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Revealed at [[Nintendo]]'s 2011 E3 press conference, the '''Wii U''' is the next-generation successor to the [[Wii]]. The Wii U is Nintendo's first high-definition console (capable of outputting 1080p video). As with its predecessor, the Wii U features a brand new controller—this time with a touchscreen built in. The Wii U hardware is backwards-compatible with Wii games and peripherals, but does not ship with support for [[GameCube]] games or peripherals. | Revealed at [[Nintendo]]'s 2011 E3 press conference, the '''Wii U''' is the next-generation successor to the [[Wii]]. The Wii U is Nintendo's first high-definition console (capable of outputting 1080p video). As with its predecessor, the Wii U features a brand new controller—this time with a touchscreen built in. The Wii U hardware is backwards-compatible with Wii games and peripherals, but does not ship with support for [[GameCube]] games or peripherals. | ||
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==Wii U Virtual Console== | ==Wii U Virtual Console== | ||
[[File:Wii U VC logo.png|thumb|Wii U Virtual Console logo]] | [[File:Wii U VC logo.png|thumb|Wii U Virtual Console logo]] | ||
The '''Wii U Virtual Console''' is the name of [[Nintendo]]'s retro video game emulator for the Wii U. Games are bought using 'points' which are purchased with real currency through the eShop Channel, which accesses the | The '''Wii U Virtual Console''' is the name of [[Nintendo]]'s retro video game emulator for the Wii U. Games are bought using 'points' which are purchased with real currency through the eShop Channel, which accesses the [[Nintendo eShop]]. Currency can be added to your account with a credit card or by purchasing a prepaid card worth a set amount of points. Games can be played offscreen on the Wii U GamePad, without use of the television. | ||
The Wii U Virtual Console is not to be confused with the modern content acquired through the Wii U's eShop channel (e.g. Hyrule Warriors can be purchased through the eShop, but it does not interact with the Wii U VC). Similarly, the Wii Shop channel offers Wii U owners a way to purchase wiiware titles and emulated games for use on the emulated Wii interface (e.g. content exclusive to the Wii) | The Wii U Virtual Console is not to be confused with the modern content acquired through the Wii U's eShop channel (e.g. Hyrule Warriors can be purchased through the eShop, but it does not interact with the Wii U VC). Similarly, the Wii Shop channel offers Wii U owners a way to purchase wiiware titles and emulated games for use on the emulated Wii interface (e.g. content exclusive to the Wii) | ||
