About
About
The Wii U is a home video game console developed by Nintendo as the successor to the Wii. Released in late 2012, it was the first eighth-generation video game console and competed with Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
CPU
IBM PowerPC 750-based tri-core "Espresso" @ 1.24 GHz
RAM
2 GB DDR3 (≈1 GB for games, 1 GB for system) shared with GPU
Sound
Integrated audio processor supporting 5.1-channel surround via HDMI
Display
Up to 1080p (1920×1080) output
Media
Proprietary Wii U Game Disc (optical) + digital download
Launch Info
Launch Info
Manufacturer
Nintendo
Released
2012
Features
Notable Features
GamePad with built-in 6.2" touchscreen and motion controls
Off-screen play and second-screen gaming
Miiverse social network integration
Backward compatibility with Wii games and accessories
Color Variants
White (Basic)
Black (Deluxe)
Platform Lineage
Predecessor
PAL Wii
Successor
PAL Nintendo Switch
Competitors
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
PlayStation 3
Market Trends
24-month price analysis, top rising games, average price by genre
Most Valuable Games
$470.19
Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two [Collector's Edition]
$407.49
Pokemon Rumble U
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$390.17
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 [English]
$260.60
Axiom Verge Multiverse Edition
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$231.60
Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff
$228.93
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate [Premium Edition]
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$206.98
Hello Kitty Kruisers with Volante Racing Grip
$184.24
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham [Limited Editon]
$181.29
Zelda Wind Waker HD [Limited Edition]
$178.57
LEGO The Hobbit [Limited Edition]
$172.42
Project Zero: Maiden Of Black Water [Limited Edition]
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$169.16
Skylanders Superchargers [Superdeal]
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$158.10
LEGO Marvel's Avengers [Figure Bundle]
$156.00
LEGO Jurassic World [Limited Edition]
$156.00
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes [Toy Bundle]
$143.82
Shmup Collection
$137.01
Mario Kart 8 [Premium Edition]
$135.53
Finding Teddy II
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$135.40
Zelda Twilight Princess HD [Amiibo Bundle]
$125.50
Rodea The Sky Soldier [Bonus Edition]
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$122.18
Teslagrad
$113.03
Hyrule Warriors [Limited Edition]
$111.57
Zelda Twilight Princess HD [Limited Edition]
$110.38
Rodea the Sky Soldier [Limited Editon]
$110.16
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
Highest Rated Games
9.0 / 10
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
9.0 / 10
Pikmin 3
9.0 / 10
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
9.0 / 10
Bayonetta 2
9.0 / 10
Shovel Knight
9.0 / 10
Mario Kart 8
9.0 / 10
Super Mario Maker
9.0 / 10
Rayman Legends
9.0 / 10
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games
9.0 / 10
Super Smash Bros.
9.0 / 10
Super Mario 3D World
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9.0 / 10
Bayonetta
8.0 / 10
Nintendo Land
8.0 / 10
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
8.0 / 10
Just Dance 2015
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8.0 / 10
Injustice: Gods Among Us
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8.0 / 10
NBA 2K13
8.0 / 10
New Super Mario Bros. U
8.0 / 10
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
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8.0 / 10
Fast Racing Neo
8.0 / 10
Batman: Arkham Origins
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8.0 / 10
Tekken Tag Tournament 2
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8.0 / 10
Assassin's Creed III
8.0 / 10
Mass Effect 3
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8.0 / 10
Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Top Publishers
Top Publishers
Nintendo
96 games
Ubisoft
29 games
Activision
26 games
Warner Bros.
25 games
Little Orbit LLC
10 games
ak tronic Software & Services GmbH
10 games
Browse by Genre
Browse by Genre
Action & Adventure
142
~$48.65
Top: Bayonetta 2 [Special Edition]
9.0
Platformer
22
~$37.03
Top: Super Mario 3D World [Limited Edition]
9.0
Racing
14
~$67.90
Top: Mario Kart 8 [Limited Edition]
8.6
Music
13
~$16.07
Top: Just Dance 2015
7.8
Sports
11
~$25.40
Top: Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games
8.6
Party
11
~$22.12
Top: Nintendo Land [Nintendo Selects]
7.7
FPS
8
~$40.00
Top: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag [Skull Edition]
8.4
Fighting
8
~$35.27
Top: Super Smash Bros. [Limited Edition]
8.5
Other
7
~$30.32
Top: Wii Fit U
7.4
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Simulation
4
~$155.88
Top: Terraria
8.0
RPG
4
~$49.46
Top: Paper Mario: Color Splash
7.5
Strategy
2
~$13.37
Top: Pikmin 3
8.6
Other Regions
JP
129 games
US
407 games
All Games (179)
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