Wii-U: Console Hardware Specifications

Yes, that’s what the box of the new console looks like, it isn’t a stand-alone controller. Here are the hardware specs:

• Release Window -2012
• Dimensions – 46mm × 172mm × 268.5mm (excluding protrusions)
• Controller Specs – 6.2 inches, 16:9 button controller that combines what is familiar and the touch screen, slide the two pads is attached. Rechargeable controller power button, HOME button, arrow pad, A / B / X / Y Buttons, L / R buttons, ZL / ZR is attached to the button. In addition, accelerometers, gyroscopes, vibration function, camera, microphone, speakers, sensor unit is equipped with a stylus.
• Legacy Controller Compatibility – Wii Remote (or Wii Remote +) can simultaneously connect up to 4. Classic Controller and Nunchuk, Classic Controller PRO, and Wii Balance Board, or any input device that corresponds to the Wii controller.
• New hardware for high-density optical and 12cm, Wii can play for a 12cm self-loading optical disc (disc type will automatically draw) with a single drive.
• Video – 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i compatible. HDMI, Component, D terminal, S-terminal, corresponding to each of the composite cable.
• Audio – AV Multi-output and output from the HDMI output terminal supports 6CH PCM linear.
• Storage – In addition to the internal flash memory, SD memory card or external USB can be extended by using the hard drive capacity.
• CPU – IBM Power ® Multi-core
• Other – 4 USB 2.0 has a single pin. The new hardware backwards compatible Wii games.

Still no details yet on the GPU, we’ll keep you posted.

Source:
Nintendo E3 (Japan)