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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]] | |||
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|creator=[[Nintendo]] | |creator=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|released={{ | |released={{release|jp=December 8, 2012|na=November 18, 2012|eu=November 30, 2012|aus=November 30, 2012}} | ||
|predecessor=[[Wii]] | |predecessor=[[Wii]] | ||
|successor=[[Nintendo Switch]] | |successor=[[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]]. | 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 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. | |||
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 | |||
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. | ||
==''Kirby'' | ==''Kirby'' Games on the Wii U== | ||
Only one ''Kirby'' game has been released for the Wii U, in ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]''. Apart from that, Kirby, Meta Knight and King Dedede appear as fighters in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. Additionally, their amiibos are compatible with many other Wii U titles, usually unlocking costumes or other quirks. | |||
The following ''Kirby'' games have been released to the Wii U's Virtual Console and are available for purchase from the e-Shop: | |||
*''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' | *''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' | *''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' | *''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' | *''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' | *''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' | ||
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*''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' | *''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' | *''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' | ||
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