Bad news, you guys. Or maybe just “news” if you don’t care all that much. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has let it be known that the upcoming Wii U console—despite its ability to use optical discs ...

Nintendo's hot Wii U console is set to ship next year, but one thing that won't be a part of the package is DVD or Blu-ray movie playback. According to Nintendo, customers already have DVD and Blu-ray ...

One of the abundant questions left after Nintendo's oddly empty Wii U announcement was the format. Pictures of the console released after the show clearly show an optical disc drive, and we now know ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

This past holiday season, Big N’s little white console dominated the competition once again. Largely due to its family-friendly appeal and relatively low price, Nintendo Wii sales haven’t lost ...

The Wii U Virtual Console listings briefly appeared on Nintendo Japan's release schedule, with the releases scheduled for later today, December 30th 2020. Interestingly, the publisher for both titles ...

Earlier this year, Nintendo said it would shut down all Wii U servers, putting an end to multiplayer, co-op and other services. Now, the company has announced that it's ending Wii U repairs as well, ...

The Nintendo Wii U was meant to be a big successor to the previous generation console, the Nintendo Wii. However, the launch of the console received rather mixed receptions and ultimately, it didn’t ...