Casey Chan — Nintendo's next console, the Wii U, has got us
excited. It combines the best parts of the Wii with the graphical power of the other consoles and throws in the most insanest, ridiculously awesome controller we've ever played for good measure. But I'm sure you guys have questions. Here's what we know about the Wii U so far.
What Is the Wii U?
It's Nintendo's next generation video game system and amazingly, the video game industry's first new major home console since 2006.
Why is it special?
The controller. The Wii U's controller is smörgåsbord of technology. There a 6.2-inch full touchscreen (but not multitouch) controller with two analog sticks, one d-pad, four face buttons, two shoulder buttons and two triggers. Oh, there's a front facing camera, microphone and all the tilting, turning and motion controls of the original Wii controller too. Basically, it's the tablet-sized love child of the DS and Wii controller.
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Casey Chan — Nintendo's next console, the Wii U, has got us excited. It combines the best parts of the Wii with the graphical power of the other consoles and throws in the most insanest, ridiculously awesome controller we've ever played for good measure. But I'm sure you guys have questions. Here's what we know about the Wii U so far.