The GamePad can also charge with the cradle that comes buddled with the Deluxe package. The Wii U GamePad must plug into the wall to recharge (not the actual Wii U console) and uses its own AC adapter - it is not USB-based.The Wii U GamePad has limited "best performance" range from the console of about 24 feet (8 meters).Note: Additions to this section must include a citation and follow the format provided. This section collects tidbits of information about the Wii U console. The following games all released on November 18th along with the system: The Wii U launched with 23 games in North America.
External Hard Drives which draw power from the Wii U system and USB Thumb drives may not work optimally. Nintendo reccomends an external Hard Drive with its own power source for best compatability. If you wish to expand the memory on Wii U you will need to purchase a USB Hard drive or Flash Storage/Thumb Stick. It only functions fully in Wii mode (backwards compatability and Wii saves etc). However its use is limited, it cannot be used for Wii U saves. Note: Both versions of Wii U come with an expansion SD Card slot which Nintendo states can support up to 32GB of memory.
- Charging cradle and stands for console and controller.
- The release date was first revealed during the Nintendo Wii U press conference on September 13, 2012.
The Wii U launched on Novemin North America/USA, on Novemin Europe and Australia and on Decemin Japan. It doesn't feature GameCube controller ports like the Wii, but an optional accessory allows the connection of GameCube controllers specifically for Super Smash Bros. Althought it won't play GameCube games, like its predecessor, it's fully backward compatible with Wii games and accessories. Additionally, the Wii U possesses " Near Field Communition" capabilities, which is a means of wireless data transfer. The system features a touchpad integrated with its GamePad, and allows up to two of those controllers to sync to the system simultaneously. The Wii U was announced in 2011 and later shown during E3 2011 at Nintendo's Press Conference and again at CES 2012. The Nintendo Wii U is recognized as the first "eighth" generation console system, and the successor to 2006's Nintendo Wii gaming system.