Wii U

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Wii U Deluxe Set
Wii U Basic Set
Wii
 
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Included software
 
 
 
Price (MSRP)1
$349.99
$299.99
$129.99
Colors
Black
White
Black
Video output
Supports up to 1080p HD graphics. Compatible cables include HDMI™, Wii Component Video, Wii S-Video Stereo AV and Wii AV
Supports up to 1080p HD graphics. Compatible cables include HDMI™, Wii Component Video, Wii S-Video Stereo AV and Wii AV
Supports Wii Component Video, Wii Composite or Wii S-Video
Storage2
32GB internal flash memory, plus support for external USB hard drives for additional storage.
8GB internal flash memory, plus support for external USB hard drives for additional storage.
512MB of internal flash memory, plus an SD memory card slot for additional storage.
Includes Wii U GamePad
 
Plays Wii games
Plays Wii U games
 
Uses Wii accessories3
Uses Wii U accessories
 
Plays downloadable games
Controls and enhances your TV viewing experience
 
Accesses an exclusive social gaming community
 
Capable of video chat4
 
Can browse the Internet
Connects with video entertainment services5
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In the box
Black Wii U Console
Black Wii U GamePad
Nintendo Land™ Video Game
Wii U GamePad Stylus
Sensor Bar
Wii U Console AC Adapter
Wii U GamePad AC Adapter
HDMI® Cable
Wii U GamePad Stand
Wii U GamePad Cradle
Wii U Console Stand

White Wii U Console
White Wii U GamePad
Wii U GamePad Stylus
Sensor Bar
Wii U Console AC Adapter
Wii U GamePad AC Adapter
HDMI® Cable






Wii Console
Wii Remote Plus Controller
Wii Sports™ Video Game
Wii Sports Resort™ Video Game
Nunchuk Controller
Sensor Bar
AC Power Adapter
Standard Composite AV Cable
CPU
IBM Power®-based multi-core processor
IBM Power®-based multi-core processor
IBM PowerPC CPU
Graphics Processing Unit
AMD Radeon™-based High Definition GPU
AMD Radeon™-based High Definition GPU
ATI/AMD GPU
Size
Approx. 1.8 inches high, 6.75 inches wide and 10.6 inches long
Approx. 1.8 inches high, 6.75 inches wide and 10.6 inches long
Approx. 1.75 inches high, 6 inches wide and 8.5 inches long
Weight
3.5 pounds (1.6 kg)
3.5 pounds (1.6 kg)
2.65 pounds (1.127 kg)

  1. MSRP: Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Actual price may vary. See retailer for details.
  2. 1GB = 1 billion bytes. Usable internal memory limited due to system software. Basic set includes approximately 3GB available for user data storage and downloads. Deluxe set includes approximately 25GB for user data storage and downloads. Click here for more details about Wii U storage.
  3. Wii Remote, Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk controllers are sold separately.
  4. Video chat can be performed only with other Wii U owners.
  5. Paid membership required.
Broadband Internet access required for online features. System update required to enable certain features. For information regarding the Deluxe Digital Promotion (Wii U), go to http://ddp.nintendo.com/