A new look at the Wii U hardware digs into what it’s capable of and whether or not third party developers are utilizing its full potential.
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Sony buys factory that makes Wii U chips
Sony is the new owner of a factory that makes Wii U DRAM chips. But Nintendo is already looking for new partners.
Wii U CPU pictured, analyzed
We finally get the full details on the Wii U CPU.
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U vs PS3/Xbox 360 comparison
A new tech comparison between the Wii U and the PS3/Xbox 360 versions of a game.
High-res illustration of Wii U CPU and GPU
Illustration shows the components that make up the Wii U multi chip module.
Wii U consumes half the power of Xbox 360 and PS3
The Wii U is a very power efficient games console, consuming only half of the power compared to other systems on the market.
Wii U console costs $175 to repair, GamePad costs $85
The repair costs for the Wii U console and the GamePad controller are quite hefty, as a new report reveals.
Wii U CPU clock speed rumored at 1.2 GHz
Wii U has a 3-core main processor that runs at just 1.2 GHz, according to a Wii hardware hacker.
Wii U and GamePad teardown pictures
Take a look inside at the hardware that powers the Wii U and GamePad.
Wii U GamePad Rattle: Are You Concerned?
Mixed opinions emerge about the “rattling sound” made by the Wii U GamePad.
Nintendo explains Wii U storage options
8 GB Wii U version will only have about 3 GB left to store games, which is not enough to store Nintendo Land as a download.
Wii U instruction manual photos
Scanned images of the Wii U instruction manual have leaked on the web.
Nintendo reveals internal Wii U components
Nintendo reveals the Wii U mainboard, processors, and other details.
Nintendo rep: Wii U is “19 times more powerful than PS3”
A wild rumor suggests that a Nintendo rep said the Wii U was 19 times more powerful than the PlayStation 3.
Developer: Wii U is the strongest console right now
Developer behind Nano Assault Neo says the Wii U is the strongest console at the moment.
Wii U supports up to 3 TB storage on external hard drives
Enough storage for everything that’s on the eShop. And more.
Photos of the final Wii U hardware
Up close and personal with the Wii U and its GamePad controller.
Developer: Wii U is not about the specs
Developer says what Nintendo has been saying for years: gameplay and innovation over graphics and processing power.
Developers optimize Wii U for higher frame rates
Developers are getting a better grasp on the Wii U, improving frame rates and visual quality as a result.
Sonic Racing developer praises Wii U graphics and memory
Wii U has “way more memory” than PS3/Xbox 360, Sonic Racing will look better on Wii U.
Eurogamer lied about SEGA’s Wii U graphics quote
Site deliberately misquoted developer and spun the headline in order to get attention.
Developer: Wii U is definitely more powerful than Xbox 360 and PS3
Scribblenauts Unlimited developer believes the Wii U is definitely more powerful than current generation consoles,the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Microsoft: Wii U is effectively an Xbox 360
The geniuses at Microsoft believe their Wii U is on par with the Xbox 360 console, offering the same performance and gameplay…
Nintendo: Wii U power won’t be too far behind other next gen systems
Nintendo says the Wii U won’t be too far behind the Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4 when it comes to graphical power.
Wii U was almost canceled due to price
It’s no secret that it costs Nintendo quite a lot to make and ship a Wii U GamePad tablet controller compared to other controllers. In fact, The Wii U price was such a big concern for Nintendo that they almost canceled the entire Wii U project, according to Satoru Iwata. “We almost gave up on […]