Nintendo this morning unveiled its television and media integration plans for the Wii U, announcing a new feature called Nintendo TVii that will come with the upcoming console, at no extra charge, and work in conjunction with the Wii U’s tablet-style GamePad controller.

Nintendo TVii (pronounced “TV”) will integrate with existing services such as Hulu, Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, TiVo and live television, using the GamePad as a remote control and discovery device, taking advantage of its touch screen.

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Sony’s PlayStation 3 have largely led the way in recent years by integrating entertainment options into the console, but Nintendo this morning touted the advantage of the tablet as a secondary screen. Individuals in each family will be able to have their own personalized experiences based on their viewing history. Features include the ability to interact with other users on social media, and scroll back to learn about key moments in a particular show. Sports viewing also includes the ability to see scores and related information on the GamePad.

The company “is bringing together how you watch and what you watch into this seamless second screen experience,” said Zach Fountain, an executive with Redmond-based Nintendo of America, during a media event in New York. The company also unveiled the pricing and release date for the new console: $300 for a model with 8GB of memory and $350 for a 32GB model, available on Nov. 18.

Here’s a collection of screenshots from the webcast this morning. Click any image to open a gallery.

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