Wii U

Wii U specifications: CPU, GPU, memory, storage, video and audio output, controllers and Wii backward compatibility.

Models

Device	Type	Model	Released
Wii U	Console		18 November 2012 (North America)

Nintendo GameCube specifications and where GameCube controllers work
Updated4 October 2026 Compatibility, Consoles

GameCube: IBM Gekko 485 MHz, ATI/Nintendo Flipper 162 MHz, 40 MB memory, 1.5 GB discs. GameCube controllers work on the original Wii (RVL-001); on Wii U only in Smash via the adapter.
Wii U specifications
Updated4 October 2026 Consoles

Wii U: IBM Power-based multi-core CPU, AMD Radeon-based GPU, 8 GB (Basic) or 32 GB (Premium) flash, 1080p HDMI, 802.11n, four USB 2.0 ports; plays nearly all Wii software.