# Handheld Home Gaming Consoles The Nintendo Wii U is the Tech-Savvy Wii Successor By Michael Hines | Published 2011-06-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-wii-u References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/the-wiiu-controller-revealed/) & [ca.wii](http://ca.wii.com/) The [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switoo) Wii U has just been announced as the follow-up to the company’s wildly successful Wii console. The Nintendo Wii U, announced at E3 2011, will feature high-def graphics (up to 1080p), internal flash memory and a [massive controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crkd-nitro-deck-2) that comes complete with a 6.2-inch screen. The Nintendo Wii U will also be backwards compatible with all Wii games and feature four USB 2.0 ports. The Nintendo Wii U’s screen is touch-enabled and also features a [camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-2-camera). The controller is used to change the way you play, creating a second display that interacts with the first (your TV) in ways I have never seen before. Content onscreen can be transferred over to your TV with just a flick of your finger, including non-gaming related content such as videos and pictures. As a lifelong gamer I am honestly floored by what I see. I’m going to let you form your own opinion, which you should do after you check out the images and video of the Nintendo Wii U here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-def Gaming Consoles:** Opportunity to develop consoles that prioritize high-resolution graphics and a multi-functional remote control. - **Touch-enabled Game Controllers:** Opportunity to create next-generation gaming consoles with touch-enabled game controllers and multiple screens to change the way gamers play. - **Interactive Second Screens:** Opportunity to generate more immersive gaming experiences by providing an interactive second screen that interacts with the first screen in ways never seen before. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Video Game Industry:** Opportunity to improve gaming consoles by incorporating touch screens, high-resolution graphics, and interactive second screens. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Opportunity to develop and manufacture new gaming consoles that offer unique features, such as touch-enabled, high-def gaming technology. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity to create more immersive and engaging gaming experiences by incorporating high-definition graphics and interactive second screens into consoles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switoo.md) - [Hybrid Game Console Sequels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-2.md) - [Handheld Motion-Control Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/udu-console.md) - [High-Power Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-next.md) - [Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-concept.md) - [Ergonomic Mobile Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-nintendo-switch-2.md) - [High-Power Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onexplayer-x1.md) - [Handheld Gaming Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playfusion.md) - [Third-Party Handheld Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trimui-smart.md)