Wii U - Nintendo's new hybrid

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    In fact, I consider this megacorporation one of the most significant driving forces in the video game industry. Almost every her project at first looks rather eccentric, and then translates into a very successful enterprise. It’s enough to remember how much dirt was poured first on the Nintendo DS and Wii. Actually, the follower of the latter will be discussed under the cut. Namely, about those grains of information that were released at E3 this year.
    So, meet - Nintendo Wii U:

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    What will surprise the Japanese delegation this time? * drum roll * New revolutionary controller. Not original? Yes, drop it!
    This time the controller will be equipped with not only an accelerometer, gyroscope, vibration, camera, microphone, but also a screen, a stylus and speakers !
    In general, what representatives of nintendo showed is difficult to call a controller. Rather, it is a 6.2-inch new-fashioned tablet computer with a touch screen that interacts with the console as a part-time controller. This is how it will look:
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    It is very difficult to imagine how this miracle will be managed. Much will depend on the weight and thickness of the device itself.
    Still, I cannot help but notice that the new big N venture looks at least intriguing. Now it is not necessary to pause the game before going to the toilet. It is enough to switch the image on the controller screen and enjoy the minutes (or even look for hours) of privacy. The only thing that scares is that, besides Nintendo itself, few people should expect any kind of revolution in gameplay.

    Not much is known about the iron part of the console:
    • Declared backward compatibility with all games and accessories from Wii, including Wii Remote (or Wii Remote +; up to 4 pieces at a time), as well as Classic Controller, Nunchuk, Classic Controller PRO, and Wii Balance Board.
    • The console will finally get FullHD support.
    • Announced support for SD cards and hard drives, in addition to the built-in flash memory
    • 4 USB 2.0 ports.
    • All of this fun will be led by the multi-core IBM Power.

    Starting titles:
    • Arkham city
    • Darksiders 2
    • Tekken
    • Assassin's creed
    • Ninja Gaiden 3
    • Dirt
    • Ghost recon online
    • Metro: Last Light
    • Aliens Colonial Marines


    We were also hinted that the console will be able to communicate with 3DS and that the console will include games from the Battlefield, FIFA, Need for Speed ​​and Harry Potter series.

    The most interesting and visual is presented in the video below.

    If everything is as shown at least halfway, then you have to save money on the console now. It is painfully intriguing.

    Fans of beautiful graphics, please pay attention to the next video.
    My opinion is that Nintendo has every chance to cease to lag behind competitors in the graphic plan.

    UPD
    1. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said the face recognition system is likely to be used in the new Wii U controller.
    2. The first rumors that the console will cost $ 250 were refuted, but said that the price would nevertheless remain at a competitive level.
    3. Nintendo also confirmed that the controller will not be sold separately from the console. And for a joint game, you can use WiiMote.
    4. Zavvi online store opened a pre-order for the console www.zavvi.com/games/consoles/wii-u-console/10475210.html with a price of? 399.85 and a discount of 14? 0.14 (HaXa!), Which is about $ 654. Hard to believe, to be honest. Delivery date is July 20, 2012.
    5. It became known that the MD Radeon HD processor will be responsible for the graphics.
    6. As noted in the comments, games will be sold on proprietary media.
    7. The dimensions of the controller are 26.5 cm wide, 17.2 cm high and 4.6 cm thick.

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