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{{Infobox-Console | {{Infobox-Console | ||
|image= | |image=[[File:Wii U Console and Gamepad.png|250px]] | ||
|caption=The Wii U (standard white model and Game Pad) | |||
[[File:Wii U Console and Gamepad.png|250px]] | |||
|caption=The | |||
|creator=[[Nintendo]] | |creator=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|released={{Released|NA|November 18, 2012|Europe|November 30, 2012|Australia|November 30, 2012|Japan|December 8, 2012}} | |released={{Released|NA|November 18, 2012|Europe|November 30, 2012|Australia|November 30, 2012|Japan|December 8, 2012}} | ||
|predecessor=[[Wii]] | |predecessor=[[Wii]] | ||
|successor=[[Nintendo Switch]] | |successor=[[Nintendo Switch]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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The '''Wii U''' is an eighth-generation home console system first released in the Americas on November 18, 2012. It is the successor to the [[Wii]], and was succeeded by the [[Nintendo Switch]]. | The '''Wii U''' is an eighth-generation home console system first released in the Americas on November 18, 2012. It is the successor to the [[Wii]], and was succeeded by the [[Nintendo Switch]]. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The Wii U built on the capabilities of the Wii, by including HD graphics, enhanced memory and processing, and more sensitive motion controls. Its primary feature is the Game Pad, which has a touch screen, in addition to functioning like a regular controller. It also includes a built-in motion sensor, sensor bar, rechargeable battery, [[amiibo]] sensor, and camera. The Wii U is also | The Wii U built on the capabilities of the Wii, by including HD graphics, enhanced memory and processing, and more sensitive motion controls. Its primary feature is the Game Pad, which has a touch screen, in addition to functioning like a regular controller. It also includes a built-in motion sensor, sensor bar, rechargeable battery, [[amiibo]] sensor, and camera. The Wii U is also compatible with all of the Wii Games, effectively having a complete Wii emulator, and Wii remotes can be used to play on it. | ||
Despite these features, however, the Wii U has consistently suffered poor overall sales, especially compared to its predecessor, and ended up in third place in the major console market, falling behind the Xbox One and Playstation 4 in sales. | Despite these features, however, the Wii U has consistently suffered poor overall sales, especially compared to its predecessor, and ended up in third place in the major console market, falling behind the Xbox One and Playstation 4 in sales. | ||
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==''Kirby'' games on the Wii U== | ==''Kirby'' games on the Wii U== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SSB4 Cover.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' | |||
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse boxart.jpeg|'''{{KRC KRP}}''' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' | *''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' | *''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' | ||
*''[[ | *''[[{{KSS KFP}}]]'' | ||
*''[[ | *''[[Kirby's Super Star Stacker]]'' (Japanese only) | ||
*''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' | *''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' | *''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' | *''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' | *''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' | ||
*''[[ | *''[[{{KCC KPP}}]]'' | ||
*''[[ | *''[[{{KSS KMA}}]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' | *''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' | *''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' | ||
*''[[ | *''[[{{KRDL KAW}}]]'' | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *Betweeen the [[Wii]] and the [[Nintendo Switch]], the Wii U was never released in South Korea. Therefore, ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'' was not localized into Korean. | ||
{{Navbox-Consoles}} | {{Navbox-Consoles}} | ||
[[Category:Game platforms]] | [[Category:Game platforms]] | ||
