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{{Console infobox
|name=Wii U
|jname=ウィー・ユー
|jtrans=Wii U
|image=Wii U console.png
|caption=The Deluxe Wii U console
|jprelease=December 8, 2012
|narelease=November 18, 2012
|eurelease=November 30, 2012
|aurelease=November 30, 2012
|specs=*Size: 1.8 inches high, 10.5 inches deep, 6.8 inches long.
*Weight: Approximately 3.41 pounds (1.5 kg).
*CPU: IBM PowerⓇ-based multi-core processor
*GPU: AMD Radeon™-based HD GPU
*Storage: Internal flash memory, SD Cards, USB Devices, Wii (U) Optical Discs
*Networking: Wireless (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) connection, USB 2.0 connectors ×4
*Backwards Compatibility: Wii Accessories/ Games
*Audio: Uses six-channel{{tt|*|HDMI}} and analog output{{tt|*|AV Multi Out connector}}
*Video: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. HDMI (3D stereoscopy supported), Wii D-Terminal, Wii Component Video, Wii RGB, Wii S-Video Stereo AV and Wii AV
|congen=8
|pokegen={{gen|III}}{{tt|*|spin-off game by Virtual Console}}, {{gen|IV}}{{tt|*|by backwards compatibility}}, {{gen|V}}{{tt|*|by backwards compatibility; side series}}, {{gen|VI}}
|type=Home
|colors={{colorswatch|fff|White}}{{colorswatch|000|Black}}
|nw=yes
|smw=yes
|np=yes
|sw=yes
|sbw=yes
}}

The '''Wii U''' (Japanese: '''ウィー・ユー''' ''Wii U'') is [[Nintendo]]'s home game console for the {{wp|history of video game consoles (eighth generation)|eighth generation}} of video games.

{{n|Next Nintendo home console revealed at E3|First officially announced}} during the Electronic Entertainment Expo or E3 of 2011, the Wii U (previously referred to as ''Project Café'') is the successor of the [[Wii]] and is backwards-compatible to all Wii games and controllers. The console features a 6.2-inch touch screen-capable controller equipped with a camera, called the Wii U Game Pad. In addition, the console is capable of playing games at 1080p with a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio. Its handheld counterpart is the [[Nintendo 3DS]].

==Technical specifications==
*Size: 1.8 inches high, 10.5 inches deep, 6.8 inches long.
*Weight: Approximately 3.41 pounds (1.5&nbsp;kg).
*CPU: IBM PowerⓇ-based multi-core processor.
*GPU: AMD Radeon™-based HD GPU.
*Storage: Internal flash memory.
**External Storage: SD memory cards, USB storage.
**Game Storage: Wii U and Wii optical discs.
*Networking: Wireless (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) connection, USB 2.0 connectors ×4.
*Backwards Compatibility: Most Wii accessories and games are compatible with the Wii U.
*Audio: Uses six-channel PCM linear output via HDMI® connector, or analog output via the AV Multi Out connector.
*Video: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI (3D stereoscopy supported), Wii D-Terminal, Wii Component Video, Wii RGB, Wii S-Video Stereo AV and Wii AV.

==Features==
*[https://miiverse.nintendo.net/ Miiverse]: allows communication with a community of both Wii U and [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] owners
*[[Nintendo Network]]
*TV Remote: The Wii U GamePad can be used as a regular TV remote
*Near Field Communication (NFC): Can communicate wirelessly with objects above it.
*Nintendo eShop: "The digital storefront for Wii U will be available at launch and offer a variety of content for people to download and enjoy. Consumers will also be able to purchase and download select games that are also available at retail stores." ~ Nintendo. eShop was also used in 3DS.
*Video Entertainment: Hulu Plus, Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube
*Video Chat: Uses front-facing camera of GamePad to have video chats with other Wii U owners.
*Internet Browsing

==Pokémon games==
All releases listed are the year in which the Japanese version was released.

{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]
|Versus fighting
|2014
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokkén Tournament]]
|Arcade fighting
|2016
|}<br clear="left">

===Nintendo eShop===
====Nintendo eShop titles====
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Rumble U]]
|Action RPG
|2013
|}<br clear="left">

====Retail titles====
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]
|Versus fighting
|2014
|}<br clear="left">

====Virtual Console games====
[[Virtual Console]] games are old games that were originally released on past consoles, and have now been re-released on the Nintendo eShop. They can be downloaded after being bought.
{| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #777; background: #CCC; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Title
! style="background: #EEE" | Genre
! style="background: #EEE" | Original system
! style="background: #EEE" | Original release
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #EEE" | VC release
|-
|style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#FFF"|[[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]
|style="background:#FFF"|Pinball
|style="background:#FFF"|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|style="background:#FFF"|2003
|style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#FFF"|2014
|}{{left clear}}

===Via backwards compatibility===
Running in Wii Mode, the Wii U can be used to play games playable on the [[Wii]].

====On game discs====
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]
| Battle simulation
| 2006
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
| Versus fighting
| 2008
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]
| Action-adventure
| 2009
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]
| Action-adventure
| 2011
|}<br clear="left">

====WiiWare games====
[[File:WiiWare.png|thumb|WiiWare]]
{| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #777; background: #CCC; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Title
! style="background: #EEE" | Genre
! style="background: #EEE" | Release
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Cost
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[My Pokémon Ranch]]
|Virtual Life
|2008
|1000 Wii Points
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Rumble]]
|Fighter
|2008
|1500 Wii Points
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)]]
|Dungeon crawler
|2009
|1200 Wii Points
|}
{{left clear}}

====Virtual Console games====
{| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #777; background: #CCC; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Title
! style="background: #EEE" | Genre
! style="background: #EEE" | Original release
! style="background: #EEE" | VC release
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Cost
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Snap]]
|First-person rail shooter
|1997
|2007
|1000 Wii Points
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]
|Puzzle
|2000
|2008
|1000 Wii Points
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Super Smash Bros.]]
|Versus fighting 
|1999
|2009
|1000 Wii Points
|}
{{left clear}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Wii U console white.png|Basic Wii U
File:Wii U GamePad.png|Wii U GamePad
File:Wii U GamePad back.png|Back of the Wii U GamePad
File:Wii U Pro Controller.png|Wii U Pro Controller
</gallery>

==Cameos==
*Players have a Wii U in their [[bedroom]] in {{pkmn|X and Y}} and {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. {{ga|Calem}} and {{ga|Brendan}} have a black Wii U, while {{ga|Serena}} and {{ga|May}} have a white Wii U.

==External links==
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2011/02/spec/index.html Nintendo of Japan]

==References==
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