Brief Info on The Wii U by Kotaku

• High definition display, up to 1080p resolution via HDMI output
• 6.2" touchscreen on New Controller, running in non-HD resolution
• Internal flash-based media storage, upgradeable via USB and SD cards
• Games ship on proprietary iDensity discs of unspecified, but "large capacity"
• Games will also be available as downloadable content
• Console compatible with Wii games and devices
• Release date between April 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012; or after the end of Nintendo's fiscal year