Released in 2012, the Nintendo Wii U was Nintendo’s first HD home console and introduced the innovative Wii U GamePad, featuring a built-in touchscreen for dual-screen gameplay. While its concept was ahead of its time, market confusion limited its commercial success during its lifespan.Today, the Wii U has become increasingly collectible due to its unique hardware, strong first-party library, and its role as the foundation for ideas later refined in the Nintendo Switch. Many Wii U titles are now recognized as classics in their own right.