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![Wii U Console and Gamepad.png](https://dodo.ac/np/images/thumb/4/4a/Wii_U_Console_and_Gamepad.png/200px-Wii_U_Console_and_Gamepad.png)
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Manufacturer
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Nintendo
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Type
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Home Console
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Release date(s)
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November 18, 2012
November 30, 2012
November 30, 2012
December 8, 2012
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Discontinued
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January 31, 2017[1]
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Media
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Wii U Optical Disc, Digital download
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Input
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- Wii U GamePad
- Wii Remote
- Wii Classic Controller
- Wii U Pro Controller
- Nintendo GameCube Controller
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Predecessor
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Wii
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Successor
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Nintendo Switch
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The Wii U[nb 1] is a home gaming console developed by Nintendo and is the successor to the Wii. The console's main selling point is the Wii U GamePad, which not only allowed for dual screen support, but allowed players to play off the TV. The console also featured a NFC port for amiibo support for a select number of games, including Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival.
One spin-off Animal Crossing game was released on the Wii U: Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival. Additionally, a free social application, Animal Crossing Plaza, was released, Animal Crossing: Wild World was re-released on the Virtual Console, and Animal Crossing crossover content is featured in Nintendo Land and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
The Wii U was one of Nintendo's least successful consoles, only selling around 13.56 million units[2]. It was discontinued in January 2017,[1], but much of Wii U's original concept would form the basis for the Nintendo Switch.
Animal Crossing-related games
Wii U games
Game
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Image
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Release date(s)
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Nintendo Land |
![Nintendo Land Box NA.png](https://dodo.ac/np/images/thumb/d/db/Nintendo_Land_Box_NA.png/100px-Nintendo_Land_Box_NA.png) |
November 18, 2012
November 30, 2012
November 30, 2012
December 8, 2012
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Animal Crossing Plaza |
![Animal Crossing Plaza Icon.png](https://dodo.ac/np/images/thumb/8/88/Animal_Crossing_Plaza_Icon.png/100px-Animal_Crossing_Plaza_Icon.png) |
August 7, 2013
August 7, 2013
August 8, 2013
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U |
![Super Smash Bros Wii U Cover.png](https://dodo.ac/np/images/thumb/c/cf/Super_Smash_Bros_Wii_U_Cover.png/100px-Super_Smash_Bros_Wii_U_Cover.png) |
November 21, 2014
November 28, 2014
November 29, 2014
December 6, 2014
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Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival |
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November 13, 2015
November 20, 2015
November 21, 2015
November 21, 2015
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Virtual Console
Backwards compatibility
Appearances in the Animal Crossing series
Gallery
In the Animal Crossing series
Wii U Console
(Happy Home Designer)
Wii U Game Shelf
(Happy Home Designer)
Wii U Station
(Happy Home Designer)
Wii U Console
(Welcome amiibo)
Wii U Console
(Welcome amiibo)
Wii U Game Shelf
(Welcome amiibo)
Wii U Station
(Welcome amiibo)
Wii U Console
(Pocket Camp)
Notes
References
External links
Nintendo video game consoles
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Home consoles
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Handheld
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Peripherals
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