According to new sources from consulting firm Hit Detection, the Wii U console showcased at E3 featured “underclocked” hardware, which didn’t perform as well as the final console is supposed to perform. This made Nintendo decide against showing any games on the Wii U, since they wouldn’t end up looking any better than on the […]
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Nintendo: Metroid definitely coming to Wii U
It’s no surprise, but we still had to hear Nintendo say it: the Metroid franchise — one of Nintendo’s most beloved IPs — will eventually find its way to the Wii U, according to Nintendo producer Katsuya Eguchi. He said in an interview with game blog Kotaku: “I can’t give you any details now, but […]
Wii U available for pre-order in Australia
When it comes to pre-orders of new and anticipated consoles, only the sky is the limit, and EB Games of Australia knows just that. They’ve become the first retailer to offer pre-orders on the Wii U, which they are selling for a staggering $600. On top of that, you can pre-order Wii U games at […]
Wii U E3 unveiling
The Nintendo Wii U was officially unveiled at E3 2011, where Nintendo’s Reggie Fils-Aime took the stage and showed Nintendo’s brand new console, the Wii U. Check out the video above for the full reveal, including the Wii U trailer with gameplay from several upcoming Wii U games. The Wii U is scheduled for release […]