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Wii U Tech Specs So Far

Here's a round-up of all the technical specs for the Wii U released so far from Nintendo:

Launches
November 18 in North America.

Price
$299.99 for Basic Set / $349.99 for Deluxe Set

Size
Approximately 1.8 inches high, 10.6 inches deep and 6.75 inches long.

Weight
Approximately 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg)

Wii U GamePad
The Wii U GamePad controller removes the traditional barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world. The GamePad incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio LCD touch screen, as well as traditional button controls and two analog sticks. Inputs include a +Control Pad, L/R sticks, L/R stick buttons, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons, ZL/ZR buttons, Power button, HOME button, -/SELECT button, +/START button, and TV CONTROL button.

The GamePad also includes motion control (powered by an accelerometer, gyroscope and geomagnetic sensor), a front-facing camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, rumble features, a sensor bar, an included stylus and support for Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality.

It is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and weighs approximately 1.1 pounds (500 g).

Other Controllers
The Wii U console is capable of supporting two Wii U GamePad controllers, up to four Wii Remote (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers or Wii U Pro Controllers, and Wii accessories such as the Nunchuk, Classic Controller and Wii Balance Board.

Video Output
Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI, Wii D-Terminal, Wii Component Video, Wii RGB, Wii S-Video Stereo AV and Wii AV.

RAM
The Wii U has 2GB of RAM, 1GB for gaming and 1GB for system memory.

CPU
IBM Power-based multi-core processor.

GPU
AMD Radeon-based High Definition GPU.

Storage
Wii U uses an internal flash memory (8 GB with the Basic Set; 32 GB with the Deluxe Set) for data storage. It also supports SDHC memory cards and external USB storage.

Media
Wii U and Wii optical discs. Wii U optical discs have a 25 GB data capacity.

Networking
Wii U can be connected to the Internet via a wireless (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) connection. The console features four USB 2.0 connectors – two in the front and two in the rear – that support Wii LAN Adapters.

Wii Compatibility
Nearly all Wii software and accessories can be used with Wii U.

Audio Output
Uses six-channel PCM linear output via HDMI connector, or analog output via the AV Multi Out connector.

Energy Efficiency:
Wii U utilizes specially designed power-saving features to lower its energy consumption.

Comments
  • looks pretty good.
  • I hope all the games work with the classic controller pro and don't REQUIRE the gamepad.
  • For a Nintendo console, this is actually pretty cool. I think I'm going to get one, if only to see what they do with Zelda, Mario, and others with the new tech.
  • dont wry u can still use wii mote and nunchuck and the wii u ccp controller too
  • "CPU IBM Power-based multi-core processor GPU AMD Radeon-based High Definition GPU." And the most important tech specs are vague and meaningless. Does it also have lots of rams and a shiny chassis?
  • It sounds promising, but I think I'll wait and see how much support it receives; I'd hate to prematurely drop $350 on something I end up only turning on a couple times a year.
  • Doesn't really say a whole lot. Gonna have to wait til someone gets their hands on an actual unit.

  • Sounds surprisingly powerful. Looking forward to playing it.

  • How about some ACTUAL Tech specs like you said? Like RAM, Processing Speed, what AMD GPU it's using? Is this thing just another Wii with HD or does it have some power behind?
  • Hmmm, not bad... especially considering the discs hold over 8 GB's =P. I also appreciate how back-compatible Nintendo is.
  • I am disappoint.
  • So do we know if it's region locked yet?
  • When people say they want to know the WiiU tech specs they mean they want detailed information on the CPU , GPU, and other important specs which we can use to gage the power of the device. IBM power-base multicore processor tells me almost nothing.
  • Why bother releasing technical specs when there's no specifics about the CPU and GPU?
  • I'm surprised Nintendo stuck with the old DS type screen, rather than a more modern, and precise, multitouch screen like every phone/tablet has been using for years now.
  • ADDITIONAL WII U SPECS RIGHT HERE: 2GB of RAM with 1GB dedicated to games. "There are still huge question marks hanging over the two most important components, though: the CPU and GPU. Nintendo didn’t say a word about either at its press conference. The latest info we have, which leaked yesterday, is that the GPU is probably based on AMD’s R700 core, which was used by the Radeon HD 4000 series. The R700 is a strong GPU — the Wii U will be capable of outputting full 1080p graphics — but it is ultimately a four-year-old GPU." SOURCE: http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/136121-nintendo-confirms-wii-u-specs-and-release-date-prices-it-above-xbox-360-and-ps3
  • Cool, cool. I'm preordering this bad boy soon. Then for Xmas, the Vita will join my family :D
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