Nintendo Wii U Pictures - CBS News Once again Nintendo is trying to revolutionize the gaming industry with a system that has a new controller with an embedded touch screen that allows you to continue a gaming session on the portable controller even when your TV is off. On a more mundane level, this Wii supports 1080p visuals and is backward-compatible with all Wii gaming accessories and games. That latter trait may be its biggest selling point. No word on pricing or exactly when the Wii U will hit the market, but Nintendo says it will be in stores in 2012. Author: David Carnoy Credit: Nintendo