Experience your favorite Nintendo characters in stunning Full HD graphics with the 32GB Wii U Deluxe Edition with Mario Kart 8 from Nintendo. All you need is an HDTV and you can start playing right out of the box. The Wii U Deluxe Edition comes with a Wii U GamePad, Mario Kart 8, and even a high-speed HDMI cable. You can connect to the Internet via 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi to set up your Mii character in the Miiverse, get a personalized second screen with Nintendo TVii, or buy digital games in the Nintendo eShop. Powered by an IBM Power-based multi-core processor and AMD Radeon-based HD graphics, the Wii U provides a high definition gaming experience.
Included with the Wii U Deluxe Edition, Mario Kart 8 from Nintendo allows you to race upside-down and along walls on anti-gravity tracks. Driving up a waterfall or across the ceiling can provide an intense adrenaline rush, but that's not all anti-gravity is good for. It also provides a gameplay mechanic where if you collide into other racers in zero-g, you'll earn speed boosts. Luckily, you can upload and share your best moments and watch your friends' using the Mario Kart TV. Returning features include 12-player online play on gliders, underwater racing, motorbikes, and custom karts. You can even race as Bowser's seven minions, the Koopalings.
Mario Kart 8 is rated E for Everyone for:
Comic Mischief
Wireless broadband Internet access required for online play.
Additional accessories required for multiplayer mode are sold separately.
The GamePad also includes motion control, a front-facing camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, rumble features, a sensor bar, a stylus, and support for Near Field Communication (NFC). It is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and weighs approximately 1.1 pounds.
The built-in accelerometer and gyroscope allow for intuitive motion controls.
Camera
The camera can be used in games and also for video chat between Wii U consoles.
L Stick / R Stick
In addition to being able to push the sticks in any direction, you can also press them down to use them as buttons.
NFC Location
It's possible to read data from and write data to certain items, such as special cards, without contact, thanks to the built-in near-field communication (NFC) technology built into the GamePad.
HOME Button
If you press the HOME button while playing a game, you can choose to start a range of Wii U applications without having to leave the game you are playing.
TV Control Button
Starts a TV remote application you can use on your TV at home.
Other features
6.2" touchscreen
Integrated microphone
Built-in speakers
You can set the publish range of your profile or posts to "Everyone," "Friends Only," or "Private." This lets you control who sees your posts. If you have a child at home, you can restrict Miiverse features such as posting, or restrict access entirely for selected users.
Nintendo TVii maximizes your current cable, satellite, and video-on-demand services by pulling all of your available content sources - such as a Comcast cable package or Hulu Plus subscription - into one place. This empowers you to focus on what you want to watch and not how you want to watch. And once you find the show, sporting event, or movie you want, you can press an icon and Nintendo TVii does the rest. In addition to simplifying finding and watching video content, Nintendo TVii also includes a series of social features that enable you to share experiences and exciting moments with friends as they are happening on live TV. People can engage with others by commenting and sharing on Miiverse, Facebook, and Twitter. Or they can comment, post or tweet about an incredible touchdown, a remarkable performance, or a shocking plot twist, all using the personal screen of the Wii U GamePad.
Nintendo TVii requires no additional equipment and can be enjoyed with very little setup, demonstrating what's possible when the second screen is truly integrated with the TV. You can also discover more information about what you're watching by accessing information on the GamePad via an Internet connection, including cast details, movie reviews from Rotten Tomatoes, and sports data such as live stats and scores.
On the Nintendo eShop homepage, you'll find featured games, new releases, and more - all accessible with a quick tap on the GamePad touchscreen. Search for games by genre, publisher, price, and more. Use the Parental Control setting to limit access to games based on their ESRB rating for specific users on your Wii U console or to restrict Wii U Shopping Services.
Access the Internet Browser while in the middle of a game using the HOME Button. You can pause your game at any time and go look up information about it online. The game will still be visible as you browse and you can quickly return to it when ready.