The console supports two gamepads and will receive an array of big games

Jun 5, 2012 16:48 GMT  ·  By

Nintendo has just wrapped up its full-fledged E3 2012 press conference, after the pre-expo one we saw earlier this week, and unveiled an array of details about the upcoming Wii U console and some of the games that will appear for it.

Nintendo's E3 2012 press conference has been focused on the Wii U and one of the biggest reveals about the upcoming console was the fact that it will support two Wii U GamePads, as well as four regular Wii Remotes.

Besides technical details, like the fact that a black version of the console will also be launched, Nintendo also presented an array of games that will be released alongside the actual console this winter holiday season.

Among the big first-party games are two great Nintendo franchises: New Super Mario Bros. U and Pikmin 3, but also a new Wii Fit version, in the form of Wii Fit U, and a karaoke title called SiNG.

The Japanese company also presented an array of third-party titles, chief among which being titles we already knew about, like Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition, Darksiders II, or Aliens: Colonial Marines.

All-new titles have also been confirmed, including Mass Effect 3, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, Trine 2: Director's Cut, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge.

Expect to hear more about the Wii U and its dedicated games in the near future.