About all we know is it's using an AMD Radeon HD based video card, and i'm pretty sure IBM is making the CPU, and is based on the same tech behind WATSON (the Jeopardy computer.)
Specs: Size Approximately 1.8 inches high, 10.5 inches deep and 6.8 inches long. Weight Approximately 3.41 pounds (1.5 kg). Wii U GamePad The Wii U GamePad controller removes the traditional barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world. It incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio LCD touch screen, as well as traditional button controls and two analog sticks. Inputs include a +Control Pad, L/R sticks, L/R stick buttons, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons, ZL/ZR buttons, Power button, HOME button, -/SELECT button, +/START button, and TV CONTROL button. The GamePad also includes motion control (powered by an accelerometer, gyroscope and geomagnetic sensor), a front-facing camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, rumble features, a sensor bar, an included stylus and support for Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality. It is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and weighs approximately 1.1 pounds (500 g). Other Controllers The Wii U console is capable of supporting two Wii U GamePad controllers, up to four Wii Remote (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers or Wii U Pro Controllers, and Wii accessories such as the Nunchuk, Classic Controller and Wii Balance Board. Video Output Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI, Wii D-Terminal, Wii Component Video, Wii RGB, Wii S-Video Stereo AV and Wii AV. CPU IBM Power?-based multi-core processor. GPU AMD Radeon-based High Definition GPU. Storage Wii U uses an internal flash memory. It also supports SD memory cards and external USB storage. Media Wii U and Wii optical discs. Networking Wii U can access the Internet via wireless (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) connection. The console features four USB 2.0 connectors two in the front and two in the rear that support Wii LAN Adapters. Wii Compatibility Nearly all Wii software and accessories can be used with Wii U. Audio Output Uses six-channel PCM linear output via HDMI® connector, or analog output via the AV Multi Out connector. Source: http://e3src.nintendo.com/wiiu/ Probably the best we'll get.
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