Wii U

The Wii U is the successor of the Wii; it can output HD graphics up to 1080p, making the Wii U Nintendo's first HD console. The Wii U comes with a unique controller called the Wii U GamePad, that utilizes a proprietary high-speed wireless connection with the console that allows synchronized full-framerate video on the GamePad's screen, with a latency of just 1/60 of a second. The GamePad features a resistive touchscreen, like the Nintendo DS and 3DS systems. The Wii U was announced at E3 2011.

Developer Shigeru Miyamoto announced that he would like to make a high-definition Zelda game for the Wii U. Satoru Iwata mentioned that there will be a Zelda Wii U game, but now is not the time to announce it.

Main releases

 * The Wind Waker HD
 * Zelda Wii U

Virtual Console

 * The Legend of Zelda (NES)
 * The Adventure of Link (NES)
 * A Link to the Past (SNES)

Zelda related

 * Nintendo Land (features a Zelda minigame)
 * Scribblenauts Unlimited (features Zelda characters and objects)
 * Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition (features Zelda costumes and objects)
 * Hyrule Warriors (Zelda themed Dynasty Warriors spin-off)

Demo
At E3 2011, there was a booth for the console, which featured a myriad of tech demos for the Wii U. Most notably, the Zelda HD Experience, a tech demo for the Wii U, was shown. Its appearance was similar to. On the television screen, a boss battle took place, while on the controller, an item screen was displayed. The camera angles and the time of day could be switched as part of the demonstration.

The Wind Waker HD Limited Edition Deluxe Set Bundle
A limited edition The Wind Waker HD Wii U Deluxe Set was released in North America at a suggested retail price of $299.99. The bundle included a black Deluxe Wii U console with a Zelda-themed GamePad, a download code for a digital copy of The Wind Waker HD for use on the Nintendo eShop, and a download code for a digital copy of Hyrule Historia.