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An 8th-generation video game console announced in 2011, and released in 2012. While it may seem that it competes with the Xbox One and PS4 directly, Nintendo has stated themselves that this is not true.

What separates this from other video game consoles the unique controller: the Wii U Gamepad. This controller has a 6" touch-screen built into it for unique/new ways to play video games. Surprisingly, it also is very comfortable. It does not use motion controls at all.

While the Wii U is more powerful than the 7th generation's video game consoles, it is not as powerful as the PS4 and Xbox One (Which is why Nintendo decides not to directly compete with them). Also, while the Xbox One and PS4 use X68, PC-like processors, the Wii U doesn't, making it harder to code games for both the Wii U and any other 8th-generation console.

Lastly, the Wii U is Nintendo's first console capable of 1080p gaming. Also, the Wii U is backwards-compatible with the Wii's games.
The Wii U has a unique controller that separates it from other consoles.

The Wii U is Nintendo's first HD console.
Wii U by AwesomeSaucer January 2, 2014
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Wii Tard 

One who is not well versed in the universal art of playing Nitendo Wii
Kim: Wow, John really sucks at Guitar Hero
Joe: Yeah, he's a real Wii Tard
Wii Tard by Clifton Twist March 29, 2008
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Wii box 360 

The new update that xbox created. There are no similarities between the xbox and wii. I mean, it's not like the Wii has little people that you create to resemble you, right...? Oh, that's right, they DO!
"man, I sure hate how your Wii mee looks... oh that's your Xbox thing...? Oh, STUPID WII BOX 360!"
Wii box 360 by Leon Orcasitas January 12, 2009

wii penis 

A variation of the wii remote for the Nintendo Wii. Instead of holding the remote in your hand a male straps it to his penis and swings his hips to control the on screen actions.

Not very practical but fun to do when you are bored.
Friend 1: Hey dude! Wanna come over and play Wii?
Friend 2: Yeah man! I rock at playing Wii Penis!

*Both friends proceed to strap Wiimotes to their cocks and play Wii Sports.*
wii penis by Wii Boy July 1, 2008

wii-kend 

A completely made up word which is a part of viral marketing to increase the exposure of the Nintento Wii console.
Marketer1: how do we spread the word about the wii better?
Marketer2: I know, there's this site which lists new and cutting edge words, we'll post a made up word which pertains to the wii there, let's use the word.. Wii-kend!
Marketer1: yay, you're the man Marketer2
Marketer2: of course! now, excuse me while I go and take a wii wii :D
*both marketers laugh and then post the silly word*
wii-kend by John Marwin's Ghost January 8, 2007
The term applying to the Nintendo version of "DDR" for Wii
"The two had a wii-DR contset, but Winceton lost."
Wii-DR by Annie-Mei January 11, 2008
The perspiration resulting from exer-gaming; specifically with the Nintendo Wii.
"Hey, wanna go out and grab some dinner?"

"Sure, let me take a shower first. I worked up a good wii sweat with my new Wii Fit."
wii sweat by ChefLezlie June 19, 2008