Nintendo Wii U

  • Wii U Hardware Hands-OnTaking a closer look at the new controller and console.
  • We Built a Wii UWe build a custom PC based on rumored specs.
  • Why Only One Controller?Is it too expensive? We explore the options.
Wii U Hardware Hands-On
News & Updates

What is NFC and How Will the Wii U Use It?

This week Nintendo announced NFC technology will be used in the Wii U's controller, but what does it mean for Nintendo's next console? Read More »

Best of CES 2012 Awards

We crown the best smartphone, HDTV, tablet, PC, gaming product and prototype on display last week at Consumer Electronics Show. Read More »

CES: Taking a Closer Look at the Wii U

This week at CES, Nintendo is offering the media a fresh look at the WIi U demos from E3, including a chance to see the system free of security cables and out of a display case. See how it looks and what we saw. Read More »

Everything You Need to Know About CES 2012

Get the rundown on the world's largest tech show; including when it is, where it takes place, what will be on display and why you should care. Read More »

Say Hello to IGN Tech

IGN's new resource for consumer electronics, gaming hardware and technology coverage has arrived. Come check it out for yourself and learn about some of the biggest new features. Read More »

E3 2011: Why the Wii U May Have Only One Touchscreen Controller

Is the new controller too expensive? Is the Wii U too weak to handle two? We explore why Nintendo may limit the touchscreen controller to one. Read More »

E3 2011: Hands-on with the Nintendo Wii U Hardware

We go hands-on with Nintendo's next-generation controller and console, the Wii U, including detailed hardware impressions and more. Read More »

E3 2011: PDP's Versus Pad Coming to the Wii

The popular Marvel vs. Capcom 3 fight pad ditches the superheroes and comes the Nintendo Wii. Read More »

E3 2011: Batman: Arkham City Gets a Batarang Controller

Warner Bros. teams up with Power A for new Batman-themed Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 controllers. Read More »

We Built Nintendo's Project Cafe

Nintendo's E3 press conference may still be weeks away, but we went ahead and built a Wii 2 of our own to see how games might look and perform. Read More »

Project Cafe: The Tech Behind Nintendo's Next Console

New pricing, hardware, console design, and release information uncovered for Nintendo's next-gen console. Read More »

Dissecting the Project Cafe Controller Rumors

We explore the tech Nintendo could potentially be using for their rumored next-generation console controller. Read More »

Limited Edition Ice Blue TRON Controller

In support of the upcoming release of Tron: Legacy on Blu-ray, PDP has created 350 limited edition Tron controllers for the Xbox 360. Read More »

Tron Controllers Review

To celebrate the return of one of the most beloved franchises in geek history, PDP has created a series of Tron controllers for the Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii. Are they ready for The Grid? Read More »