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WII U GPU Could Support Up To Four Controllers

WII U is capable of streaming graphics up to four screens and could possibly support Shader Model 4.1

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Fayulah5465d ago

I've submitted it under rumor although it is more then it. If you ask me, it should be news since technology of GPU already supports multiple monitors on a PC Market

JsonHenry5464d ago

If the GPU is based off the current generation of discrete PC desktop cards then it could easily be Shader Model 4+ and DX11. Which would be HUGE because of tessellation alone.

ProjectVulcan5464d ago (Edited 5464d ago )

The Radeon HD 4 series is 4.1 compliant.

4.1 is now over 18 months old however, with DX11 and SM5.0 being the latest specification. If true this would also lend weight to the idea that the GPU were to be based on th R700 radeon generation.

arjman5464d ago

Apparently it's based off the R7** (ATI 4*** series) so DX11 is doubtful

JsonHenry5464d ago (Edited 5464d ago )

I didn't know it was rumored to be based off of the R700 series. If it is then DX10.1 is better than none regular old DX9 any day. (or is it only 10 and not 10.1 compliant? Can't remember) Just no Tessellation. And that feature alone can make a regular looking game come to life.

DeadlyFire5464d ago (Edited 5464d ago )

DirectX 11 is fully compatible with any DirectX 10 hardware. ATI 4000 series is included in that. Likely with a customized GPU its likely DirectX 11 level ready.

Its very likely Microsoft's console will be the only console with DirectX 11 API on it though.

Nintendo and Sony typically avoid DirectX on their consoles.

PS3 and Wii both use a modified form of Open GL ES with specific forms to their consoles.

Fishy Fingers5465d ago (Edited 5465d ago )

Probably struggle to send out 4 independent signals (video feeds) wirelessly, although I suppose technically possible. Clearly 1 of the 4 is designed to be your TV, unless it's just some 4 player mini-game type thing. But I dont see it, 2 max.

fluffydelusions5465d ago

I agree. Streaming to four different devices and the game running would be pretty demanding. Though it really depends on the hardware which we still don't know much about.

Active Reload5465d ago (Edited 5465d ago )

They said it has a Eyefinity type technique that allows up to 4 monitors to be used but the visual output of those screens would only be 480p max, although, I guess if the technique was applied to 4 controller screens, the resolution might be a little higher.

jack_burt0n5465d ago

umm no, it is n4g so u can post what you like, but no nintendo have stated how the system works.

BeastlyRig5464d ago

Amazing!! 4 controllers? just wow!

Quagmire5464d ago

replace the "could" with "should"

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Bordeaux President Jean-Louis Triaud Denies Approach For Juventus Midfielder Momo Sissoko

Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud has denied reports suggesting his club are negotiating a move for Juventus midfielder Momo Sissoko.

“We consider him a great player, but it’s the first time I've heard of our interest in him," he said, according to Tuttomercatoweb.

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The Average Gamer: Hands-On Thoughts About the Wii U

Debbie Timmins from The Average Gamer tries out the Wii U controller at E3 2011 and then gets a bit carried away playing the Pirate demo, I mean the shield pose demo.

"Most of the technical demos were pretty dry, as you might expect. I have spared you the video footage of me failing to draw a 70° angle, so consider yourself lucky."

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charmer5431d ago

since when have the average gamer gotten their hands on the wiiu or anyone except for nintendo knows what its truly capable of.... the only thing i will say from looking at e3 nintendo has something special on their hands

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Mario Kart on Wii U - What Would It Be Like?

MMGN writes: Mario Kart will eventually make its way to Wii U – that’s a given. But what can we expect from Nintendo when it brings its popular kart racing series to its new console? How can the gameplay change? What new features can we expect? With the new Wii U controller there are a ton of exciting possibilities, so let’s get creative and take a look at a few ways Mario Kart can take advantage of the Wii U’s capabilities.

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matey5432d ago

Needs to have real life tracks taken from Nascar/F1/WRC/Fantasy with pit stops in GP mode imagine a pit stop with Wario and team changing ur tyres WOW full body deformation ect still the same Mariokart but alot faster and harder 250cc class with 16 players online WoW a nice garage where u pimp u Kart ect Mariokart would be amazing.

jacksonmichael5432d ago

Real life tracks taken from Nascar? But... I like to be able to turn right... And... I don't live in a trailer...

pcz5432d ago

i think i have grown out of it now. Nintendo needs its own Gran tourismo or forza.

if they want to appeal to the hardcore market they will need to make a new hardcore racer, as the hardcore crowd wont be at all impressed with mario kart.

even as a fun racer, mario kart has lost its way. only mario kart on the snes and n64 were any good, the rest were rubbish. the 3ds looks set to continue the rubbish tradition... driving under water? flying? rubbish!

ChickeyCantor5432d ago

"Nintendo needs its own Gran tourismo or forza. "

I rather have F-zero thank your very much.
GT and Forza are boring. Of course thats just my opinion. I rather see them do a Burnout if F-zero wasn't their franchise.

pcz5432d ago (Edited 5432d ago )

''I rather have F-zero thank your very much. ''

Yeah, f-zero has always been a great franchise, but its still a niche title (futuristic racer.) sony could easily answer f zero with wipeout. ie the f zero experience isnt totally unique. sonys answer to mario kart is mod racers (or crash bandicoot racing lol) But what is nintendos answer to gran tourismo?

wave race and 1080 snowboarding were great because they were decent attempts at a serious racing experience, they need to bring those games back for wiiu. they need to bring a 'real car racing' experience to wiiu. Not just mario kart.

what im talking about is an actual 'hardcore' driving experience, like gran tourismo/forza. Nintendo don't have that and never really have.

If nintendo are serious about winning hearts and minds of so called hardcore gamers, they will need that 'serious driving' title. The hardcore crowd will expect it. Its a fact hard core driving titles like gt and forza are system sellers on their respective consoles, so if nintendo wants to win, it needs one. otherwise those gamers will simply stick with sony/microsoft.

are we really supposed to believe players who love the sophistication of gran tourismo, and slickness of forza, are going to be thrilled with mario kart, or even f zero? come on, get real.

''GT and Forza are boring. ''

thats your opinion, fair enough, but its not the wider opinion as sales figures show. These simulation racers are amongst the most highly anticipated games on those so called hardcore systems. People obviously enjoy them, and they have almost universal critical acclaim.

Nintendo doesn't offer an alternative to the 'niche racing title.' so we dont have any choice but to play mario kart or f zero. What if i want to play a simulation racer? simple- i cant. this is the problem.

Nintendo have realised its lack of fps games and third person action franchises has been a weakness, but it also needs to address this driving game problem, or else people are going to get their fix elsewhere.

Its the same with the fighting genre, instead of getting us street fighter, tekken, mortal kombat etc, they have given us smash bros and punchout. fine, those games are fun, but we need those popular franchises. nintendo realise this and have announced street fighter v tekken for wiiu.

we NEED a serious driving game. mario kart just isnt cutting it anymore.

ChickeyCantor5432d ago

" sony could easily answer f zero with wipeout. "

Absolutely not.
Maybe as futuristic racers, but in gameplay F-zero murders wipeout.

I understand your point, but honestly, I just can't see nintendo make a realistic racer.
F-zero GX was hard, and they should continue in that trend. Its an amazing racer.

Samus HD5432d ago (Edited 5432d ago )

they need to make it more hardcore

On Mario Kart Wii
NGamer UK was disappointed that Battle mode can now only be played in teams; no free-for-all option is offered which removes the 'last man standing' element of previous Mario Kart Battle modes - They are right

GameTrailers and IGN also commented that it is easy to fall from first place to last by being continuously attacked by several weapons, many of which are unavoidable, leading to a certain amount of luck in racing. This makes it more accessible for beginners, but can be extremely discouraging for skilled players.[24][25] GameSpot also noted that "nostalgia doesn't save most of the classic courses from being boring".[7] - right too

they need to change that (more focusing on GAMEPLAY)

charmer5432d ago

i expect all the nintendo games in hd to be something special especially the first time around