The Wii U is not a peripheral, Nintendo reminds shoppers
Video advertisement for struggling system makes clear that system is an "entirely new technology" and "true successor" to Wii.
"It's time for a whole new Nintendo experience," the narrator says. "Wii U is an entirely new technology and true successor to Wii U."
The ad talks up with the Wii U's exclusive features, including its tablet-like GamePad that lets you play games and view video content away from the TV.
"Wii U is all about unique experiences you can't have anywhere else," the ad says.