New device has a 6.2-inch touch screen that functions like a tablet computer.
Nintendo unveiled the Wii U GamePad and console in September. The gaming console will start at $300 and goes on sale in the U.S. today. (MARK LENNIHAN | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)LAKELAND | All eyes are on Nintendo today.
Six years after the launch of its groundbreaking Wii console, the Japanese video game giant is looking to score a hit with the coveted Wii U, a new device that once again aims to influence the way people play video games.
"I'm pulling for the Wii U, and I'm pulling for the new kinds of experiences it could provide," said Ron Weaver, faculty member with the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. "I'm a fan of it, but there are only so many (consumer) dollars to go around."
The Wii U's key selling point is its GamePad controller, which has traditional thumb sticks and buttons along with a 6.2-inch touch screen, making it resemble and function like a tablet PC. Similar to its predecessor, the Wii U's GamePad enables motion-based control and is compatible with "nearly all" Wii software and accessories. The controller also is used for browsing live and recorded TV programs.
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