So it’s safe to say the rumors are true! Nintendo’s next-gen console controller will sport a 6.5 inch display which can be used to play games when a TV is in use. It’ll also feature a microphone, a gyroscope, an accelerometer, dual analog controls, two shoulder buttons and two triggers, a front-facing camera, a stylus, and it’s a touchscreen too!
Although the controller packs a lot of cool features it was not designed to make the Wii U a portable gaming machine even though you’ll be able to chat and play games via the handheld. The display resolution hasn’t been announced yet but rumor has it (and by sight it’s pretty much confirmed) that the display will be 16:9 to match widescreen display TVs people have in their homes.
To read the full Wii U console review and to watch the E3 release video go here.
It’s finally here, the next generation Wii – the Wii U.
New Controller:
The new controller incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen and traditional button controls, including two analog Circle Pads. This combination removes the traditional barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world. The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home button, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons. It includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, a sensor strip and a stylus.
Other Controls:
Up to four Wii Remote (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers can be connected at once. The new console supports all Wii controllers and input devices, including the Nunchuk controller, Classic Controller, Classic Controller Pro and Wii Balance Board.
Media:
A single self-loading Blu Ray media bay will play 12-centimeter proprietary high-density optical discs for the new console, as well as 12-centimeter Wii optical discs.
Video Output:
Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI, component, S-video and composite.
Audio Output:
Uses AV Multi Out connector. Six-channel PCM linear output through HDMI.
Storage:
The console will have internal flash memory, as well as the option to expand its memory using either an SD memory card or an external USB hard disk drive.
CPU:
IBM Power6-based Quad Core 3.5Ghz CPU
Memory:
512 XDR2 Memory; 1024 GDDR5 Video memory, 16MB eDRAM
Other:
Four USB 2.0 connector slots are included. The new console is backward compatible with Wii and accessories.
