Category:Wii U

Revealed at Nintendo's 2011 E3 press conference, the Wii U is the next-generation successor to the Wii. The Wii U is Nintendo's first high-definition console (capable of outputting 1080p video). As with its predecessor, the Wii U features a brand new controller—this time with a touchscreen built in. Wii U hardware is backwards-compatible with Wii games and peripherals (e.g., the Wii remote) but does away with its predecessor's ability to play GameCube games.

Launch games
The Wii U will launch in North America on November 18, 2012 with 26 games, on November 30, 2012 in Europe and in Australia with 21 games, and on December 8, 2012 in Japan with 11 games:

Alongside the above mentioned retail titles, digital-only games via Nintendo eShop will also be available on launch day for the Wii U in the following regions: