Nintendo takes gaming to another level with newly unveiled Wii U controller

The Japanese gaming giant Nintendo has demonstrated second version of its popular game controller Wii at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). The new controller from Nintendo comes in name of Wii U, the President and CEO of the company Satoru Iwata said in his presentation at the E3 expo in Los Angeles. Wii U controller that highlights HD graphics and a center-mounted 6.2-inch touchscreen is meant for “a new structure for home entertainment,” Mr. Satoru said. The handheld Wii U controller is certainly featured for its in-built touchscreen.

Wii U controller

Functionality:

Being a Nintendo Wii gamer, you will be much blessed to own the company’s new handheld game controller. Its wider touchscreen display will help you move the gameplay from your TV to the handheld controller at any point of time. That means you can move with your games from TV to the controller. The Wii U supports all Wii titles, indeed.

The device mounts buttons such as start, select, D-Pad, dual-analog sliders besides the four-round-the-back buttons; ZL, ZR, L and R. Yet, it is designed in a way that you can handle the controller quite comfortably in your hand. Astonishingly, Wii U will have a front-facing camera as an added feature. The device’s Augmented Reality (AR) simplifies direct interaction between the touchscreen and the TV.

Nintendo Wii U controller Factbox

What to expect:

The new Nintendo Wii U controller supports video calls, Web browsing and runs all existing Wii titles. It means that in a break of gaming, you can make a video call and surf the Web.

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Nintendo Wii U controller

The new controller for Wii U with its 6.2" screen built-in means you don't have to give up your gameplay when someone else comes in the room and wants to watch a TV program.

What not to expect:

Though Wii U may work as a standalone gaming device, it won’t work without the Wii console. You need to connect the new controller with a Nintendo Wii console to operate it.

Wrap up:

Nintendo demonstrated its Wii U controller at the E3 expo, which also witnessed the launch of the company’s major rival Sony’s PlayStation Vita (Next Generation Portable). It is a completely standalone handheld gaming machine. It indicates that competition in the handheld gaming industry is stepping up. Nintendo Wii U controller will certainly remain in the forefront of the industry. Nintendo Wii U is a powerful gaming device. It simply justifies the gaming console maker’s tradition of building high-concept hardware for gaming. The nice look and great performance of the Wii U controller will make it a competitive product.