- Model Number: WUP-001 (8 GB model), WUP-101 (32 GB model)
- Released: November 18, 2012
- Discontinued: January 31, 2017
- CPU: IBM PowerPC Espresso (1.24 GHz)
- RAM: 2 GB
- GPU: AMD Radeon "Latte" (550 MHz)
- Internal Storage: 8 GB flash (WUP-001), 32 GB flash (WUP-101)
The Wii U released in 2012 as the successor to the Wii. The Wii U was the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics, and introduced a new tablet-like controller called the GamePad.
The Wii U was a commercial failure, selling only 13 million units during its lifespan. The main reason for low sales was the console's marketing; it was unclear whether the Wii U was a brand new console or merely a tablet add-on to the Wii.