Date: 20/11/2012

Broadcom' wireless chips used in Wii U gaming device

Broadcom Corporation has announced it has jointly developed technology with Nintendo for chips featuring 5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC supporting low-latency video and audio transmission between the console and GamePad controller of gaming device Wii U. With the NFC technology the GamePad can wirelessly interact with various peripherals. With this technology users of device can play and Watch TV simultaneously.

Genyo Takeda, General Manager, Integrated Research & Development Division, Nintendo Co., Ltd. says "With the wireless Wii U GamePad, Nintendo is able to deliver new experiences that transform the way people think about games, social interaction and entertainment. Broadcom's wireless technologies complement these experiences by providing innovative solutions that meet our unique requirements and deliver the wireless performance we need to make the integration seamless."

Dino Bekis, Senior Director, Wireless Connectivity Combo says "Nintendo continues to lead the gaming industry by leveraging wireless connectivity technologies to provide a user experience that is fresh, innovative and increasingly relevant outside of the traditional video gaming arena. We are thrilled to be working with Nintendo to again leverage our advanced wireless technology and push the limits of what is possible with video games and the broader consumer electronics industry."