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Nintendo - Nintendo Wii U Console Basic Set

Model: WUPSWAAB

SKU: 5709727
4.5 of 5 4.5 of 5 (42 reviews)

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Discover a world where you don't play video games, you live them. Discover a world where your friends, movies, TV shows and the Web all collide. Take entertainment into your own hands and eliminate the barriers between you and the gaming world with the Nintendo Wii U Console. The Wii U gives you a second window into the gaming world through the stunning, 6.2" LCD touch screen of the GamePad. A controller, monitor, camera, sound system and Web navigator all in one, the GamePad revolutionizes the gaming console and gives you more ways than ever to interact with your media.

Nintendo Wii U connects you to a new world of online gaming in the Miiverse. Create your own Mii character and explore a vast community, where you can challenge your friends to multiplayer games, discover new content and communicate with gamers around the globe. Connect to the Web right from your GamePad, and bring the Internet to life on your home TV. Find your favorite shows, sports contests and more in a flash with your GamePad via Nintendo TVii, which lets you control TV channels, Wii U Video Entertainment and your own TiVo DVR in one place. Plus, you can enjoy all of your favorite original Nintendo Wii games and controllers on your new console. Featuring a slim, trendy design, 8GB storage, an ultrafast IBM Power® processor and high-definition support via HDMI, the Wii U delivers an elite multimedia experience.

Product Features

  • Includes
    White 8GB Wii U system, GamePad controller with stylus, sensor bar, console AC adapter, GamePad AC adapter and HDMI cable.
  • Wii U GamePad
    Breaks down barriers between you and your entertainment with a 6.2" 16:9 LCD touch screen, motion control system, front-facing camera, microphone, stereo speakers, rumble feature, button controls and analog sticks.
  • Built-in Nintendo TVii
    Lets you use the intuitive Wii U GamePad to control and engage with TV shows, movies and sports programming like never before, and works with Wii U Video Entertainment, TV channels and your own TiVo DVR (not included).
  • Miiverse online gaming community
    Allows you to play games with friends around the world, post messages to other gamers, discover new content and easily access your recently used applications and entertainment content.
  • Nintendo eShop
    Puts a wide variety of downloadable games and content at your fingertips for direct delivery to your console.
  • Internet browser
    Lets you surf the Web on your home TV screen and use the GamePad to navigate sites (Internet service required).
  • Backward compatibility
    Works with most games from the original Wii console, as well as the Wii Remote, Wii Remote Plus, Nunchuk controllers, Balance Board and many other Wii accessories, so you can continue to enjoy your favorite Wii features.
  • HDMI output for 1080p resolution
    Brings visuals to life with incredible depth and clarity on your high-definition screen.
  • IBM Power-Based Multicore Processor
    Along with an AMD Radeon™-based high-definition graphics processor delivers fast performance with excellent quality.
  • 8GB internal flash memory
    Along with external USB support allows you to store media files.
Product images, including color, may differ from actual product appearance.
  • Color Category
    White
  • Hard Drive Capacity
    8GB
  • USB Input
    Yes
  • Instant Content
    Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube, Hulu Plus
  • Wi-Fi Built In
    Yes
  • HDMI Output
    Yes
  • Graphic Quality
    1080p
  • Smart Capable
    Yes
  • Smart Device Capabilities
    Web Browser
  • Wi-Fi Ready
    Yes
  • UPC
    045496880859

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Customer Reviews

Nintendo - Nintendo Wii U Console Basic Set (38 out of 42)
Great fun so far
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Great
5
Posted by: from St. Louis, MO on 05/11/2013The system is far superior to the original wii and my kid never wants to put it down. I even like it for sports games. The batter life on the hand set isn't the greatest but you can charge it every night. This was truly a "Best Buy".

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Nice upgrade from wii. Still not competitive.
3
Posted by: from greenville, sc on 05/10/2013Nice upgrade from the Wii. New Super Mario Bros. is fun. Once Sony and Microsoft release their new systems, the Wii U will probably suffer the same fate as the Dreamcast. I think Nintendo hasn't had a great console since the SNES while Sony and M$ keep improving with each new system. If the Wii and its first-party games didn't interest you then the Wii U isn't for you. I think Wii U purchasers will know who they are.
  • Age : 35-44
  • Gender : Male

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good for kids
4
Posted by: from michigan on 05/10/2013My eight year old loves it. Nintendo has always been geared for the younger game players.
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  • Gender : Male

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Great camera
5
Posted by: from FloriDA on 05/04/2013Easy to connect and set up. Great to play with friends and family.
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  • Gender : Female

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Awesome
4
Posted by: from Ofallon mo on 05/03/2013Best game system for a family.wish there wad more games
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  • Gender : Male

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Very easy to use and navigate
4
Posted by: from Kansas City, MO on 05/03/2013Not a big gamer, basically got for the exercise games, but still a good value even if used just for that. Always good that you can also still play the old Wii games on it too.
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  • Gender : Female

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Kids Love It
5
Posted by: from Hickory, Nc on 04/28/2013I bought this for my sons 5th birthday. He loves it.
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  • Gender : Male

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It's great if you're a Nintendo fan
4
Posted by: from MN on 04/28/2013The Wii U is great for its audience- the die hard Nintendo fans, and the people who just want to play first party Nintendo games. I think everyone has learned this by now- since the Gamecube, and maybe starting with the 64, you buy a Nintendo so that you can play their awesome first party games when they come out. I can't forsee Nintendo making any progress in converting Sony or Microsoft users (even though I'm sure many people buy multiple consoles). I wouldn't recommend this to someone who is only going to purchase one console. Everything runs fine- I personally don't care for the interface of the Wii and the Wii U, but it's nice having some of the social features that were lacking with the Wii.
  • Age : 25-34
  • Gender : Male

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Love the Wii U... hope it gets more support soon!
5
Posted by: from Philadelphia, PA on 04/27/2013I got the Wii U just to play Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. It was worth every penny. I love the option to play on just the control pad screen and not have to use the TV (great for when someone else wants to use the TV in the living room, or if I just want to play in bed). I hope Nintendo does something to market the system better and to get more games soon, because I really want this console to succeed!
  • Age : 25-34
  • Gender : Male

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