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|caption=The '''Wii U''' console (standard white model and Game Pad) and official logo | |||
|creator=[[Nintendo]] | |creator=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|released={{ | |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]] | ||
|other wikis=[[nwiki:Wii U|NintendoWiki]] | |||
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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]]. | ||
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 | ==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 backwards compatible with all of the Wii Games, and Wii accessories can be used 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. | ||
==Kirby | ==''Kirby'' games on the Wii U== | ||
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KatRC NA box art.png|''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'' | |||
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===Virtual Console=== | |||
*''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' | *''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' | *''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' | *''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|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 & | *''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'' | *''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' | *''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' | ||
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*''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' | *''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' | ||
*''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' | *''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' | ||
==Other games featuring ''Kirby'' characters== | |||
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SSB4 Cover.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' | |||
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==Trivia== | |||
*The Wii U was never released in South Korea. Therefore, ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'' was never localized into Korean. | |||
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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.
Overview[edit]
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 backwards compatible with all of the Wii Games, and Wii accessories can be used 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.
Kirby games on the Wii U[edit]
Virtual Console[edit]
- Kirby's Adventure
- Kirby's Dream Course
- Kirby Super Star
- Kirby's Super Star Stacker (Japanese only)
- Kirby's Dream Land 3
- Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
- Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
- Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
- Kirby: Canvas Curse
- Kirby: Squeak Squad
- Kirby Mass Attack
- Kirby's Epic Yarn
- Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Other games featuring Kirby characters[edit]
Trivia[edit]
- The Wii U was never released in South Korea. Therefore, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse was never localized into Korean.
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