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The '''CAT-R''' is a game development console produced by Nintendo for the Wii U. The console itself looks like a regular Wii U with the exception of the front panel being green. The included [[Wii U GamePad]] is also green on the back. The console has a Bluetooth connector and two DRC (Wii U GamePad) connectors on the backside of the main unit. The unit is also able to switch between a wired and wireless mode for the BT and GamePad connections. This unit is the 'test kit' Wii U development unit (the equivalent to the Wii's [[RVT-R Reader]] or the GameCube's [[NR Reader]], intended as a low-cost option for game testing as well as a general-purpose development solution for indie studios. The other Wii U development kit is the [[CAT-DEV]].
 
 
The '''CAT-R''' is a game development console produced by Nintendo for the Wii U. The console itself looks like a regular Wii U with the exception of the front panel being green. The Gamepad itself is also green on the back. The console has a Bluetooth connector and two DRC (Wii U Gamepad) connectors on the backside of the main unit. The unit is also able to switch between a wired and wireless mode for the BT and Gamepad connections. This version of the development unit is very common, as it was easier to access by the public, and many indie developers/aspiring developers purchased this unit.
 
 
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File:CATRMainConsole.jpg|Front view of the main CAT-R Unit. The front is Jungle Green in color
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File:CATRMainConsole.jpg|Front view of the main CAT-R Unit. The front is green in color, similar to the [[RVT-R Reader]].
File:CATRBackConsole.jpg|Back view of the main CAT-R Unit. There are two connections for tablets and one for Bluetooth devices
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File:CATRBackConsole.jpg|Back view of the main CAT-R Unit. There are two connections for GamePads and one for Bluetooth devices
File:CATRBottom Console.jpg|Bottom view of the main CAT-R Unit. There are two switches for changing the Bluetooth and tablet connections between wired and wireless mode
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File:CATRBottom Console.jpg|Bottom view of the main CAT-R Unit. There are two switches for changing the Bluetooth and GamePad connections between wired and wireless mode
File:CATRTablet2.jpg|Top view of the CAT-R tablet. Besides the top connector for wired connections, it is no different then a standard Wii-U tablet
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File:CATRTablet2.jpg|Top view of the CAT-R GamePad. Besides the top connector for wired connections, it is no different then a standard Wii U GamePad
 
File:CATRTablet.jpg|Back side of the tablet
 
File:CATRTablet.jpg|Back side of the tablet
File:CATRMainMenu.jpg|The initial menu screen of the CAT-R unit. On the main menu are multiple debug programs as well as the Wii U's default programs
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File:CATRMainMenu.jpg|The initial menu screen of the CAT-R unit. On the main menu are multiple debug programs as well as the Wii U's default programs
File:CATRNoft.jpg|The CAT-R unit running NOFT, a program that apparently explores the SD card and allows for debugging and writing. This specific CAT-R unit contains an unreleased game called "Dungeon Rats"
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File:CATRNoft.jpg|The CAT-R unit running NOFT, a program that explores the SD card and allows for debugging and writing. This specific CAT-R unit contains an unreleased game called "Dungeon Rats"
 
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Latest revision as of 20:02, 28 January 2020

The CAT-R is a game development console produced by Nintendo for the Wii U. The console itself looks like a regular Wii U with the exception of the front panel being green. The included Wii U GamePad is also green on the back. The console has a Bluetooth connector and two DRC (Wii U GamePad) connectors on the backside of the main unit. The unit is also able to switch between a wired and wireless mode for the BT and GamePad connections. This unit is the 'test kit' Wii U development unit (the equivalent to the Wii's RVT-R Reader or the GameCube's NR Reader, intended as a low-cost option for game testing as well as a general-purpose development solution for indie studios. The other Wii U development kit is the CAT-DEV.