Nintendo Wii U
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December 8, 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 eighth 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 than 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.
Games
Battle Quest
- Main article: The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest
The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest is a mini-game 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 The Wind Waker GamePad.
NES Remix series
- Main article: NES Remix
- Main article: NES Remix 2
The NES Remix series take Nintendo Entertainment System games and slice them into brief challenges; as well as some challenges which form more extensive remixes.
NES Remix, released in December 2013, includes challenges based on The Legend of Zelda; while NES Remix 2, released in April 2014, includes challenges based on The Adventure of Link.
A disc compiling the two games, NES Remix Pack, was released in Japan and America only.
Hyrule Warriors
- Main article: Hyrule Warriors
Hyrule Warriors is a cross-over between 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, a HD version of Twilight Princess was announced. It was released in March 2016.
Breath of the Wild
- Main article: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Breath of the Wild was announced during Nintendo's 2016 E3 Presentation. It was released in March 2017.
Virtual Console
- The Legend of Zelda
- The Adventure of Link
- A Link to the Past
- Ocarina of Time
- The Minish Cap
- Phantom Hourglass
- Spirit Tracks
Gallery
Nintendo Wii U Pro Controllers
