The Wii U consumes far, far less energy than its PS4 and Xbox One counterparts.
Tag: Hardware
Google making a big push into manufacturing devices
It was definitely a surprise to see Google selling Motorola to Lenovo for $2.91 billion. It hasn’t even been a year since Google acquired the smartphone manufacturer, but it seems they have other plans in mind and no longer need Moto. The Search Giant also recently acquired Nest, and not for its thermostats and smoke […]
Sniper rifle vs the Wii U
The Wii U gets shot at with a high-precision sniper rifle.
Nintendo on Wii U hardware, games, and more
During the latest investor Q&A session, Nintendo speaks out on Wii U hardware, games, and much more.
Nintendo: next gen is about “improving gaming experience”
Nintendo says that power isn’t all important when it comes to next gen gaming, what’s important, is the gameplay experience.
Wii U dev kit spotted in another photo
Newest photo of the Wii U dev kit show the hardware using the Wii classic controller via an adapter.
Wii U hardware video walkthrough
A video look at the prototype version of the Wii U console and controller.
Nintendo Wii U hardware specs revealed
Nintendo has revealed the Wii U hardware specs here at E3, but only the “outside” stuff such as dimensions, weight, ports, etc. Nevertheless, these are final and this is how the console will end up. Without further ado, here are the specifications, according to Nintendo: Wii U hardware specs 1.8″ tall, 6.8″ long, 10.5″ deep […]
What to expect from the Wii U at E3 2012
What we expect from Nintendo and the Wii U at E3 2012.
Wii U CPU said to support 8 threads, is 20X faster than Wii
A report obtained by Wii U Daily suggests that the Nintendo Wii U CPU is based on the IBM 710 Express chip, but is underclocked at 3 GHz and comes with 4 cores and 8 threads. The new CPU is said to be 20X faster than the chip found in the original Wii console. Wii […]
Wii U operating system rumors suggest massive OS
The Wii U operating system is set to be the biggest ever seen on a home gaming console, according to a far fledged rumor. According to a tipster with access to Wii U developers and those familiar with the console, the Wii U operating system will take up as much as 512 MB of RAM, […]
Final version of Wii U dev kit has shipped to developers?
According to a posting on forum NeoGAF — which tends to post lots and lots of rumors, some true, most not — Nintendo has shipped the final version of the Wii U dev kit to developers. This Wii U dev kit, known as “V5”, is said to be the final production version of the Wii […]
Wii U vs Wii: size comparison
The Wii is Nintendo’s smallest home console, and contrary to popular belief, the Wii U isn’t much bigger than the original Wii. We have collected a few images for size comparison of the two consoles, showing the Wii U vs Wii and how the two consoles are very similar when it comes to size. The […]
Nintendo: We do not focus on technology specs
Last week a few unnamed developers said the Wii U was essentially weaker than the current generation consoles, which added to the confusion over just how powerful the Wii U console is. Most developers, like Gearbox, have repeatedly said that the Wii U is more powerful than current generation systems, and some estimate it at […]
Wii U costs Nintendo $180 to manufacture: Report
According to sources close to the manufacturing and assembly of the upcoming Wii U, it costs Nintendo an estimated $180 to manufacture each Wii U console including the controller). The Wii U controller is said to cost $50 to manufacture. This is according to a rumor that originated on ForgetTheBox, where an unnamed source said […]
Gearbox: Wii U is more powerful than current gen consoles
Here we go again: another day, another developer with comments on the power of the Wii U. This time, it’s Gearbox director Brian Martel, who’s the head of Aliens: Colonial Marines, saying that the Wii U is more powerful than the current generation consoles (the PS3 and Xbox 360). In an interview with Nintendo Gamer, […]
Wii U is less powerful than Xbox 360, PS3, according to developer
Up until now we’ve heard many things about the Wii U and its hardware. We’ve heard estimates that the Wii U is about 50% more powerful than the current generation of consoles, and we’ve also seen some leaked Wii U specs. However, now there’s a new set of opinions of the Wii U hardware. Opinions […]
Wii U is as powerful as current gen hardware
The Nintendo Wii U is as powerful as the current generation consoles, according to Darksiders 2 developer Vigil Games. It’s been previously rumored that the Wii U would be more powerful than the current generation consoles, according to leaked Wii U specs. But if you ask Darksiders 2 director Marvin Donald, the Wii U version […]
Team Ninja: Wii U very easy to develop for
Team Ninja, the developer behind the Ninja Gaiden series, are working on bringing Ninja Gaiden to the Wii U, and according to Team Ninja’s Fumihiko Yasuda and Yosuke Hayashi, the Wii U is very easy to develop for. An an interview with Nintendo Gamer, they added: “They’ve (Nintendo, ed.) asked us what we would want […]
Wii U specs include a quad core 3GHz CPU, 768 MB of RAM
Nintendo is finally set to release a new, much more powerful console with HD graphics, and many are wondering what kind of technology we might find inside the console, and how it will compare with the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. We’ve heard from developers who have access to the console that the Wii U […]
Wii U might support two controllers
When the Wii U was announced at E3 2011, Nintendo revealed that they had plans of only supporting one touchscreen Wii U controller. Now however, several bits of information are coming out from Nintendo, suggesting that the Wii U might support more than on controller. Here’s what Nintendo’s Matt Ryan recently said: “Let me correct […]
Crytek: Wii U specs are “very good”
Crytek, one of the AAA game developers behind the Crysis series and the stunning CryEngine, have previously said that they’re working to bring the CryEngine 3 to the Wii U. Now, the developer has said that they’re impressed with the hardware. Crytek’s Avni Yerli said in a recent interview: “The specs are very good. It’s […]
Wii U is “for casual and family gamers”
It’s no secret that Nintendo is trying to attract some of the core gamers with the upcoming Wii U, but according to some, Wii U will still be best suited for casual gamers and family gamers. That’s according to Tomio Kanazawa, a producer at Marvelous Entertainment, who said about the Wii U: “For Wii U, […]
Nintendo struggling with Wii U development issues?
According to a rumor from 01net, Nintendo is facing some issues with development of the new Wii U console. Nintendo is said to be having hardware issues with the new controller and its wireless connectivity, which is why units shipped to developers currently have the Wii U tablet controller wired to the console, instead of […]
Bethesda to support Wii U “if it’s powerful enough”
Bethesda, the publisher behind Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and the upcoming Rage and Prey 2, says that they’re interested in supporting the Wii U only if the hardware is powerful enough. According to Bethesda marketing vice president Pete Hines, the company is always looking to make games available to the widest audience possible. Hines continued, […]