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FacebookNintendo have updated their console line up with their first HD console the Wii U. But the touchscreen controller was the star of the show featuring innovative new ways to play
The white touchscreen controller, reminiscent of tablet computers, can broadcast standard-definition video but also features a directional pad, microphone, dual analog sticks, speakers, two pairs of shoulder buttons and a front-facing camera, which can be used to make video calls.
The console itself will use proprietary high-definition optical discs, 1080p HDMI output and internal memory that can be upgraded with USB and SD technology.
The new console is the first Nintendo device to support high-definition graphics and will sport a microprocessor or brain from IBM and graphics processors from AMD.
The initial game line-up suggests Nintendo is trying to woo hardcore gamers back to the fold, with popular first-person shooters such as Ubisoft SA’s Ghost Recon, Sega’s Aliens and EA’s Battlefield 3.
“There are so many developers already responding to creating new games for the videogame system we are proposing with Wii U,” said Iwata. “It can satisfy all tastes with deeper gameplay actions.”
With at least nine months to market, Nintendo could still make modifications and the game slate might change.
Though it may not repeat the first Wii bonanza, the new Nintendo device, nonetheless, will exert some pressure on traditional console rivals to come up with new systems.
“It’s smart for a number of reasons. There are two levels of interface, the touchscreen for casual gamers and the buttons for more core types,” said Ricardo Torres, editor-in-chief for gamespot.com.
“They have a lot of games core gamers care about. “It’s like a sandbox for developers. It’s up to them to decide the experience that works best.”
Wii U Features
» A new controller with a 6.2-inch touchscreen with traditional controls and two analogue Circle Pads. The Wii U controller also includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, sensor strip and a stylus.
» Backward compatibility with all Wii accessories
» The size of the console hasn’t changed much but it now packs a Multi-core processor from IBM and a HD graphics capable graphics from AMD
» The console will have internal memory and the option to expand memory with SD and USB storage
Nintendo has introduced the world to the Wii’s touchy new big brother: the Wii U. The Japanese gaming giant unveiled the Wii video game console’s successor, which will broadcast high-definition video and feature a touchscreen controller that can detect motion and interact with what appears on a television display.
“Up until now, home console games had to occupy the TV screen in order to be played,” said Nintendo president Satoru Iwata. “The new controller for Wii U, with its 6.2-inch screen built in, means you won’t need to give up your gameplay when someone else comes in the room and wants to watch a TV program.”
“Up until now, home console games had to occupy the TV screen in order to be played,” said Nintendo president Satoru Iwata. “The new controller for Wii U, with its 6.2-inch screen built in, means you won’t need to give up your gameplay when someone else comes in the room and wants to watch a TV program.”
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The white touchscreen controller, reminiscent of tablet computers, can broadcast standard-definition video but also features a directional pad, microphone, dual analog sticks, speakers, two pairs of shoulder buttons and a front-facing camera, which can be used to make video calls.
The console itself will use proprietary high-definition optical discs, 1080p HDMI output and internal memory that can be upgraded with USB and SD technology.
The new console is the first Nintendo device to support high-definition graphics and will sport a microprocessor or brain from IBM and graphics processors from AMD.
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The initial game line-up suggests Nintendo is trying to woo hardcore gamers back to the fold, with popular first-person shooters such as Ubisoft SA’s Ghost Recon, Sega’s Aliens and EA’s Battlefield 3.
“There are so many developers already responding to creating new games for the videogame system we are proposing with Wii U,” said Iwata. “It can satisfy all tastes with deeper gameplay actions.”
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Though it may not repeat the first Wii bonanza, the new Nintendo device, nonetheless, will exert some pressure on traditional console rivals to come up with new systems.
“It’s smart for a number of reasons. There are two levels of interface, the touchscreen for casual gamers and the buttons for more core types,” said Ricardo Torres, editor-in-chief for gamespot.com.
“They have a lot of games core gamers care about. “It’s like a sandbox for developers. It’s up to them to decide the experience that works best.”
Wii U Features
» A new controller with a 6.2-inch touchscreen with traditional controls and two analogue Circle Pads. The Wii U controller also includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, sensor strip and a stylus.
» Backward compatibility with all Wii accessories
» The size of the console hasn’t changed much but it now packs a Multi-core processor from IBM and a HD graphics capable graphics from AMD
» The console will have internal memory and the option to expand memory with SD and USB storage
