Is Nintendo still making Wii U games?

Wii U production ended in January 2017. On March 3, 2017, Nintendo released its successor, the Nintendo Switch, which retained and refined concepts introduced with the Wii U.

What is the most popular Wii U game?

Mario Kart 8
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No. Game Copies sold
1 Mario Kart 8 † 8.45 million
2 Super Mario 3D World † 5.87 million
3 New Super Mario Bros. U † 5.81 million
4 Super Smash Bros. for Wii U † 5.38 million

Did the Wii U have any good games?

Nintendo Wii U: 10 Best Games That Are Still Fun To Play

  1. 1 Pikmin 3. Pikmin 3 is a game that sometimes is underrated by gamers, which is a shame.
  2. 2 Super Mario 3D World.
  3. 3 Pokkén Tournament.
  4. 4 Mario Kart 8.
  5. 5 Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.
  6. 6 The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD.
  7. 7 Rayman Legends.
  8. 8 Super Mario Maker.

Is it better to have a Wii or Wii U?

Besides the length, which is a noticeable change in the Nintendo’s next-generation game console, the Wii U is much more powerful than its predecessor, plus it’s backward-compatible with Wii games, which is not possible with the Wii. And the best thing about the Wii U is that it’s the first video console to support HD.

What happened to Wii U?

Looking at Nintendo’s history, the Wii U is a sizable failure. It missed the mark in many categories, including sales, hardware innovation and game development. It’s no surprise that Nintendo phased out the Wii U as it’s “eighth gen” console and replaced it with the Switch.

Which is better Nintendo Wii U or Switch?

If you’re trying to work out which one of these two is better, then it’s definitely the Switch. With it’s high specifications, portability and awesome Joycons, it’s clear to see where it beats the Wii U. In terms of speed and power, the Switch and the Wii U are actually quite comparable.

When will the Wii U be released?

The Wii U was released in the United States on November 18, 2012, in Europe and Australia on November 30, 2012, and in Japan on December 8, 2012. However, it was discontinued in Europe on October 1, 2016, in the United States on November 10, 2016, in Australia on November 14, 2016, and in Japan on January 31, 2017.

What are the specs for the Wii U?

Wii U system specs. Wii U system specs include an IBM CPU and AMD graphics chip. The Wii U specs also feature 1.5 GB of memory, according to the latest reports.

Is the Wii U compatible?

The Wii U is compatible with all Wii games and Wii accessories such as the Wii Remote (Plus), Wii Nunchuk, and the Wii Balance Board . It is possible to migrate most downloaded software and save files from a Wii to a Wii U.

What is the Nintendo Wii U?

The Wii U ( /ˌwiː ˈjuː/ WEE YOO) is a home video game console developed by Nintendo as the successor to the Wii. Released in November 2012, it was the first eighth-generation video game console and competed with Microsoft ‘s Xbox One and Sony ‘s PlayStation 4 .