Wii U
By: Justin
The
Wii U is the latest console by Nintendo. This is the first home console
that can be played on an HD tv. It is also the first console ever to
have another screen that can also be used as a controller. This is
called, the “Gamepad”. The Wii U is the predecessor to the original
Wii. You can use Wii remotes as well as the Wii Pro Controller, the Wii
Classic Controller, and more on the Wii U.
There are many games that are made for the Wii U, such as Zombie U,
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Super Mario 3D World, Nintendo Land, and
many, many more. Some games that are made for Wii U are also made for
the 3DS, Nintendo’s latest hand-held console. There are many amazing
features to the Wii U. The Gamepad has a front facing camera so you can
Wii U Chat with your friends that also have a Wii U. It also holds a tv
button, where you are able to control your tv. You can turn it off, on,
change the input, turn the volume up or down, change the channel, and
look for things to watch. The Wii U also comes with its own
pre-downloaded social network by Nintendo, called Miiverse.
You are also able to create a “Mii”. A Mii is an avatar that you make
to look like a person. It can look like you, or whatever you want it to
look like. Now, if you want to go onto Miiverse and other online
features, you have to make a Nintendo Network ID. You just fill out
some basic information, create a username and password, and you’re
done. Making it is free and takes only a few minutes.
One
great feature of the Wii U is you are able to play the console without
the tv on or on the correct setting. This is because you can use the
Gamepad as a screen. Someone could be watching tv while you’re using
the Wii U.
In some
games, such as Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. for
3DS, you are able to connect your 3DS to your Wii U if you have the
game for both consoles. In this particular case, you are able to use
your 3DS as a controller for this game on your Wii U. This can be very
useful if you’re having friends over and you don’t have enough
controllers.