Nintendo · Console family

Wii U

Nintendo’s first HD console placed a touchscreen GamePad at the center of asymmetric and off-TV play.

Wii U paired a compact home console with a large controller screen. Though its commercial reach was limited, its software and dual-screen concepts became important foundations for Nintendo Switch.

Released

2012 · Exact day not documented

Platform / family

Eighth generation

Format / type

Optical disc / digital

Region

Worldwide