E3 - the new Nintendo console: Wii U

What to make of the new Nintendo console… its hard to really come to any conclusion at the moment as very little is actually known about the consoles spec (graphics cards etc..). We do know that games will be of similar graphical level to a PS3 or XBOX and we also know what the controller will be.

The controller looks wild. That was my first thought. With a touh-screen inside the controller as well as a camera and a full set of buttons to mash it looks to be very innovative, and maybe even revolutionary.

The console will be released next year and will have a 3-4 year head start on the next gen offerings from Microsoft and Playstation.

The other surprise was the software line up with a big shot EA exec coming on stage during the Nintendo press conference and announcing that they will be taking the Wii U seriously and potentially be putting games on the Wii U along with PS3 and Xbox360.

I think it’s too early to really say wether the console will be a big success, but what is certain is that Nintendo remains as one of the true innovators of our generation

also, a quick shout out to Gametrailers.com for there exceptional coverage of E3
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The full spec list from Nintendo is as follows:

Launches: 2012

Size: Approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide and 10.5 inches long.

New Controller: The new controller incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen and traditional button controls, including two analog Circle Pads. This combination removes the traditional barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world. The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home button, Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons. It includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, a sensor strip and a stylus.

Other Controls: Up to four Wii Remote™ (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers can be connected at once. The new console supports all Wii™ controllers and input devices, including the Nunchuk™ controller, Classic Controller™, Classic Controller Pro™ and Wii Balance Board™.

Media: A single self-loading media bay will play 12-centimeter proprietary high-density optical discs for the new console, as well as 12-centimeter Wii optical discs.

Video Output: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI, component, S-video and composite.

Audio Output: Uses AV Multi Out connector. Six-channel PCM linear output through HDMI.

Storage: The console will have internal flash memory, as well as the option to expand its memory using either an SD memory card or an external USB hard disk drive.

CPU: IBM Power®-based multi-core microprocessor.

Other: Four USB 2.0 connector slots are included. The new console is backward compatible with Wii games and Wii accessories.
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