Wii U at E3 2012

While it’s true Nintendo revealed the specs and features of the Wii U‘s controller at E3 2011, we will finally see the final product in 2012.

The 2012 E3 is being held June 5-7, 2012, and will feature the finished Wii U console. Later that year, the Wii U will hit shelves for your entertainment.

Hopefully this will turn around the red-zone Nintendo‘s been feeling in their wallet. If you haven’t heard, the Wii U features a tablet-style controller, with analog sticks and motion sensors. It can function as an inventory for a game, or a weapon, or a tee for gold, and so much more. While only one can be used on each Wii U, four more Wii Motes can be utilized for up to five players in each game. Play fighter games with four gunsmen and one pilot on the tablet; be Zelda and get to your items more easily with the inventory in your hand, all the time.

Oh, one of the best features of this Wii U controller is the ability to use it as an independent screen. Confused? Well, say you’re in the middle of an action-packed plot; your spouse/sibling/friend wants to watch something on the TV; simply use the tablet-only mode (but leave your Wii U on) and you can continue playing while they watch whatever they want to!

Pretty cool, yeah?

The Wii U is on Amazon but no price details are yet listed.