Nintendo unveiled Wii U

Nintendo has released a global Nintendo Direct video revealing new information about the upcoming Wii U game console

The video includes details about the system’s touch-screen controller, the Wii U GamePad.

Nintendo Global President Satoru Iwata showed how Wii U will allow people connect with games, each other and entertainment through the system’s unique and integrated second-screen controller.

With the television and the Wii U GamePad working as two integrated screens, Wii U creates unique possibilities for gaming, allowing “asymmetric” game play where each player can have different goals, challenges and views within the same shared gaming experience.

Miiverse: Miiverse is a brand-new network communication system that lets gamers from around the world share experiences, discuss games and discover new content using their personalized Mii character. They can share applications or entertainment content and challenge their friends to play together solve levels together or discover new elements of their favorite games they never knew existed.

Wii U GamePad controls: Apart from the touch-screen and motion controls, the Wii U GamePad was redesigned and improved from its reveal in 2011.

Dual analog stick controls can be used as a remote control for users’ TVs, even while the Wii U console is turned off.

Nintendo also announced availability of the Wii U Pro Controller as a separate peripheral.