Why you can’t read too much into the Wii U’s “slow” clock speed
Comparing raw numbers just doesn’t work when measuring consoles’ relative power.
Comparing raw numbers just doesn’t work when measuring consoles’ relative power.
There are some rough edges, but it’s still a huge step into the present.
Interrupting the roughly 5GB download can render the console useless.
Nintendo ushers in the next generation of console gaming.
The Wii U’s pack-in minigame collection ranges from sublime to pointless.
Free services will be added in the weeks after launch.
Inventive, challenging levels and GamePad Boost Mode make for an instant classic.
Formatting, system software eat up at least 5GB of built-in storage.
Our initial out-of-the-box inspection yielded a few unexpected twists.
Company is counting on strong software sales to turn a profit this year.
Feature only works on certain games, doesn’t use GamePad’s built-in microphone.
Delay between TV and tablet screen should be virtually unnoticeable, just one frame.
Prerelease look at guts of Wii U highlights efficiency, heat dissipation.
Echoes of the 2006 launch of the Wii.
23 games on sale day one include plenty of ports, few system-selling exclusives.
But system’s graphical performance bests current HD consoles.
Even Wii U developers aren’t sure how Nintendo Network will work. T-minus 2 months.
Still have questions about the Wii U? Our FAQ will reveal all.
We test the touchscreen controller on Black Ops 2 and a Metroid mini-game.
System will see 50 titles by the end of March 2013, including many ports.
System starts at $299.99, $349.99 for deluxe set including NintendoLand.