The Wii U controller, revealed! (video)

Woah! The rumors turned out to be true: a 6.2-inch screen will be built into the controller for Nintendo’s next-generation Wii U console . It’ll also feature a microphone, a gyroscope, dual analog controls, two shoulder buttons and two triggers, a front-facing camera , a stylus, and yes, it’s a touchscreen, too! Satoru Iwata was careful to warn that the Wii U’s controller was “not designed to be a portable game machine,” even if it shares some characteristics with handhelds. You will , however, be able to game and video chat even without a TV. The Wiiu controller is backwards compatible with all current Wii accessories. Developing… see our liveblog for the very latest! Gallery: Nintendo Wiiu Controller Continue reading The Wii U controller, revealed! (video) The Wii U controller, revealed! (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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