Nintendo is ready to make its surprise to the gaming world again! Nintendo’s new console named Wii U, or WiiU, was shown few hours ago at the worldwide E3 video games expo.

On the picture above you can see the whole new WiiPad, that is the new controller for the Wii U. This WiiPad though seems more like a console on itself…

Nintendo is ready to rule the console gaming world again as it seems! This new Wii U looks promising enough in terms of hardware and innovative gameplay styles, for the games that want to support it.

You can take a look at the following video that showcases the first games that are going to be released with the new Wii U. Congrats Nintendo you couldn’t make us happier! Start saving money folks!

Tech Specs Update:

Launches: 2012

Size: Approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide and 10.5 inches long.

New Controller: The new controller incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen and traditional button controls, including two analog Circle Pads. This combination removes the traditional barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world. The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home button, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons. It includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, a sensor strip and a stylus.

Other Controls: Up to four Wii Remote™ (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers can be connected at once. The new console supports all Wii™ controllers and input devices, including the Nunchuk™ controller, Classic Controller™, Classic Controller Pro™ and Wii Balance Board™.

Media: A single self-loading media bay will play 12-centimeter proprietary high-density optical discs for the new console, as well as 12-centimeter Wii optical discs.

Video Output: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI, component, S-video and composite.

Audio Output: Uses AV Multi Out connector. Six-channel PCM linear output through HDMI.

Storage: The console will have internal flash memory, as well as the option to expand its memory using either an SD memory card or an external USB hard disk drive.

CPU: IBM Power®-based multi-core microprocessor.

Other: Four USB 2.0 connector slots are included. The new console is backward compatible with Wii games and Wii accessories.

(Taken from the Nintendo E3 2011 Press Release)

Games announced: Smash Brothers, Battlefield 3, Batman: Arkham City, Assassin’s Creed, Ghost Recon Online, Darksiders II, Dirt, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Metro: Last Light, Tekken, Ninja Gaiden 3, FIFA 12, Madden 12, Driver, Lego City Stories

Other facts: (GTTV interview with Reggie, thanks to hiero and others)

• The price point of the system will be competitive to the current prices of the PS3, 360 in terms of value
• The games shown for Wii U at the show were actually PS3 and 360 versions but the Wii U will look the same or better
• No BluRay Support
• Controller’s screen is single-touch
• Backwards compatible with the Wii’s Games, but no upscaling is done
• Nintendo Online system to be announced by the end of the week

Pictures:

Console + controller: http://blogs.reuters.com/mediafile/files/2011/06/new-nintendo-wii-e3.png

Console: http://i.imgur.com/eaN3V.jpg

Controller: http://i.imgur.com/2Ski1.jpg http://i.imgur.com/sf7fp.jpg

Video:

E3 Tech Demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF4rInTqOLI (Stream quality)

Controller trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e3qaPg_keg