Wii U Pro Controller
Manufacturer | Nintendo |
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Type | Gamepad |
Generation | Eighth |
Release date | November 18, 2012 |
Input |
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Connectivity | Plus) and Classic Controller (Pro) |
Successor | Nintendo Switch Pro Controller |
The Wii U Pro Controller (Wii U PRO コントローラー) is a video game controller produced by Nintendo for the Wii U video game console. It is available in Black and White. It is the successor to the Wii Classic Controller and has the same buttons but with the added features of a power button, and pressable analog sticks. In 2013, a year since the Wii U's release, a hacking website Hackaday found a way to use a Wii U Pro Controller and Wii U GamePad on PC.[1]
In 2017, the Wii U and the Wii U Pro Controller was discontinued, however, some 3rd party outlets still sold them until 2019.[citation needed]
History
Nintendo unveiled the Wii U Pro Controller at
Features
The controller functions as a secondary controller released for the console, available separately. The Wii U system can be connected to up to four Wii U Pro Controllers at one time, however
The Wii U Pro Controller uses the same 1300
Nintendo states that the design of the Pro Controller is an "enhanced version" of the
References
- ^ By (2013-12-30). "Using The Wii U Controller With Everything". Hackaday. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ Franich, Darren (June 3, 2012). "The Wii U Pro Controller looks very familiar..." EW.com. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
- ^ Kain, Erik (June 5, 2012). "Nintendo's Smart Decision With Its Wii U Pro Controller". Forbes. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
- ^ Grubb, Jeffrey (June 3, 2012). "Nintendo's Wii U Pro Controller may make Microsoft blush". VentureBeat. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
- ^ "This New Pikachu Wii U Controller Was Made Just for Pokken Tournament". Twinfinite. 2016-05-03. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ How to Sync a Wii Remote with a Wii U Console
- ^ "Wii U Pro Controller and 3DS share the same battery". gonintendo.com. November 9, 2012. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ^ "We Opened Up The Nintendo 2DS And Found A 1300mAh Battery Inside". nintendolife.com. October 3, 2013. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ^ "Wii U Pro Controller Boasts 80-Hour Battery Life - IGN". Uk.ign.com. October 16, 2012. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
- ^ Liebl, Matt (June 12, 2012). "Nintendo defends Wii U Pro Controller design". GameZone. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
- ^ "Wii U Pro Controller Not Compatible With Wii Games". Tomshardware.com. 18 October 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.