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|na=November 18th, 2012 <ref>{{Cite person|quote=First! Wii U arrives in US stores in another 66 days. And I won't ask you to do the math. That makes launch day, here in America, Sunday November 18th. Who won the bet?|name=[[Reggie Fils-Aime]]|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12vyUOdPXbE|title=Wii U Preview Event: Wii U launch date revealed}}</ref>
|media = {{List|Wii U optical disc, Wii optical disc<ref>{{Cite Web|url= http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu/features/#/features-backwards-compatibility|title= Backwards compatibility|site= Wii U Official Site - Features}}</ref>}}
|jp=December 8th, 2012
|eu=November 30th, 2012 <ref>{{Cite person|quote=Today, I can reveal that Wii U will be available from shops in Europe on November 30th.|name=Satoru Shibata|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8caNNt3YV3w|title=Nintendo Direct: Wii U launch date revealed}}</ref>
|aus=November 30, 2012}}
|media = [[wikipedia:Nintendo optical disc|Wii U Optical Disc]]<br>[[wikipedia:Nintendo optical disc|Wii Optical Disc]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu/features/#/features-backwards-compatibility|title=Backwards compatibility|site=Wii U Official Site - Features}}</ref>
|predecessor = [[Wii]]
|predecessor = [[Wii]]
|successor = [[Nintendo NX]]
|successor = [[Nintendo Switch]]
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}}
The '''Wii U''' is a [[Nintendo]] home console, successor to the [[Wii]]. It can output HD graphics up to {{wp|1080p}}, making it Nintendo's first HD console. The Wii U comes with a GamePad which features a touchscreen, gyroscope, microphone, speakers, and a front-facing camera. It also allows games to be played directly to it without using a TV. The console is also backwards compatible with the Wii and has its own Virtual Console library.


The '''Wii U''' is the successor of the [[Wii]]; it can output HD graphics up to [[wikipedia:1080p|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.<ref>{{Cite person|quote=It’s crazy because the game is running in full HD [on the television], we are streaming another picture on the GamePad screen, and it’s still 60 frames per second. And the latency on the controller is just 1/60 of a second, so it’s one frame late. It’s crazy, it’s so fast. It’s almost instant. That’s why it responds so well. So it can be used as a real game-design thing.|name=[[wikipedia:Michel Ancel|Michel Ancel]]|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/15/at-160-of-a-second-gamepad-latency-wont-ruin-the-wii-u|title=IGN: At 1/60 of a Second, GamePad Latency Won't Ruin the Wii U}}</ref> The GamePad features a resistive touchscreen, like the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] systems. The Wii U was announced at [[wikipedia:Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011|E3 2011]].
An 8GB white Basic Set was released alongside a 32GB black Deluxe Set. A [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD#Wii U Deluxe Set Bundle|''Zelda''-themed special limited edition Deluxe Set bundle]] was also released. It included a black console marked with the [[Wingcrest]] and wind symbols in gold, plus a download code for a digital copy of {{TWWHD}} and {{HH}}.


Developer [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] announced that he would like to make a high-definition ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|Zelda]]'' game for the Wii U.<ref>{{Cite person|quote=This is an HD system, our first HD system, and we want to create a real HD Zelda game for it, you will see a lot of these in-depth and deep experiences in terms of visual style. You will also see some play styles that are fun and interesting because of the play structure.|name=[[Shigeru Miyamoto]]|url=http://kotaku.com/5814227/how-the-wii-u-one-ups-television|title=Kotaku: How the Wii U One Ups Television}}</ref> This game was first shown at E3 2014 with a short cinematic trailer.
=={{TLoZ|-}} Games==
The following games can be purchased as physical Wii U optical discs or digitally from the Nintendo eShop. The Wii U version of {{BotW}} is notable for being the last first-party title published for the console, being released nearly two months after its discontinuation in January of 2017.


==''The Legend of Zelda'' Games==
===Main===
===Main releases===
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD|The Wind Waker HD]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|Twilight Princess HD]]''
*{{BotW}}
*{{BotW}}
===Remakes===
*{{TWWHD}}
*{{TPHD}}
===Spin-Offs===
*{{HW}}


===Virtual Console===
===Virtual Console===
*{{TLoZ}} ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]])
Games from the Wii Virtual Console can also be played on the Wii U.
*{{TAoL}} (NES)
*{{ALttP}} ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]])
*{{OoT}} ([[Nintendo 64|N64]])
*{{TMC}} ([[Game Boy Advance|GBA]])
*{{PH}} ([[Nintendo DS|DS]])
*{{ST}} (DS) <small>(Europe only)</small>


===''Zelda'' related===
====Main====
*''[[Nintendo Land]]'' (features a ''Zelda'' [[The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest|minigame]])
*{{TLoZ}}
*''[[Scribblenauts Unlimited]]'' (features ''Zelda'' characters and objects)
*{{TAoL}}
*''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' (''Zelda''-themed Dynasty Warriors spin-off)
*{{ALttP}}
*{{OoT}}
*{{MM}}
*{{TMC}}
*{{PH}}
*{{ST}}
*{{SS}}


The Wii U is also backwards compatible with [[Wii]] disc games as well as Virtual Console titles, so it is capable of playing any of the [[Wii#The Legend of Zelda Games|Zelda games released for the Wii]]. However, while the Wii can play [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] games, the Wii U cannot do so.
====Spin-Offs====
*{{ZG&W}} {{Exp|Through the ''Game & Watch Gallery 4'' Game Boy Advance game}}


===Demo===
===Backwards Compatible===
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 {{TP}}. 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.
====Main====
*{{TP}} {{Exp|Wii version}}
*{{SS}}


==''The Wind Waker HD'' Limited Edition Deluxe Set Bundle==
====Spin-Offs====
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*{{LCT}}
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|content1= [[File:TWWHD-WiiU Bundle Front.png|right|180px|Limited Edition The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Deluxe Set]]
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A limited edition [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD#Limited Editions|''The Wind Waker HD'']] Wii U Deluxe Set was released in North America at a suggested retail price of $299.99.<ref>{{Cite web| quote= A new limited-edition Wii U bundle featuring The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD launches on Sept. 20 at a suggested retail price of $299.99.| published= 2013-08-28| retrieved = 2013-08-29 | url= http://press.nintendo.com/| title= | site= Nintendo Press Room }}</ref> 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]]''.<ref>{{Cite web| quote=The bundle includes a black Deluxe Wii U console; a GamePad controller adorned with gold lettering, a gold Hyrule crest and gold symbols from the game; a download code for the digital version of Hyrule Historia . . . and a code that can be used to download The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD from the Nintendo eShop immediately at no additional cost.| published= 2013-08-28| retrieved = 2013-08-29 | url= http://press.nintendo.com/| title= | site= Nintendo Press Room }}</ref>


==Trivia==
====Other====
The Wii U is Nintendo's first home console to not have an exclusive mainline Zelda game developed for it.
*{{SSBB}}


==Videos==
===Other===
{{Youtube|12vyUOdPXbE|200|left|The American Wii U Preview Event held on September 13, 2012}}
*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
{{Youtube|8caNNt3YV3w|200|left|The European Wii U Preview Event held on September 13, 2012}}
{{Youtube|Ua_-gGHge5k|200|left|''The Wind Waker HD'' limited edition Wii U bundle unboxing}}


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==Gallery==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:WiiUDemo.png|The Zelda tech demo, with a prototype Wii U GamePad
File:Wii U White.png|A Basic Set white Wii U
File:Wii U Black.png|A black Wii U Deluxe Set
File:TWWHD-WiiU Bundle Console.png|{{TWWHD|-}} limited edition Wii U
File:TWWHD-WiiU Bundle Console.png|A black Wii U Deluxe Set with the ''Zelda''-themed GamePad
File:TWWHD-WiiU Bundle Front.png|{{TWWHD|-}} limited edition Wii U box front
File:TWWHD-WiiU Bundle Back.png|{{TWWHD|-}} limited edition Wii U box back
File:WiiUDemo.png|Prototype Wii U featuring the [[Zelda HD Experience|''Zelda'' HD Experience]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Video Gallery===
{{Youtube|Ua_-gGHge5k|200|{{TWWHD|-}} limited edition Wii U unboxing}}
==Trivia==
*The Wii U is so far the only home Nintendo console to not have a ''Zelda'' game made exclusive for it during its lifespan, excluding the remasters of {{TWW|-}} and {{TP|-}} that it received as they are enhanced re-releases of older titles. Although {{BotW|-}} was designed from the ground up for the Wii U, it ultimately had a Nintendo Switch version developed alongside the Wii U version later during development and was also released for the Nintendo Switch.
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The Wii U is a Nintendo home console, successor to the Wii. It can output HD graphics up to 1080p, making it Nintendo's first HD console. The Wii U comes with a GamePad which features a touchscreen, gyroscope, microphone, speakers, and a front-facing camera. It also allows games to be played directly to it without using a TV. The console is also backwards compatible with the Wii and has its own Virtual Console library.

An 8GB white Basic Set was released alongside a 32GB black Deluxe Set. A Zelda-themed special limited edition Deluxe Set bundle was also released. It included a black console marked with the Wingcrest and wind symbols in gold, plus a download code for a digital copy of The Wind Waker HD and Hyrule Historia.

The Legend of Zelda Games

The following games can be purchased as physical Wii U optical discs or digitally from the Nintendo eShop. The Wii U version of Breath of the Wild is notable for being the last first-party title published for the console, being released nearly two months after its discontinuation in January of 2017.

Main

Remakes

Spin-Offs

Virtual Console

Games from the Wii Virtual Console can also be played on the Wii U.

Main

Spin-Offs

Backwards Compatible

Main

Spin-Offs

Other

Other

Gallery

  • A Basic Set white Wii U

    A Basic Set white Wii U

  • The Wind Waker HD limited edition Wii U

    The Wind Waker HD limited edition Wii U

  • The Wind Waker HD limited edition Wii U box front

    The Wind Waker HD limited edition Wii U box front

  • The Wind Waker HD limited edition Wii U box back

    The Wind Waker HD limited edition Wii U box back

  • Prototype Wii U featuring the Zelda HD Experience

    Prototype Wii U featuring the Zelda HD Experience

Video Gallery

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The Wind Waker HD limited edition Wii U unboxing

Trivia

  • The Wii U is so far the only home Nintendo console to not have a Zelda game made exclusive for it during its lifespan, excluding the remasters of The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess that it received as they are enhanced re-releases of older titles. Although Breath of the Wild was designed from the ground up for the Wii U, it ultimately had a Nintendo Switch version developed alongside the Wii U version later during development and was also released for the Nintendo Switch.

References

  1. ↑ "First! Wii U arrives in US stores in another 66 days. And I won't ask you to do the math. That makes launch day, here in America, Sunday November 18th. Who won the bet?" —Reggie Fils-Aime (Wii U Preview Event: Wii U launch date revealed.)
  2. ↑ "Today, I can reveal that Wii U will be available from shops in Europe on November 30th." —Satoru Shibata (Nintendo Direct: Wii U launch date revealed.)
  3. ↑ Backwards compatibility , Wii U Official Site - Features.
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