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[[File:Wii_U_console_and_controller.jpg|thumb|400px|The Wii U console and its controller, the Wii U gamepad. This is the version that was demonstrated and showcased at E3 2012.]][[File:Gamepad.jpg|thumb|282px|The Wii U gamepad being used to display a level map in [[Pikmin 3]].]]The '''Wii U '''is the most recent home console by [[Wikipedia:Nintendo|Nintendo]], and the successor to the Wii. The Wii U is Nintendo's sixth home console and is capable of displaying high-resolution graphics similar to the Xbox 360 and the PS3.
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[[File:Wii U console.png|thumb|300px|The Wii U console and its controller, the Wii U GamePad.]]
The '''Wii U''' is [[Nintendo]]'s seventh home console – and the successor of the Wii – released on {{date|18|November}} in North America, {{date|30|November}} in Europe and Australia, and {{date|8|December|2012}} in Japan. The primary feature of the Wii U is the Wii U GamePad, which has a 6.2-inch touchscreen. This screen can be used to provide different views into the game's world, and titles featuring Off-TV Play can be displayed entirely on it, leaving the television free to be used for something else while gaming.


The Wii U comes with a new type of controller, the '''Wii U GamePad'''. This new controller's main features are the embedded touchscreen and its ability to display games featuring Off-TV Play Support, after the television has turned off.
The GamePad has the buttons of a standard controller, with dual analog sticks, triggers and D-pad, plus a front facing camera, microphone, Near Field Communication capability, gyroscope and accelerometer. It is able to function as a universal TV remote control that does not require the Wii U to be turned on.


You are allowed to play the games with a Wii remote, or a new upgraded version of it that has the wii motion plus built in. You can now have up to five players. The Wii u will also come with features such as nintendo TVii, Miiverse, and Internet.
The Wii U is backwards compatible with [[Wii]] software and controllers, meaning Wii games such as the ''[[New Play Control!]]'' versions of [[Pikmin (game)|''Pikmin'']] and ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' can be played on the Wii U. In addition, some games require the use of a Wii Remote, even if only for the additional players.


This console has many launch titles from first party developers and third party developers. Some first party developer games are: ''New Super Mario Bros. U, Pikmin 3, NintendoLand, ''and ''more . ''''Some third party developer games are '''The Amazing Spiderman: Ultimate Edition, Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition, Zombie u, COD: Black Ops II, Darksiders II, Assassin's Creed III,''' and more''.'''
Aside from its unique controller, it also has a secondary controller (sold separately) called the Wii U Pro Controller. This controller features the same button layout as the GamePad, but on a more compact design with no touchscreen, for use by the more serious gamers. The [[GameCube]] controller can also be used with purchase of an adapter, though the only title to support it is ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.


The Wii U, aside from its unique controller, will also have a secondary controller (sold separately) called the '''Wii U Pro Controller.''' This controller features the same button layout as the gamepad, but on a more compact design with no touchscreen, for use by the more "core gamers."
==''Pikmin'' content==
===''Pikmin 3''===
{{main|Pikmin 3}}
The third installment in the {{ps}}, ''Pikmin 3'', was released on the Wii U in 2013. This game features two new types of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], a new story involving new characters, and usage of the Wii U GamePad for efficiency. ''Pikmin 3'' can be purchased as a retail game or downloaded digitally from the Nintendo eShop.


Due to the Wii U's processing power and overall performance, the Wii U arguably holds the place of the world's most powerful console once it launches, with capabilities surpassing that of the Xbox360 and PS3.
===''Nintendo Land''===
{{main|Nintendo Land|Pikmin Adventure}}
''Nintendo Land'' is a launch title for the Wii U, and showcases the use of the Wii U GamePad using different Nintendo IPs in games. A ''Pikmin'' game exists, known as ''Pikmin Adventure'', where players, consisting of one captain akin to [[Olimar]] and up to 4 other Pikmin as playable characters, traverse through levels, defeating robotic variants of standard ''Pikmin'' enemies.


==Backwards Compatibility==
===''Pikmin'' Short Movies===
The Wii U has backwards compatibility with all Wii games. It is not, however, capable of playing Gamecube games or allowing the use of Gamecube peripherals.
{{main|Pikmin Short Movies}}
The ''Pikmin'' Short Movies are short films which showcase close up interactions of Pikmin with each other and everyday objects. They were released on both [[Nintendo 3DS]] and Wii U. On the 3DS, movies can be played in 3D, while on the Wii U, they are played in HD. They were available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop until {{date|8|October|2020}}, after which the app was removed, and the videos were uploaded to Nintendo's YouTube channel a day later.


However, many games from the Gamecube and earlier consoles will be available for purchase as virtual console titles.
===eShop re-releases===
{| class="wikitable"
! Game || Region || Release date
|-
! rowspan="3" | {{npcp1}}
| Europe || {{date|1|September|2016}}
|-
| North America || {{date|29|September|2016}}
|-
| Japan || {{date|20|June|2017}}
|-
! rowspan="3" | {{npcp2}}
| Europe || {{date|15|December|2016}}
|-
| North America || {{date|30|March|2017}}
|-
| Japan || {{date|20|June|2017}}
|}


[[File:Wii-u-controller-redesign.jpg|thumb|Another shot of the controller.]]
===Other===
While not directly a ''Pikmin'' game, ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' features some ''Pikmin'' content and is on the Wii U.
[[File:WiiTransfer.png|thumb|right|220px|Pikmin transferring files for ''Sonic and the Black Knight''.]]
When transferring data from Wii to Wii U, [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] are seen "[[carrying]]" the data over to a ship, which then "flies" to the Wii U. The Pikmin then carry data over to the Wii U system.
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==''[[Pikmin 3]]''==
==Miiverse==
In 2007, Miyamoto first hinted about the possibility of ''Pikmin 3''. Finally, after 5 years of showing nothing, ''Pikmin 3'''s Wii U adaption (formerly a Wii title) was shown at E3 2012. It was the first official game ever announced for the Wii U. ''Pikmin 3'' was showcased to be able to display the Wii U's primary functionalities, from displayed stunning HD graphics, from enhanced gameplay options and mechanics, even to the use of the gamepad's addition screen.
{{main|Miiverse}}
Miiverse was a form of social media built into the console itself. Players could join communities for games, post screenshots and drawings, and even participate in contests on Miiverse. Before its shutdown, there were two ''Pikmin'' related communities on the Wii U's Miiverse catalog: "Pikmin 3", which was used to share about the game itself and the ''Pikmin'' Short Movies, and "Pikmin 3: Developers' Room", where Miyamoto and other developers released information on ''Pikmin 3'', such as [[downloadable content]] packs. Interviews with Miyamoto and contests were also announced here. Miiverse was also available for the [[Nintendo 3DS]].


''Pikmin 3'' is currently set to be released in the Spring of 2013 in Japan, August 4th in America, and the 25th July in Europe.
==Gallery==
==Trivia==
<gallery>
*Not including the Gamecube versions of ''[[Pikmin]]'' and ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', the Wii U can play all of the [[Pikmin series|Pikmin games]].
Wii U Console.jpg|A black Wii U.
[[Category:Pikmin 3]]
Wii U GamePad Final.jpg|The Wii U GamePad.
[[Category:Other]]
Pikmin 3 Gamepad gameplay.png|The Wii U GamePad being used to display a [[Radar|level map]] in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''.
</gallery>
 
==External links==
*[http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu Official Wii U Website]
*[http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu/features Details of Wii U Features]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRivS8wFsa0 YouTube video showing the Wii to Wii U System Transfer Tool]
 
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[[Category:Consoles]]

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The Wii U and its GamePad.
The Wii U console and its controller, the Wii U GamePad.

The Wii U is Nintendo's seventh home console – and the successor of the Wii – released on November 18th in North America, November 30th in Europe and Australia, and December 8th, 2012 in Japan. The primary feature of the Wii U is the Wii U GamePad, which has a 6.2-inch touchscreen. This screen can be used to provide different views into the game's world, and titles featuring Off-TV Play can be displayed entirely on it, leaving the television free to be used for something else while gaming.

The GamePad has the buttons of a standard controller, with dual analog sticks, triggers and D-pad, plus a front facing camera, microphone, Near Field Communication capability, gyroscope and accelerometer. It is able to function as a universal TV remote control that does not require the Wii U to be turned on.

The Wii U is backwards compatible with Wii software and controllers, meaning Wii games such as the New Play Control! versions of Pikmin and Pikmin 2 can be played on the Wii U. In addition, some games require the use of a Wii Remote, even if only for the additional players.

Aside from its unique controller, it also has a secondary controller (sold separately) called the Wii U Pro Controller. This controller features the same button layout as the GamePad, but on a more compact design with no touchscreen, for use by the more serious gamers. The GameCube controller can also be used with purchase of an adapter, though the only title to support it is Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Pikmin content[edit]

Pikmin 3[edit]

Main article: Pikmin 3.

The third installment in the Pikmin series, Pikmin 3, was released on the Wii U in 2013. This game features two new types of Pikmin, a new story involving new characters, and usage of the Wii U GamePad for efficiency. Pikmin 3 can be purchased as a retail game or downloaded digitally from the Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo Land[edit]

Main articles: Nintendo Land and Pikmin Adventure.

Nintendo Land is a launch title for the Wii U, and showcases the use of the Wii U GamePad using different Nintendo IPs in games. A Pikmin game exists, known as Pikmin Adventure, where players, consisting of one captain akin to Olimar and up to 4 other Pikmin as playable characters, traverse through levels, defeating robotic variants of standard Pikmin enemies.

Pikmin Short Movies[edit]

Main article: Pikmin Short Movies.

The Pikmin Short Movies are short films which showcase close up interactions of Pikmin with each other and everyday objects. They were released on both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. On the 3DS, movies can be played in 3D, while on the Wii U, they are played in HD. They were available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop until October 8th, 2020, after which the app was removed, and the videos were uploaded to Nintendo's YouTube channel a day later.

eShop re-releases[edit]

Game Region Release date
New Play Control! Pikmin Europe September 1st, 2016
North America September 29th, 2016
Japan June 20th, 2017
New Play Control! Pikmin 2 Europe December 15th, 2016
North America March 30th, 2017
Japan June 20th, 2017

Other[edit]

While not directly a Pikmin game, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U features some Pikmin content and is on the Wii U.

Pikmin transferring files for Sonic and the Black Knight.

When transferring data from Wii to Wii U, Pikmin are seen "carrying" the data over to a ship, which then "flies" to the Wii U. The Pikmin then carry data over to the Wii U system.

Miiverse[edit]

Main article: Miiverse.

Miiverse was a form of social media built into the console itself. Players could join communities for games, post screenshots and drawings, and even participate in contests on Miiverse. Before its shutdown, there were two Pikmin related communities on the Wii U's Miiverse catalog: "Pikmin 3", which was used to share about the game itself and the Pikmin Short Movies, and "Pikmin 3: Developers' Room", where Miyamoto and other developers released information on Pikmin 3, such as downloadable content packs. Interviews with Miyamoto and contests were also announced here. Miiverse was also available for the Nintendo 3DS.

Gallery[edit]

  • A black Wii U.

    A black Wii U.

  • The Wii U GamePad.

    The Wii U GamePad.

  • The Wii U GamePad being used to display a level map in Pikmin 3.

    The Wii U GamePad being used to display a level map in Pikmin 3.

External links[edit]

Nintendo consoles
GameCube • Wii • Wii U • 3DS • Switch
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