Nintendo's new Wii U console will probably be one of the most preferred devices during the holiday shopping season this year; thanks largely to the fact that the console marks a notable overhaul of the company's Wii console with high-definition graphics and enhanced performance, and brings on hard-core gaming titles to attract old-hand gamers.

Some of the key attractions of the Wii U console include excellent graphics - up to 1080p, through HDMI - as well as the capability to allow the gamers to play the Wii titles on the new console, using the Wii remote and other Wii accessories. In addition, the new Wii U console also unfolds a fresh game-play experience.

The Wii U console gives the gamers the opportunity to play the Wii U titles on the screen of the console's Gamepad controller, which can also be used as a second screen for a few titles, for displaying maps while the actual game is being played on the TV screen. However, for accessing the online features of the console, it is necessary to download the Wii U software patch.

With the Wii U having hit the store shelves on Sunday, Nintendo has revealed that the console's initial inventory has already sold out in most stores. The company also added that the store shelves will be restocked with Wii U by Friday - the day after Thanksgiving - to facilitate the holiday shoppers in conveniently purchasing the new console.