Sarah Tew/CNET You can play away from the TV The GamePad works great for playing nearly all games off the TV.

You also won't find many of the latest and greatest triple-A third-party titles like Call of Duty and Madden on the Wii U, either. But in graphics it lags behind the newer Microsoft and Sony consoles, and the Wii U is the only one of the three that can't play DVDs and Blu-rays. It's the only home console where you can currently play Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Star Fox and other Nintendo-specific franchises. It's slated to arrive in March 2017.Īnd then there's the Nintendo Wii U, which is coming up on its fifth birthday. Its Joy-Con controllers detach and become standalone wireless controllers. Nintendo's preview video shows people playing games on the TV, then popping the tablet out and playing on the sofa. The Switch connects to a TV like a traditional console and works as a tablet-style handheld with its own controls. The Nintendo Switch is a tablet, a home console and a portable multiplayer tabletop hybrid. Meanwhile, Nintendo has officially unveiled its next big game console.

For a detailed comparison, check out CNET's analysis of how the PS4 Slim, PS4 Pro, Xbox One and Xbox One S stack up.

Keep clicking the 'Show more deals' button on our comparison chart to see more options as the new units generally sit at the top, but there are cheaper refurbished options available too. There are some strong games in its lineup, but considering the still-high costs, you may want to consider a Nintendo Switch bundle or a Nintendo Switch OLED restock instead. So if you don't fancy the hardcore gaming experiences of those other two consoles, the fun and light-hearted orientation of the Wii U experience could be for you. The Wii U might be unable to compete with the Xbox One and PS4 in raw power, but it's a console packed with some unique features and good ideas. Actually, most of the items in the comparison chart below come bundled with a game once you click through. On this page, you will find all of the best remaining Wii U deals on standalone consoles and bundles.

However, it is worth keeping an eye out for any pre-owned or refurbished models as we're seeing them go for hundreds less than new models. So the latest Nintendo Wii U sale prices might be a little hard to look at in our price comparison charts below. Nintendo no longer produces the Wii U, making unopened boxes shoot up in price.

This had to happen eventually, cheap Wii U prices are seemingly a thing of the past in all honesty, well if you want a new unit at least.

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