List of Messaging Applications For Nintendo Game Consoles - Wii U Chat

Wii U Chat is Wii U's online chat solution, powered by Nintendo Network. The service allows the users to use the Wii U GamePad's front-facing camera to video chat with registered friends. While video chatting, only the Wii U GamePad is needed, since on the TV, the same picture as in the GamePad's is shown. Users can also draw on the GamePad during a chat session.

If there is a game or another application already running, the Wii U GamePad's HOME button ring will flash indicating that there is an incoming call. The idea of the feature was originally seen in the introduction trailer of the Wii U in E3 2011. However, users won't also be able to use the service as a multitasking application, therefore not having the ability to make video calls without interrupting game play. Nintendo is currently working on a future update that will make video chat possible through multitasking though.

Wii U Chat is expected to arrive in a "day one" update in the same day the Wii U launches.