In 2011, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime took the stage at E3 and declared, “Welcome to the world of Wii U!”
That world didn’t last long – the Wii U went down in history as one of Nintendo’s worst-selling consoles. However, it did do something remarkable: It paved the way for the now ubiquitous and beloved Nintendo Switch handheld gaming console. But 13 years ago, people weren’t sure what to expect of the Wii U. Was it a home console, a portable console, or something else?
