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"Regardless of the technical question as to whether or not we could do that (use two of the new controllers), for the time being, we will focus on what we can do with a single new controller with the system.

"In the future, we may look at what other opportunities there are for gameplay and, how having two of those controllers might create fun or interesting new styles of play, but of course in doing that, it would require a consumer to purchase an additional controller. Therefore, we would need to carefully consider how we could create such an experience and, potentially, how we could ensure that there would be enough value within that experience for the consumer to accept that cost and make that purchase."

"doing research about if someone brings their controller to their friend's house and they want to play together on Wii U to whether or not something like that would be possible."

Nintendo's stock dropped dramatically today, presently at the time of this writing 6.12% down -- a five year low for the venerable Japanese company. This is a troubling turn of events, and isn't a good sign at all after they've just announced a new console at Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011.

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Height is about 46mm × 172mm (width) × Depth 268.5mm (excluding protrusions)

The new controller is 6.2 inches, 16:9 button controller that combines what is familiar and the touch screen, slide the two pads is attached.

The controller is rechargeable, has a power button, HOME button, arrow pad, A / B / X / Y Buttons, L / R buttons, ZL / ZR. In addition, there are accelerometers, gyroscopes, a vibration function, camera, microphone, some speakers, and a sensor unit, it is equipped with a stylus.

Wii U can connect up to 4 Wii Remotes (or Wii Remote +), or 4 Classic Controller and Nunchuks, or 4 Classic Controller PROs, and Wii Balance Board, or any combination or other input device that corresponds to the Wii controller.

New hardware uses a high-density optical disc and 12cm. Can play Wii games from the 12cm self-loading optical disc (disc type will automatically draw) with a single drive.

1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i compatible. HDMI, Component, D terminal, S-terminal, corresponding to each of the composite cables.

AV Multi-output and output from the HDMI output terminal supports 6CH PCM linear.

In addition to the internal flash memory, SD memory card or external USB can be expanded with an external hard drive.

Multicore-based IBM Power®

4 USB 2.0 has a single pin. The new hardware is 100% backwards compatible Wii games.