Nintendo banking on Wii U to break sales slump

Super Mario is proving no match for "Angry Birds." Nintendo executives have watched with alarm as consumers spend a few dollars to buy apps like "Angry Birds" for their smart phones or tablets - instead of spending...

Sony patent surfaces with odd tablet/Wii U style controller art

If you think back when the current consoles like the Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 hit the market, Sony was left playing catch-up and tacked on a rarely used motion control feature of the PS3 to try and match what the Wii had. If the sketches that are included new Sony patent that surfaced are [...]

Nintendo gets with the times, announces Nintendo Network, DLC, and NFC for Wii U

After a decade of lackluster online support, Nintendo may finally be wising up. During an investor’s briefing today, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced that its upcoming console, the Wii U, will have two new features: NFC built into the controller and an Xbox Live-like online service called Nintendo Network. Downloadable content, including fullly downloadable retail games is also a ...

Nintendo Greases Wii U Wheels

Nintendo's Wii U will be out in time for the 2012 holiday season and will feature NFC technology, according to the company. The next-generation Nintendo Wii will also have a handheld controller with a touchscreen that can interact with what's showing on the TV screen.

Iwata Confirms Nintendo Network, New Wii U Controller Functions

New submitter DeanCubed writes "In a Nintendo investor meeting, CEO Satoru Iwata confirmed a new Nintendo Network for the company's 3DS and upcoming Wii U game systems. This includes multiple user accounts per console (not tied to hardware, a first for Nintendo) and digitally distributed retail software releases for their online store. Iwata also noted that the Wii U's tablet controller will ...

Wii U Controller To Support Skylanders-Type Toys, Non-contact Payments

Nintendo unveils futuristic new tech for Wii U controller. Wii U will support Near Field Communication (NFC) technology Nintendo has confirmed, meaning it will effectively support incoming non-contact payment cards and interactive toys much like Activision's Skylanders. "By installing this functionality, it will become possible to create cards and figurines that can electronically read and write ...