The Wii U consumes up to 75 watts of electricity.
Typical power usage is 45 watts
You can import your Virtual Console and Wii Ware games from the Wii.
You can play games, watch video on the Wii U GamePad. It features smooth, low latency.
Over 80% of Wii systems are in living rooms, causing conflicts over TV usage.
You can do multiplayer using a GamePad and several Wii remotes. Dual-screen play possible.
On controller screen: menus, maps, communication interface. Play without the TV possible.
Miiverse is the system-level social network interface. You aren't the only one playing.
Pro Controller: ~5000 yen.
Vertical stand, GamePad stand set to be available.
13,440 yen for Wii U GamePad when sold separately.
Black 32GB Premium Set, White 8GB Basic Set.
Nintendo Network Premium provides points for purchases, 10% back on digital purchases.
Nintendo Network Premium runs through 12/2014. Premium includes controller stands.
12/8 Premium: 31,500 yen. Basic: 26,250 yen.
The Wii U will be launching in Japan on Saturday, December 8th for 26,250 and 31,500 yen.
NSMBU is the 1st Mario game to launch with a Nintendo system since N64.