d21lewis on 14 August 2015
Nintendo Wii U
Nintendo's follow up to the wildly successful Wii U didn't set the world on fire but it still has a few tricks up its sleave. Released in November of 2012, here's the list of its features:
Control inputs: Wii U GamePad, Wii U Pro Controller, Amibo figurines, 3DS portable console (select games)
Wii U GamePad's Notable Features:
- Full color touch screen (second screen experience)
- Built in 1.3 mp camera
- TV/Cable/Satellite universal remote
- Standard stereo headphone jack
- Gyroscopic controls
- NFC capabilities
- Stereo Speaker
- Microphone
Hardware Features
- SD card support
- External HDD USB support
- Four USB 2.0 ports
- Blue Tooth capability
Software Features:
- Web browser
- File/Folder option
- TVii function (soon to be discontinued)
- Miiverse social app
- Backwards compatibility (Wii)
- Virtual Console (emulation for various consoles)
- Video chat option
- Voice chat (select games)
- Off screen play (most games, video apps)
- Entertainment apps: Hulu, Netflix, etc
- WiiU Street View
- "Quick Start" feature
- Limited "Achievements/Trophy" support for certain games
