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The '''Nintendo Wii U''' is the sixth home video game console made by [[Nintendo]] to be released internationally. It is Nintendo's first console to feature high definition graphics outputting at 1080p. | The '''Nintendo Wii U''' is the sixth home video game console made by [[Nintendo]] to be released internationally. It is Nintendo's first console to feature high definition graphics outputting at 1080p. Its most prominent feature is the Gamepad, a controller with a screen. Furthermore, the Wii U is backwards compatible with all [[Nintendo Wii]] games. Upon launch, it was available in a standard white version, as well as a deluxe black version and was the only eight generation video game console to ship with an HDMI cable. | ||
==Controllers== | |||
Every Wii U comes with a Gamepad that is essentially a controller with a built-in touch screen. It functions much like the lower screen of the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] handhelds. The Wii U does not support the use of more that one Gamepad. | |||
Nintendo also released a more traditional controller, the Wii U Pro Controller. The Wii U Pro Controller does not have a screen and is supported by most Wii U games. In many games, multiple Pro Controllers can be used at the same time. | |||
Furthermore, some Wii U games support the use of Wii Remotes, which can be used with or without a Nunchuck or Classic Controller, depending on the game. | |||
==Backwards compatibility== | |||
The Wii U is backwards compatible with all [[Nintendo Wii]] games and is able to emulate a Wii itself, thus allowing access to all Wii Virtual Console and ''WiiWare'' titles. However, playing Wii games requires the use of a Wii Remote, which is not included in the Wii U package. | |||
Wii Virtual Console games can only be accessed using the Wii Menu. For games that are also available on the Wii U Virtual Console (such as ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''), the Wii version can be transferred to the Wii U menu for a fee. | |||
==Zelda Games== | ==Zelda Games== | ||
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The Nintendo Wii U is the sixth home video game console made by Nintendo to be released internationally. It is Nintendo's first console to feature high definition graphics outputting at 1080p. Its most prominent feature is the Gamepad, a controller with a screen. Furthermore, the Wii U is backwards compatible with all Nintendo Wii games. Upon launch, it was available in a standard white version, as well as a deluxe black version and was the only eight generation video game console to ship with an HDMI cable.
Controllers
Every Wii U comes with a Gamepad that is essentially a controller with a built-in touch screen. It functions much like the lower screen of the Nintendo DS and 3DS handhelds. The Wii U does not support the use of more that one Gamepad.
Nintendo also released a more traditional controller, the Wii U Pro Controller. The Wii U Pro Controller does not have a screen and is supported by most Wii U games. In many games, multiple Pro Controllers can be used at the same time.
Furthermore, some Wii U games support the use of Wii Remotes, which can be used with or without a Nunchuck or Classic Controller, depending on the game.
Backwards compatibility
The Wii U is backwards compatible with all Nintendo Wii games and is able to emulate a Wii itself, thus allowing access to all Wii Virtual Console and WiiWare titles. However, playing Wii games requires the use of a Wii Remote, which is not included in the Wii U package.
Wii Virtual Console games can only be accessed using the Wii Menu. For games that are also available on the Wii U Virtual Console (such as Ocarina of Time), the Wii version can be transferred to the Wii U menu for a fee.
Zelda Games
Battle Quest
Main Article: The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest
The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest is a minigame that comes with Nintendo Land.
The Wind Waker HD
Main Article: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
An HD version of The Wind Waker was released in 2013. It was also available in a Wii U bundle that came with a limited edition Wind Waker gamepad.
Hyrule Warriors
Main Article: Hyrule Warriors
Hyrule Warriors is a cross-over beween the Legend of Zelda and Dynasty Warriors series. It was released in 2014.
Twilight Princess HD
Main Article: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
In the November 2015 Nintendo Direct, an HD version of Twilight Princess was announced to be released in March 2016.
“Zelda Wii U”
Main Article: Zelda Wii U
Not much is known about the upcoming Zelda title for the Wii U. It is scheduled to be released in 2016.