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Home console released in 2012
This console featured the Wii U GamePad, a controller with a screen built into it. The best games on this system made creative use of the console's controller. It was also the first Nintendo console built for HD graphics.
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Wii U
The Wii U console, paired with the Wii U gamepad, allows you to play on two screens, the TV and display, or only on the controller screen. It is the first Nintendo game console to support HD and 1080p video output. It's backward compatible with Wii, and it also supports legacy peripheral devices such as the Wii Remote and the Wii Remote MotionPlus. The name of the “Wii U” was derived from the idea that the previous generation Wii was derived from “We”, while the Wii U was named “You”. There were two variations available on release; this console is the "Basic Set" with only 8GB of built-in flash memory.
Front input slots: SD card slot, USB slot x2
Back input slots: AC adapter slot, AV slot, HDMI slot, USB slot x2
Power supply: Dedicated AC adapter (WUP-002)
Dimensions: 46mm vertically x 172mm horizontally x 268.5mm thick
Mass: Approximately 1550g
Back input slots: AC adapter slot, AV slot, HDMI slot, USB slot x2
Power supply: Dedicated AC adapter (WUP-002)
Dimensions: 46mm vertically x 172mm horizontally x 268.5mm thick
Mass: Approximately 1550g
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Wii U Console AC Adapter
The AC adapter is included with the main console, and uses a proprietary connection.
Input: 230V, 0.9A, 50Hz
Output: 15V/5.0A
Dimensions: Length 70mm x Width 148mm x Thickness 45mm
Cord length: About 100cm
Mass: About 386g
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Wii U Pro Controller
A much more traditional controller for the Wii U. It appears similar to the Wii's Classic Controller Pro, but the connection to the console is wireless and no longer needs to connect via a Wii Remote. In addition to the built-in rumble, the arrangement of the front button and stick is switched upside down so that the left and right stick can be pushed as a button. The controller's battery pack is the same battery used in the original Nintendo 3DS (CTR-003).
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Wii U Optical Disc
An optical disc that contains Wii U software and games. Unlike the discs used for the Wii, these discs have a rounded edge to them, making them quite distinct in terms of feel.
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Wii U Disc Case
The cases that the game discs come in. They're the same size as other standard disc cases such as GameCube, Wii and even standard DVD disc cases. These cases will usually also contain basic Wii U operation manuals and rarely have instruction guides anymore.
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HDMI Cable
A standard gray HDMI cable packaged with the Wii U. A black variant is also packaged with the Nintendo Classic Mini consoles and the Nintendo Switch.
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Wii U Console Vertical Stand
A pair of plastic stands, used to hold the Wii U console vertically. They were sold for a limited time on Nintendo's online store, and are included with the Wii U Premium set.
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Wii U GamePad
The Wii U GamePad is included with the console. It has a standard ABXY button layout and directional pad, along with dual joysticks and a pair of shoulder buttons on each side. The power, plus, minus and home buttons are all present as well, from the Wii Remote, and also has a built-in camera and microphone. The GamePad now also has a TV control button, allowing you to use it as a channel and volume button for your TV monitor. This button also allows you to play games solely on the GamePad's screen, allowing other people to use the TV while you play on the GamePad. You can also play Wii mode on the GamePad, with the black bar above the screen serving as a motion sensor bar for the Wii Remote. The GamePad began being sold individually on November 24th, 2015, limited to the Japanese Nintendo Online Store.
LCD screen:
6.2 inch, 480p resolution LCD (158 ppi)
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Wii U GamePad AC Adapter
This AC adapter is used to charge the Wii U GamePad. It is included with the main console, and uses a proprietary connection.
Input:
230V, 0.9A, 50Hz
Output:
4.75V/1.6A
Dimensions:
Length 99mm x Width 34mm x Thickness 27mm
Cord length:
About 90cm
Mass:
About 173g
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Wii U GamePad Battery
The GamePad battery is a lithium-ion battery built into the GamePad, and is not sold separately.
Battery capacity:
Approximately 1500 mAh
Battery duration:
Approximately 3-5 hours (depending on the software used)
Battery charging time:
Approximately 2.5 hours (when the battery is fully charged from an empty state)
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Wii U GamePad Battery (2550 mAh)
A larger capacity lithium-ion battery for the Wii U GamePad, it was only sold on Nintendo's online store.
Battery capacity:
Approximately 2550 mAh
Battery duration:
Approximately 8 hours (depending on the software used)
Battery charging time:
Approximately 6 hours (when the battery is fully charged from an empty state)
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Wii U GamePad Charging Stand
A small plastic charging stand for the Wii U GamePad. It comes included with the Wii U Premium set.
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Wii U GamePad Stylus
A stylus that is included with, and can be used with, the Wii U GamePad.
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Wii U GamePad Play-Stand
A small plastic stand for the Wii U GamePad. It comes included with the Wii U Premium set. It differs in design and doesn't charge the GamePad, unlike the stand previously shown.
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Fit Meter
A basic activity meter that comes packaged with "Wii Fit U". It displays a small picture of your Mii, a counter that tracks how many calories you've burned, and a pedometer. It can also detect changes in altitude and atmospheric pressure, as well as changes in activity level. It communicates with the Wii U GamePad via infrared.
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Wii U Pro Controller Charging Cable
The Wii U Pro Controller Charging Cable is a USB Mini-B cable included with the Wii U Pro Controller. Since it's just a USB cable, it can be plugged directly into the Wii U for power input.
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Wii U Wireless Microphone
The Wii U Wireless Microphone was released in December 2013, and was primarily released to be used with the pre-installed software “Karaoke JOYSOUND for Wii U”. It can also be used with the Nintendo Switch and it's equivalent title "Karaoke JOYSOUND for Nintendo Switch".
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Wii U Wireless Microphone Receiver
The Wii U Wireless Microphone Receiver was included with the Wii U Wireless Microphone and is required for the microphone to actually work. It can be plugged into one of the Wii U's USB ports for easy use.
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Wii U Wired Microphone
The Wii U Microphone was released primarily to be used with the pre-installed software “Karaoke JOYSOUND for Wii U”. It can also be used with the Nintendo Switch and it's equivalent title "Karaoke JOYSOUND for Nintendo Switch". It uses a USB connection and can be plugged directly into one of the Wii U's USB ports.
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Wii U GamePad Screen Protection Sheet
A protective screen cover for the Wii U GamePad, to prevent the screen from getting scratched. It comes included with the Cleaning Cloth and a Large Stylus (UTL-005).
The hardware number cannot be found on the sheet. Source of the number is
here.
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Cleaning Cloth
A small blue cleaning cloth for the Wii U GamePad. It comes included with the Wii U GamePad Screen Protection Sheet and a Large Stylus (UTL-005).
The hardware number cannot be found on the cloth. Source of the number is
here.
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Wii U Cleaning Disc
The Wii U Cleaning Disc is a plastic disc that comes in the Wii U Lens Cleaning Kit. It's utilised by placing a few drops of liquid on the underside, and then inserting the disc into the Wii U. The console then does the rest of the cleaning itself.
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Cleaning Liquid
This cleaning liquid comes in the Wii U Lens Cleaning Kit, and is applied to the underside of the Wii U Cleaning Disc. The lid has a brush attached, to assist in applying the liquid to the disc without using too much of it.
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Wii U GamePad Horizontal Stand
The Wii U GamePad Horizontal Stand is a small plastic stand that holds the GamePad stable on a flat surface, as the back of the GamePad has grooves that usually leave the GamePad at an angle. It came packaged with "Wii Party U".
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GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U
The GameCube Controller Adapter allows connection to the Wii U with up to four GameCube controllers, and was released on December 6th, 2014. It was only compatible with "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U" and cannot be used for Wii software. However, it can also be used with the Nintendo Switch, system version 4.0.0 or later. After this update for Switch was released, new GameCube Controller Adapters were released with a standard Nintendo logo instead of a Wii U logo.
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Wii U (32GB model)
The Wii U's 32GB model was marketed as the Premium model. In addition to the Wii U's basic contents, the premium model came with the Wii U Console Vertical Stand, Wii U GamePad Charging Stand, Wii U GamePad Play-Stand and a copy of "Nintendo Land".
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Wii U (Event model)
This unusually numbered Wii U model is essentially a regular Wii U console in most areas of usage, but the back has been modified to include two ports for wired Wii U Gamepads to connect to, and the console has a cheaper, worse 5GHz WiFi module than a standard model. This model was apparently used for certain events, though it's currently unknown why this model was used rather than the Wii U kiosk console, WIS-001.