense on the 3DS since its portable.
by ckrawl Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 02:22 PM

and.... surprise it will use EA's origin! (j/k) i seriously hope it will not. I'd like to see Steam on it though.
by VinsanityV22 Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 02:38 PM

Looking forward to Nintendo's typical, aggressively overpriced ports of stuff you can find for far cheaper on iTunes, the Android app store, and even the PS Minis!
by slickvicXLII Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 02:48 PM

well why not? that touchpad seems suited to a bunch of apps. it makes perfect sense if you ask me. hopefully, the apps dont suck
by M3rror Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 02:52 PM

Without a multi-touch screen it would be utterly pointless. Sorry Nintendo, your upgrading very well console side, but you need to upgrade the touch screen technology your using. It's outdated. If your trying to compete with Apple and Google, a multi-touch screen is needed.