Nintendo Wii U

[Tfiguy]

I live in Nq and honestly, I know one person that owns a Wii u... now I know there are haters (and I don't want to get involved with fanboys) but it honestly IS a great console. The problem is that the main men behind it Reggie from America and Iwata (I know they aren't the share holders pushing for stuff) from Japan seem to not really listen to the fans. Nintendo have a shit tone of cash behind them, why can't they put all that money making a powerful machine up with the ps4 and Xbone and yes, I do realise that a lot of people say that these aren't really 'next gen' as well. Also, why can't they put a lot of emphasis into 3rd party companies that bring out the big name titles? They need to, to keep the fans coming back right? I mean, I LOVE Mario bros, Mario kart, Zelda, Metroid and most other titles but how good would it be to have those and the likes of games like - Wolfenstein, Gta, The Witcher, The Elder Scrolls and many more? Seems to me like they need a change of management... Some fresh blood?

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

As far as I was aware, Ninty charge rather large licensing fees for their console, which is why from pretty much the N64 onwards the only games that seem any good on Ninty consoles are Nity games (Zelda, Mario, smash bros Metroid etc etc.).

The only game I got for my Wii that wasn't a Ninty game were the Transformers games and Tatsunoko Vs Capcom. (twice) ;)

[shokwave2]

Hopefully Nintendo show us the big guns this E3 in a few weeks. If they show us Zelda, Metroid and a few more big games then that should get the ball rolling. New consoles are always slow to release quality games, usually taking at least a year or two before it heats up to its true potential.

IMO there's too many indie/re-hashed mobile games being released on the Wii U eShop. Nintendo need to start pushing for quality in all their games instead of trying to get their numbers up. Nintendo's Wii U is not a console for everyone, but those who have played their classics such as Metroid Prime, Zelda Ocarina of Time, or Mario 64/Sunshine/Galaxy, know that you don't get much better in gaming then the mighty N. Bring on E3.

[twincobra]

Mario kart 8 in just a few days, keeeeeen! :D

[Gouki]

The Wii U is just the best. I really don't have a desire to get a PS4 or XBox One at all, and there are more than enough games for it.

I couldn't imagine playing Arkham City or Deus Ex on anything else, ever, anymore. It's just a shame so many people dismiss for no real reason (or the really classy people who try and prove their 'maturity' by ranting about how it's for kids. Erm, no. It's for everyone.)

[Tfiguy]

The Wii U is just the best. I really don't have a desire to get a PS4 or XBox One at all, and there are more than enough games for it.

I couldn't imagine playing Arkham City or Deus Ex on anything else, ever, anymore. It's just a shame so many people dismiss for no real reason (or the really classy people who try and prove their 'maturity' by ranting about how it's for kids. Erm, no. It's for everyone.)

I just bought deus ex today, I've heard some good reviews so keen to give it a crack!

[UltraMarginal]

We have a Wii at the moment and it doesn't get a lot of play time, makes it hard to justify the purchase of a WiiU, how do you guys feel about the new larger controller? It looks interesting to me, but cumbersome.

I get the impression from the post above that older Metroid Games can be purchased digitally through the wii U shop? if that is the case i'd be more interested for sure.

[kup]

I hear that the Wii-U is actually Next Gen hardware capable. Unfortunately the trend with Nintendo since the Wii (and growing from the GC) is to release all these baby/girly games and only have one good solid release every 6 months or so. You can't hold fan interest on one good game every 6 months no matter how awesome it may be.

The Wii was really poor hardware wise. You certainly weren't 'Playing with Power' as the old slogan used to promote. It was just a slightly more accelerated GameCube and the reason why it was so easy to emulate. However it was a hit with the casual masses but as Nintendo should now be able to see in sales figures, the 'masses' are rarely sustainable.

Wii-U should open up to 3rd parties to develop more games for it that gamers want to play along with a big name 2nd party exclusive (Like Killer Instinct was once). This was what made the NES and SNES so successful. I think the executive brass over there are unable to see that despite the answer staring them right in the face due to current trends and history.

I am a huge Nintendo fan but I stopped caring from GC onwards due to poor hardware. When the Dolphin Emulator begun to truly update those games with Widescreen and Hi-Def, that's when I started to pick up the games. I am considering a wii-U once it drops more in price but only for Zelda and other Nintendo games that get released. If Nintendo's down trend continues, it will most likely only be for playing those games released every 6 to 12 months.

[kurdt_the_goat]

You can't buy Wii games from the e-shop, but it will play Wii discs.

I have a Wii U but i wouldn't call it a good console. It's just like most Nintendo consoles, only really good for the Nintendo games and not much else. Though they still have the quality they've always had, i'm tiring of the same old franchises. Some of my favourite franchises, like F-Zero, Wave Race and indeed Metroid have been ignored in favour of pretty much basic retreads of their typical hits. The new Mario Kart looks good but is still pretty much the same game it's always been. I was going to skip it, but it's only $58 at Big W and you get a free download of another game as well, so i decided i'll get it anyway.

Disregarding the games, the console itself is outdated clunky shit. It takes way too long to do anything from turn it on, to go to settings, to load the e-shop, to jump back to menu. Compared to Vita, a handheld for gods sake, it boggles my mind that the system is so slow. The gamepad hasn't really offered up any creative or mind blowing gameplay experience, and the screen, like the 3DS, looks like something they found in a dumpster from 2005. The resolution is too low and the colours are all washed out.

I got mine at launch for only $300 which i think is a pretty decent price (paid $350 for a launch 3DS after all!). And i've had some good times with the Nintendo games, appreciated the 30c virtual console promo they had a while back etc. But it also sucks that there's no N64 games on the store either, so you're forced to go into Wii mode. You can see the games on TV or Gamepad, but you can't USE the gamepad controls! ... it's just so half-assed.

If you can get one cheap and know what you're getting into - ie just a Nintendo greatest hits box, it's not bad. I don't really regret my purchase because of that - but part of it is also because with limited time, it never really bothers me if there's not much coming out for a console. It's also cheaper when you don't have a lot of choice! :D

In a year or so PS4 and XB1 will have way more variety of games to go along with their much better hardware though. It really just comes down to what you want to play.

Nintendo's history with 3rd parties has always been and probably always will be the same - they make no effort to get anything other than one or 2 big releases (like how they've secured Monster Hunter, which effectively gave them the Japanese handheld market). Their idea is that, with their 1st party software, they'll build an install base and from that, 3rd parties will want a piece of the pie. They've failed to build an install base with an uber-hit like Wii Sports was, and now it's too late, so there's nothing they can do.

[Tfiguy]

As far as I was aware, Ninty charge rather large licensing fees for their console, which is why from pretty much the N64 onwards the only games that seem any good on Ninty consoles are Nity games (Zelda, Mario, smash bros Metroid etc etc.).

The only game I got for my Wii that wasn't a Ninty game were the Transformers games and Tatsunoko Vs Capcom. (twice) ;)

Tatsunoko Vs Capcom is so good, I hope they would soon make a hd edition or even a sequel.. Ah the hours spent with my mates playing that game!

[Tfiguy]

We have a Wii at the moment and it doesn't get a lot of play time, makes it hard to justify the purchase of a WiiU, how do you guys feel about the new larger controller? It looks interesting to me, but cumbersome.

I get the impression from the post above that older Metroid Games can be purchased digitally through the wii U shop? if that is the case i'd be more interested for sure.

So far, metroid, super metroid and metroid fusion (metroid 4) gba are available.. I'm hoping the re-release the wii games in hd!

[drifand]

I don't see any future with Nintendo systems as they are cutting cost and everything as their sales are really bad. I think they have left the console world.

Basically I supported wii while it lasted and though the concept was fresh, it went off trend real quick. The x-box kinetic pretty much killed them.

Have not been playing my wii for a long time.

[kup]

I don't see any future with Nintendo systems as they are cutting cost and everything as their sales are really bad. I think they have left the console world.

Basically I supported wii while it lasted and though the concept was fresh, it went off trend real quick. The x-box kinetic pretty much killed them.

Have not been playing my wii for a long time.

I also have similar predictions. Nintendo won't be in the console race for much longer given their current persistence on a failed business plan - One could even argue they are already out of it since it is rarely compared to the XBox or PS. It is not too late to change course but they would have to do that very soon and I doubt anyone there at the moment has the vision or courage to do so.

[i_amtrunks]

Their handhelds are getting close to the power of the last gen (PS2/XB1) consoles, so that's not a bad move for them to focus solely on the portable systems. They more or less own the market (bar the rapid rise in popularity of phones as gaming systems)

If Ninty does leave the console market next generation, it would be very interesting to see if they still used their licenses for Sony and Microsoft, much like Sega does now. If they made an exclusive deal with one (Sony, due to their strength in Japan?) that would give that console a massive advantage.

[kup]

Their handhelds are getting close to the power of the last gen (PS2/XB1) consoles, so that's not a bad move for them to focus solely on the portable systems. They more or less own the market (bar the rapid rise in popularity of phones as gaming systems)

If Ninty does leave the console market next generation, it would be very interesting to see if they still used their licenses for Sony and Microsoft, much like Sega does now. If they made an exclusive deal with one (Sony, due to their strength in Japan?) that would give that console a massive advantage.

Nintendo and Sony have a bitter history so not sure if they want to revisit that. However having said that there is legacy between Nintendo and Sony as the PS1 is basically a result of their initial but failed collaboration.

PS1 prototype 'Nintendo's Play Station' - Basically a Playstation 1 that uses SNES cartridges as well as discs. Note the SNES controller and compatible ports.

http://media.playright.dk/screen/028/617/14703-playstation-prototype@800x600min.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/9fip2h.jpg

If Nintendo seizes to be in the home console race and decide to license their games, I would prefer it if they release it on Playstation for legacy reasons as well as my own preference for consoles. I own a PS3 only because I like the exclusive games. The Xbox doesn't really appeal to me much or at all.

[Gouki]

The doomsaying would be hilarious if it weren't so sad (and made sadder by the reference of 'baby' games--which is extra ironic when those complaints come from people who collect childrens toys). This is what people have been saying, ad nasueum, since the Gamecube. Over a decade ago. Hell it probably started with the 64. The 3DS is practically unstoppable with sales, and the Wii U is slowly picking up. The problem is the number of people who dismiss it for no reason.

There are more than enough games, ports, original, rereleases, sequels. Check the eShop. The gamepad is incredibly comfortable, not cumbersome at all (though the battery is a problem), and switching between things like the Game, Miiverse, the browser is all done very easily. Without actually leaving the game your playing--you tap the Home Menu button, and away you go.

Plus the idea that Nintendo would become a software house? Are you kdiding? Nintendo is the kind of company that would take every single IP it owns to the grave if need be. Which i don't think anyone wants. But I guess Nintendo's biggest problem is not enough FPS /not enough 'grim n gritty'/not enough 'mature' games to help people feel more 'adult' and 'bad arse'. *rolls eyes*

[Tfiguy]

The doomsaying would be hilarious if it weren't so sad (and made sadder by the reference of 'baby' games--which is extra ironic when those complaints come from people who collect childrens toys). This is what people have been saying, ad nasueum, since the Gamecube. Over a decade ago. Hell it probably started with the 64. The 3DS is practically unstoppable with sales, and the Wii U is slowly picking up. The problem is the number of people who dismiss it for no reason.

There are more than enough games, ports, original, rereleases, sequels. Check the eShop. The gamepad is incredibly comfortable, not cumbersome at all (though the battery is a problem), and switching between things like the Game, Miiverse, the browser is all done very easily. Without actually leaving the game your playing--you tap the Home Menu button, and away you go.

Plus the idea that Nintendo would become a software house? Are you kdiding? Nintendo is the kind of company that would take every single IP it owns to the grave if need be. Which i don't think anyone wants. But I guess Nintendo's biggest problem is not enough FPS /not enough 'grim n gritty'/not enough 'mature' games to help people feel more 'adult' and 'bad arse'. *rolls eyes*

Yeah, I wouldn't say MORE than enough, but there are certainly more games on it than xbone or ps4 and they are great games including the 3p games.. I agree with just about everything you say mate about the comfortable controller and how easy it is to access the net. Yes people do write it off before giving it a bash. I have mates come over all the time that never rated it until they actually play it and every time they're opinions change. Playing batman arkham city/origins on the wii u is so much better than ps3 it really does just break out of the same old boring routine. They should never put their games on another platform and yes Iwata said that the company would be well and truly under before that happened.. The screen is Hd on the controller nothing laggy or messy there and it's just great to take it to the bedroom and play the games in there if I don't feel like being in the lounge. If my girl wants to watch here really interesting cooking or building shows lol, I can play the wii u on the controller.

[kup]

The doomsaying would be hilarious if it weren't so sad (and made sadder by the reference of 'baby' games--which is extra ironic when those complaints come from people who collect childrens toys). This is what people have been saying, ad nasueum, since the Gamecube. Over a decade ago. Hell it probably started with the 64. The 3DS is practically unstoppable with sales, and the Wii U is slowly picking up. The problem is the number of people who dismiss it for no reason.

There are more than enough games, ports, original, rereleases, sequels. Check the eShop. The gamepad is incredibly comfortable, not cumbersome at all (though the battery is a problem), and switching between things like the Game, Miiverse, the browser is all done very easily. Without actually leaving the game your playing--you tap the Home Menu button, and away you go.


I don't agree with this. Just go to your nearest EB store and check the Wii/Wii-U and even the 3DS library. A lot of it are these sorts of games:

http://www.cravingthesavings.com/images/target110509wii2.jpg

This is what I am calling Baby games because they freaking are. A good game doesn't have to be FPS (Boring!) or dark and gritty. It just has to be enjoyable for people above the age of 6.

Nintendo does have great games but they get released once in a blue moon and most of their franchises are not 'gritty' or FPS and still good with wide praise from hardcore gamers. We need more frequency of decent to good game that anyone would want to play - That was what made the NES and SNES so successful. As you mentioned, when they begun to move away from that, a gradual decline occurred and we are witnessing its impact today.

Just so you know, Nintendo publishing games in non Nintendo platforms is not unheard of. Not counting the CD-i abortions, there were a series of Mario educational games for PC.

[Trent]

The Wii U is just the best. I really don't have a desire to get a PS4 or XBox One at all, and there are more than enough games for it.

I couldn't imagine playing Arkham City or Deus Ex on anything else, ever, anymore. It's just a shame so many people dismiss for no real reason (or the really classy people who try and prove their 'maturity' by ranting about how it's for kids. Erm, no. It's for everyone.)

The PS3 is just the best. I really don't have a desire to get a WiiU or XBox One at all, and there are more than enough games for it.

I couldn't imagine playing Arkham City or Deus Ex on anything else, ever, anymore. It's just a shame so many people dismiss for no real reason (or the really classy people who try and prove their 'maturity' by ranting about how FPS' and Dark and Gritty games are dumb. Erm, I know it's not for everyone, but it's for me. And that is all that matters.)




And I'll probably be getting a PS4 for Christmas. Based on the games that have been announced plus what is guaranteed to be released, I'm looking forward to it.

[drifand]

I will be agreeing with Kup, the nintendo games are more family games orientated than what PS4 or Xbox are at with more mature audiences. This is where I think Nintendo has fell off track and didn't pick themselves up.

The thing is this, I think when you see a Assassins creed release, you see that xbox and PS will be definite first on advertising than Wii showing theirs released a bit later.

I didn't go on the Wii U wagon just simply based on this. However, I didn't rush to buy a PS4 this time either because I do not really see the boost in technology and I am just holding out till they totally discard the good PS3 console.

[Tfiguy]

I don't agree with this. Just go to your nearest EB store and check the Wii/Wii-U and even the 3DS library. A lot of it are these sorts of games:

http://www.cravingthesavings.com/images/target110509wii2.jpg

This is what I am calling Baby games because they freaking are. A good game doesn't have to be FPS (Boring!) or dark and gritty. It just has to be enjoyable for people above the age of 6.

Nintendo does have great games but they get released once in a blue moon and most of their franchises are not 'gritty' or FPS and still good with wide praise from hardcore gamers. We need more frequency of decent to good game that anyone would want to play - That was what made the NES and SNES so successful. As you mentioned, when they begun to move away from that, a gradual decline occurred and we are witnessing it's impact today.

Just so you know, Nintendo publishing games in non Nintendo platforms is not unheard of. Not counting the CD-i abortions, there were a series of Mario educational games for PC.

Yes I agree there are a lot of baby games for the original wii (as shown) but not so much the wii u. In time there most undoubtably would be for all consoles. However I'd be certain it wouldn't be anything as bad as the wii. I think a lot of franchises were trying to cash in on the original wii and their 'gimmick' controllers and the boom of the casual gamers. That's why I was thinking that there needs to be a change in management or at least their vision.. They really need to either be throwing cash or giving incentives to other 3p companies to get them more involved with the wii u and it's capabilities. Hell I'd be happy even if it took them to just program basic controls and not use the controller's full potential, just made it so you could play it off the telly or something basic... Don't get me wrong I love the ps3 but it died :( sad face RIP... But, yeah they need to do something, put it this way, (a lot of this has to do with ps's non-backwards compatibility as well) but if nintendo made a decent powerful machine, that looked attractive, had all the 1st party franchises plus attracted most of the 3rd parties (just like Sony and Microsoft) I probably never need to buy any other console...

[kurdt_the_goat]

Nintendo doesn't go out sourcing the shovelware in Kup's post, those companies just released it cause there was a massive market. The same thing happened with PS2 and pretty much any of the majorly successful consoles. There are quite a lot of quality 3rd party games on Wii also because of it's success, but they weren't very visible because they're in the sea of shovelware. Wii U has comparatively little shovelware and quality 3rd party games (that aren't ports), cause there is hardly any market.

Having a bustling shelf of games, regardless of quality, only serves to give the public the impression that the system has taken off/is popular, and that just compounds a consoles success. No one thinks PS Vita has any games because it's shelf space is limited to a single, tiny rack in EB (a bit bigger in JB), but the reality is it has heaps of high quality games, not just retail but on PSN as well - with hefty amounts of PS1, PSP and dedicated Vita games that are exclusive to PSN.

Marketing is to thank for that though, pretty much none of the console providers do an adequate job at retail promoting their download services. Partially because the retailers have no incentive to promote them. In recent times they've started offering codes for downloads at retail, but it still has very little visual impact on what the public perceives is the consoles 'full' library.

[kup]

Nintendo doesn't go out sourcing the shovelware in Kup's post, those companies just released it cause there was a massive market. The same thing happened with PS2 and pretty much any of the majorly successful consoles. There are quite a lot of quality 3rd party games on Wii also because of it's success, but they weren't very visible because they're in the sea of shovelware. Wii U has comparatively little shovelware and quality 3rd party games (that aren't ports), cause there is hardly any market.

Having a bustling shelf of games, regardless of quality, only serves to give the public the impression that the system has taken off/is popular, and that just compounds a consoles success. No one thinks PS Vita has any games because it's shelf space is limited to a single, tiny rack in EB (a bit bigger in JB), but the reality is it has heaps of high quality games, not just retail but on PSN as well - with hefty amounts of PS1, PSP and dedicated Vita games that are exclusive to PSN.

Marketing is to thank for that though, pretty much none of the console providers do an adequate job at retail promoting their download services. Partially because the retailers have no incentive to promote them. In recent times they've started offering codes for downloads at retail, but it still has very little visual impact on what the public perceives is the consoles 'full' library.

Agree with what you say generally but when I go onto a retailer and I see the shelves for PS3/4 or XBox 360/one, I don't see a wall of Dora the Explorer, littlest pet shop or dancing/exercise type games. So as a consumer that is not a girl or below the age of 8, it's easy to think that the Wii/U is only for those demographics.

Plus what happened with the 'Nintendo's Seal of Approval' which was designed to prevent 'Shovelware'? That's exactly what caused the 1983 crash!

Nintendo needs a change of vision or as some predict, there may not be another console after the Wii-U.

[kurdt_the_goat]

It's just comparatively not visible - ie http://us.playstation.com/games/dora-the-explorer-dora-saves-the-crystal-kingdom-ps3.html

The 3rd party publishers have forever deemed Nintendo for kids/family just because Nintendo's own games have less adult themes. MS & Sony do a better job with their first party products in terms of having a spread of themed games, from something like Little Big Planet or Viva Pinata (very Nintendo-like), to God of War and Halo. As a result the third parties judge the audience as older and therefore it makes sense to release more adult themed games.

Nintendo has never really made adult themed games. You can point to Metroid or Fire Emblem or something but they're still 'games for everyone'. Because they'll never make those games they really should court more 3rd parties to make them. Actually, they most likely they try very hard to get those games, but 3rd parties almost never want to go there because the market doesn't already exist. Every 3rd party that gambles ends up losing out and the cycle continues. This isn't really anything new. The success you mention for the SNES and NES era in terms of great 3rd party games was entirely due to the consoles marketshare.

I remember being so pissed off that, after Street Fighter 2 was such a landmark SNES title, responsible for a huge amount of sales and movement in the console war... there were barely any Capcom games at all on N64, let alone any SF games! The hardware played a part there but still, the money was on PS1 so who could blame Capcom for making that decision.

[Tfiguy]

There's actually 2 new consoles being developed, one being hand held and the other a home console... Code named fusion and fusion ds...apparently

[i_amtrunks]

It just has to be enjoyable for people above the age of 6 anyone. Those shovelware games are horrendous for everyone and really should never have been made for anyone. The fact it was cheap and easy tog et a Wii development kit and to sell Wii games cheaper made it the ideal breeding ground for those awful games.

Wii U sales will soar (percentage wise at least!) now that Mariokart is out, and with Smash Bros round the corner.

[kup]

There's actually 2 new consoles being developed, one being hand held and the other a home console... Code named fusion and fusion ds...apparently

I think that at this point, the Fusion is pure rumour.

http://www.ign.com/blogs/zanethewise/2014/01/23/so-about-those-nintendo-fusion-rumors

A nice rumour though :)

[Tfiguy]

I think that at this point, the Fusion is pure rumour.

http://www.ign.com/blogs/zanethewise/2014/01/23/so-about-those-nintendo-fusion-rumors

A nice rumour though :)

Here's a vid a bit more up to date by machinema, but just shows specs on the portable one at least but nothing really on the home console. :-/
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmzn5eN6ec0

[twincobra]

I have my Wiiu and have no desire to ever purchase the ps4, let alone a Xbox, any other gaming needs I just use stream (rarely). Zombiu was an amazing experience with the tablet controller, best zombie game ever! Looking forward to Bayonetta and soon enough wonderful 101.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Who really wants multiplats on a Nintendo system?
Nintendo for Ninty games, PS3 for console exclusives (usually jap games), PC for the rest.

[kaiden]

nintendo is terrible for digital purchases and that is its biggest problem.

they always charge full retail for new games and their sales are terrible. they're basically doing everything different from Steam/Sony/MS digital wise and that's a lot of money lost as evident by the amount of money people spend on those sales and then never get around to playing.

their storage is pitiful too.

i bought the wiiu premium for $200 during the dse clearance so it was a decent purchase.

[Bidoofdude]

The Wii U seems like a great console. It's just badly supported and advertised. They have to stop for the 'family game' thing and just get down to the point. Get the first party games out fast and get the 3rd party out just as fast. The Wii U has a lot of potential, but it's just not being tapped into.

[i_amtrunks]

So MarioKart 8 finally made me go out and buy a Wii.

While the game itself is great, the touchpad is perfectly weighted, sized etc I still found myself not as happy with it as I was when the Wii came out all those years ago.

When you first got the wii and booted it up, there were all these toys and gadgets included to play around with that were fun to explore. Nothing like it for the WiiU, no preinstalled apps or anything special. Sure teh browser is good and the Mii stuff is stock standard to be expected, but no fun Nintendo apps. The 3Ds had them, but not the WiiU?

That being said, I was also annoyed that the WiiU gamepad controls cannot be changed or altered into a custom layout, I'd prefer to utilise the triggers for acceleraton/brake and use the A-B buttons for items, but I HAVE to use the standard button config. :rolleyes:

[twincobra]

So MarioKart 8 finally made me go out and buy a Wii.

While the game itself is great, the touchpad is perfectly weighted, sized etc I still found myself not as happy with it as I was when the Wii came out all those years ago.

When you first got the wii and booted it up, there were all these toys and gadgets included to play around with that were fun to explore. Nothing like it for the WiiU, no preinstalled apps or anything special. Sure teh browser is good and the Mii stuff is stock standard to be expected, but no fun Nintendo apps. The 3Ds had them, but not the WiiU?

That being said, I was also annoyed that the WiiU gamepad controls cannot be changed or altered into a custom layout, I'd prefer to utilise the triggers for acceleraton/brake and use the A-B buttons for items, but I HAVE to use the standard button config. :rolleyes:

Do you like horror /zombie games? Get Zombiu, best use of the game pad thus far, very enjoyable experience.

[shokwave2]

nintendo is terrible for digital purchases and that is its biggest problem.

they always charge full retail for new games and their sales are terrible. they're basically doing everything different from Steam/Sony/MS digital wise and that's a lot of money lost as evident by the amount of money people spend on those sales and then never get around to playing.

If i buy digital i mostly buy it via the UK eShop. Sometimes the price is roughly the same, other times it can be nearly half what we pay here in Australia. There's some good deals sometimes in the Aus eShop, such as 75% off Batman games at the moment. $19 for Arkham City and Origins is a pretty good deal. But Nintendo do need to look at how MS and Sony run their digital games. Sony does it best with their PS Plus membership, 2 or so games free every month.

[Polursine]

Yeah we got ourselves a Wii U Mario Kart 8 bundle from Big W over the weekend due to the staff day. And we went to JB to get ourselves a 1080p 32" to call our own. Also downloaded me some Wind Waker with the free code deal. Many months ago, I bought TF Prime The Game and Mass Effect 3 because they were cheap and it as motivation to buy the Wii U, which I planned on getting anyway before SSB4 came out.

Its awesome. So pretty.

As stated before, the controller isn't heavy and cumbersome, it's nicely weighted and easy to get to. I have found myself getting cramps in my right hand if things get intense in MK8 ha

Bring on SSB4 I say

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Yeah we got ourselves a Wii U Mario Kart 8 bundle from Big W over the weekend due to the staff day. And we went to JB to get ourselves a 1080p 32" to call our own. Also downloaded me some Wind Waker with the free code deal. Many months ago, I bought TF Prime The Game and Mass Effect 3 because they were cheap and it as motivation to buy the Wii U, which I planned on getting anyway before SSB4 came out.

Its awesome. So pretty.

As stated before, the controller isn't heavy and cumbersome, it's nicely weighted and easy to get to. I have found myself getting cramps in my right hand if things get intense in MK8 ha

Bring on SSB4 I say

Did you buy a heap of JB HiFi gift cards from Big W at 10% off so you could also get 10% off your TV :)

[i_amtrunks]

That Nintendo shop is awful. Horrible to navigate and very limited in choices, so few indie games too. I have no idea why all the games that were available on the wii version of the store weren't transferred over to the wiiu version. The wii game pad would make 64 and cube games easier to play.

While I like that they have finally combined the eshop, I hate that I've lost the downloads I made on my original 3ds when the store upgraded and the purchase made on the wii. I know I Can transfer data from the wii with some games and save Data, but I'd prefer to just re download them.

Shokwave, does the uk store require a certain uk credit card or such and do you have to sign out of the. Au region or something? Really want excitebots trick racing from wii if it gets to the wiiu store.

[shokwave2]

Shokwave, does the uk store require a certain uk credit card or such and do you have to sign out of the. Au region or something? Really want excitebots trick racing from wii if it gets to the wiiu store.

No just make a separate profile and and put your country as United Kingdom. Aussie credit cards work. The only thing is when you swap back to your normal profile, you have to go into settings and change your country back to Australia to get your internet connection to work. And vice versa for when you switch to your UK profile to shop on the eShop. Easy peasy.

[kup]

I recently bought a super cheap Wii-U. As probably all owners know by now, the Wii-U does not have an Optical out for Audio and is purely HDMI. Well that's not really a problem for surround sound one would think but for some god damn reason, Nintendo decided not to have Dolby or DTS like it's competitors and it only outputs on raw 7.1 LPCM that only some of the newest A/V receivers support!

I didn't do my full research as I thought Nintendo would have at least Dolby Prologic support as they did for the Wii. Unfortunately I went as far as buying a $75 HDMI to Optical splitter so I could plug the audio portion in to my receiver for surround only to find out about the above LPCM 7.1 only too late.

How very frustrating and retarded decision that was. This can be solved by Software but I am doubtful Nintendo would as it requires a license despite the precedence with the Wii.

Nice one Nintendo, you made it so that only people with the most expensive higher end setups can enjoy surround sound.

[twincobra]

There is a setting to change the audio output to non hdmi, It's what I use to channel audio to my Logitech speakers.

[kup]

There is a setting to change the audio output to non hdmi, It's what I use to channel audio to my Logitech speakers.

Yep and it does nothing but give you 2ch sound. Doesn't really help I am afraid.

[kurdt_the_goat]

That certainly sucks but if it's any consolation, I can't see there being a whole lot of Nintendo games that really benefit from surround.

You might want to check your info though, this thread (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=500865) is pretty authoritative and doesn't mention 7.1.

[kup]

That certainly sucks but if it's any consolation, I can't see there being a whole lot of Nintendo games that really benefit from surround.

Not really, try playing Mario Kart Wii with surround sound. It's a whole new experience. I can only imagine Mario Kart 8 being even greater but....

At least if you boot into Wii mode, it does have Dolby Prologic II. That's the crazy thing about this. The hardware is there to do it and Wii mode does it. However Wii-U does not.

WTH?

[kurdt_the_goat]

Eh, i used to have a Logitech surround setup but got sick of the cabling and being told to turn it down :D

That definitely sounds like a licensing thing or general Nintendo cheapness/incompetence. One and the same thing really!

[kup]

Eh, i used to have a Logitech surround setup but got sick of the cabling and being told to turn it down :D

That definitely sounds like a licensing thing or general Nintendo cheapness/incompetence. One and the same thing really!

I'll go with both. They wanted to be cheap about it without realising the consequences. Sound is very important to dedicated gamers and they just alienated 80% of them. Great work Nintendo :rolleyes:

The only saving grace would be an update that enables it but I wouldn't hold my breath. That implies that they are aware of the impact.

Personally, I find this very disappointing and has dulled the growing excitement I was gaining for the Wii-U. After enabling surround sound a couple of years ago and playing all my games and movies as such, It's hard go back to normal stereo - What is this the 70s?

I guess I will have to configure the receiver to just output the 2.0 signal on all speakers...geez not even 2.1..:rolleyes:

[Polursine]

Did you buy a heap of JB HiFi gift cards from Big W at 10% off so you could also get 10% off your TV :)

Aha no, if only that could work. I had a 100 gift card for JB from christmas, and we used the 10% day at big w to get the console bundle.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I'll go with both. They wanted to be cheap about it without realising the consequences. Sound is very important to dedicated gamers and they just alienated 80% of them. Great work Nintendo :rolleyes:

Wouldn't surprise me if they just skipped it as they thought that people interested with that setup would either have the latest tech or not buy the Wiiu and go for PS4/Xbone.

Seeing less and less reason to get a WiiU lately...;)

[Tfiguy]

I absolutely loved mario kart 8. It is honestly the best racing game that I've ever played... so much fun. It's good when the boys are around having a few beers and that gets wacked on... I'm looking forward to Bayonetta 2. It comes with the original one as well that will be getting a nice face lift and a heap of exclusive content.

[kup]

Anyone selling a Wii Remote with Motion plus?

[kurdt_the_goat]

You might get a better deal finding one of the games that comes bundled with one and then selling the game. ie Wii Party U + Remote preowned for $34 (https://ebgames.com.au/wiiu-161266-Wii-Party-U---Black-Remote-preowned-Wii-U)

[kup]

Yeah that's pretty good. Thanks! :)

[twincobra]

Amiami have the Yoshi wiimote for ¥3700

[kup]

Amiami have the Yoshi wiimote for ¥3700

Thanks but won't tell me how much it would cost to ship. The double packs were interesting but already sold out.

I guess EB is the best option provided they still have it.

[shokwave2]

Picked up Sonic Racing last week from EB Games for 20 something bucks. I'm impressed with the gameplay. Plenty of modes, good controls and challenging.

Also traded in a few crap games (Watch Dogs included) for Mario Kart 8. I wasn't in a rush to get this as i had plenty of other games to try and finish first. But i caved in as the kids wanted it. Probably the best in the series IMO. I quickly cleaned up the 50cc Grand Prix's but then got my arse kicked trying the 150cc. I think i need more fine tuning.

Also downloaded Wii U Party as the free game that you get with Mario Kart. I had already owned/played about 7 of the 10 games you get to choose from. It's a good game to play with kids and the wife got a bit competitive with me while playing and wouldn't go to bed until she had beat me a few times. It was a late night that night. :rolleyes:

[twincobra]

I quickly cleaned up the 50cc Grand Prix's but then got my arse kicked trying the 150cc. I think i need more fine tuning
I found 150cc easier with the heavy weights, Wario donkey Kong etc. Is watch dogs really that bad? I planed on picking up the belated WiiU version.

[shokwave2]

I found 150cc easier with the heavy weights, Wario donkey Kong etc. Is watch dogs really that bad? I planed on picking up the belated WiiU version.

Yeah i'll try using the bigger characters. I'm a light weight kinda-guy (koopa,toad).

It's over-rated, and the PS3 graphics are along the lines of Saints Row 2 quality. Dull textures, car physics are extremely arcade-y, guns can't be fired while you're driving. The idea is new, and it's fun for the first few hours. But every story mission, side mission and collectable is the same. Sneak in, hack, escape.

It will be interesting to see what they do with the Wii U version. They've already delayed it, saying they're going to make it the best version possible, and hopefully the graphics are better then the last gen versions.

[Trent]

Marion Kart 8 has me doing something I've not considered since the days of the N64. I'm considering buying a Nintendo.

It looks that good.

[i_amtrunks]

Played some wolfenstein on PC this evening, it's one heck of a pretty game, controls well and had an interesting story from the few hours I saw.

I am struggling with mariokart 150cc, I have found that once I got used to the heavyweight class it helped a bit as they are almost impossible to knock around. I constantly win 3 races, only to get absolutely murdered in the 4th, I've even tried the hang back method to no avail. It's driving me bonkers!

[Tfiguy]

[QUOTE=shokwave2;426729]Yeah i'll try using the bigger characters. I'm a light weight kinda-guy (koopa,toad).

It's over-rated, and the PS3 graphics are along the lines of Saints Row 2 quality. Dull textures, car physics are extremely arcade-y, guns can't be fired while you're driving. The idea is new, and it's fun for the first few hours. But every story mission, side mission and collectable is the same. Sneak in, hack, escape.

It will be interesting to see what they do with the Wii U version. They've already delayed it, saying they're going to make it the best version possible, and hopefully the graphics are better then the last gen versions.[/QU
If they do it right, I believe that it has the potential to be the best version. That would be sick if you could fully utilise the game pad for it. But for pc gamers, I hear someone hacked it and all the original textures and shadows that they first showed off at (was it E3?) are still on the disc. You can download the patch for it and I hear it is heaps better eye candy... I almost built a gaming pc yesterday, so close but then I chickened out because of the price. But I'd love to one day..

[1AZRAEL1]

Also traded in a few crap games (Watch Dogs included) for Mario Kart 8. I wasn't in a rush to get this as i had plenty of other games to try and finish first. But i caved in as the kids wanted it. Probably the best in the series IMO. I quickly cleaned up the 50cc Grand Prix's but then got my arse kicked trying the 150cc. I think i need more fine tuning.


I found 150cc easier with the heavy weights, Wario donkey Kong etc.


I am struggling with mariokart 150cc, I have found that once I got used to the heavyweight class it helped a bit as they are almost impossible to knock around. I constantly win 3 races, only to get absolutely murdered in the 4th, I've even tried the hang back method to no avail. It's driving me bonkers!

One thing I figured out as well, but the different Karts/wheels/gliders offer different stats too, instead of just looking cool. Had fun playing it too. 150cc is pretty difficult to win all the races too.

[Trent]

Soooo, call me ignorant, but I only just found out that the Wii U doesn't have a Blu Ray player, or even DVD player for that matter. I was looking for a replacement for the PS3 and was leaning toward this as I miss Nintendo games but c'mon, the PS3 plays almost everything and I can stream straight to it what it doesn't play. But it looks like the Wii U can't do any of this? No wonder the other consoles are killing it.

WTF Nintendo? :confused:

[twincobra]

Soooo, call me ignorant, but I only just found out that the Wii U doesn't have a Blu Ray player, or even DVD player for that matter. I was looking for a replacement for the PS3 and was leaning toward this as I miss Nintendo games but c'mon, the PS3 plays almost everything and I can stream straight to it what it doesn't play. But it looks like the Wii U can't do any of this? No wonder the other consoles are killing it.

WTF Nintendo? :confused:

They have a different level of thinking when it comes to those things. I wish it could play DVD, Blu-ray & Avi, mkv, mp3 etc via USB, but they are only in it to make games.

[shokwave2]

Yeah it would be nice if the Wii U could play all types of media but Nintendo have always been 100% focused on games. I'm actually happy that it doesn't play DVD/Blu-Ray because it lets me play games while the rest of the family watches movies. And i already have a Blu-Ray player, PS3 and Xbox 360 hooked up to the TV. I can only watch one movie at once. :rolleyes:

[Tfiguy]

Soooo, call me ignorant, but I only just found out that the Wii U doesn't have a Blu Ray player, or even DVD player for that matter. I was looking for a replacement for the PS3 and was leaning toward this as I miss Nintendo games but c'mon, the PS3 plays almost everything and I can stream straight to it what it doesn't play. But it looks like the Wii U can't do any of this? No wonder the other consoles are killing it.

WTF Nintendo? :confused:

You can download the homebrew channel to it and watch dvds...buuuuuuuut it would most probably void your waranty

[Gouki]

Soooo, call me ignorant, but I only just found out that the Wii U doesn't have a Blu Ray player, or even DVD player for that matter. I was looking for a replacement for the PS3 and was leaning toward this as I miss Nintendo games but c'mon, the PS3 plays almost everything and I can stream straight to it what it doesn't play. But it looks like the Wii U can't do any of this? No wonder the other consoles are killing it.

WTF Nintendo? :confused:

This is the way they have always been, and you really think Nintendo would pay licensing fees to Sony to use their proprietary media? Are you high? I've never understood the need to have that feature in a console. I never used my PS2 or anything to play DVDs and I never once put a Bluray that wasn't a game in a PS3. It's just never made sense to me.

Except for the Gamecube's Japanese variant the Panasoonic Q (which was developed by Panasonic under licence from what I recall), they have never been interested in having their consoles play DVDs or Blurays. Ever. There are plenty of guides to get the Netflix channel active without any hacking at all.

Besides it is really a big deal when you can get fantastic multi-region Bluray players from the Good Guys for like $100 or less? That's where I got my Panasonic a few months ago. Haven't had a single problem with it. Oh, well, actually, it was DVD multi-region out of the box, I just had to take it a licensed Panasonic repairer, they put in the official code from Panasonic and voila, region free Blurays too. Officially, legally and freely.

[kup]

Soooo, call me ignorant, but I only just found out that the Wii U doesn't have a Blu Ray player, or even DVD player for that matter. I was looking for a replacement for the PS3 and was leaning toward this as I miss Nintendo games but c'mon, the PS3 plays almost everything and I can stream straight to it what it doesn't play. But it looks like the Wii U can't do any of this? No wonder the other consoles are killing it.

WTF Nintendo? :confused:

I share in all the frustrations. To put it simply and to be safe, the Wii U is only there to play Nintendo games - Nothing more. If you get it for anything else, you will be disappointed.

My biggest gripes are not so much that it can't play DVDs/Blurays but that it doesn't have standard Dolby & DTS surround sound support but relies on PCM 7.1 channel which only the latest and most expensive receivers support - Anything else even the expensive Surround sound set up you may have bought only a couple of years ago will give you just 2ch audio.

Nintendo are not really learning from its competitors and still doing their own thing. It has worked for them in the past but back then they had a strong feel of the market's pulse than today.

However the surround sound thing is purely software and so is the playback of DVDs (Not sure about blurays as I think that requires the right drive). So much of my gripes can be cured with just a software update which although I live in hope to see, I probably never will.

Anyways, since 2012 the Wii U has been heavily criticized and we hope that Nintendo has been listening. Recently due to good games such as Mario Kart 8, they have received a considerable sales boost. If they are smart and want to keep that momentum going till the next 'big game' is released, they would stop being cheap asses, pay the Dolby/DTS support licenses. A console is not sustainable by only one good release every 3 to 6 months.

[Trent]

This is the way they have always been, and you really think Nintendo would pay licensing fees to Sony to use their proprietary media? Are you high? I've never understood the need to have that feature in a console. I never used my PS2 or anything to play DVDs and I never once put a Bluray that wasn't a game in a PS3. It's just never made sense to me.

Except for the Gamecube's Japanese variant the Panasoonic Q (which was developed by Panasonic under licence from what I recall), they have never been interested in having their consoles play DVDs or Blurays. Ever. There are plenty of guides to get the Netflix channel active without any hacking at all.

Besides it is really a big deal when you can get fantastic multi-region Bluray players from the Good Guys for like $100 or less? That's where I got my Panasonic a few months ago. Haven't had a single problem with it. Oh, well, actually, it was DVD multi-region out of the box, I just had to take it a licensed Panasonic repairer, they put in the official code from Panasonic and voila, region free Blurays too. Officially, legally and freely.

Have you considered that not everyone has the same expectations and requirements as you? My PS3 currently serves the following roles: game console, DVD player, BluRay player, occasional internet browser and streaming device for both movies and pictures, music, etc. it currently sits in a little cabinet next to my stereo. There is no room for anything else. Considering that most people want these to double as a media centre these days it's not to much to ask that they include these features. It in no way compromises the console. The games are still the same, the controller stays the same, the price may go up a little but that would be easily offset by the increased number units they would shift, which would do nothing but good things for everyone.

I don't want to buy a Wii U then still have to cough up for a BluRay/DVD player. I don't want to fiddle around buying and setting up a media server/streaming device. I don't care about surround sound but Kup does. And all the Wii U's competitors easily cater to all of those things.

I considered buying a PS4 for $400 on eBay the other day. They haven't been out that long so there will be future opportunities to get them for less. Nintendo are slowly killing themselves by refusing to listen to what consumers want and instead telling them what they want. Look at their sales figures and tell me if that's working out for them?

Games are another thing. Do you know why I want one? Mario Kart and Smash Bros. That's it. I can't say I've seen anything else that interests me.

I want a Wii U. I may still get one. But I don't want one enough to reorganize my entire entertainment system for it and spend more money on top of that to get back to where my PS3 is now :rolleyes:

/rant

[kup]

Have you considered that not everyone has the same expectations and requirements as you? My PS3 currently serves the following roles: game console, DVD player, BluRay player, occasional internet browser and streaming device for both movies and pictures, music, etc. it currently sits in a little cabinet next to my stereo. There is no room for anything else. Considering that most people want these to double as a media centre these days it's not to much to ask that they include these features. It in no way compromises the console. The games are still the same, the controller stays the same, the price may go up a little but that would be easily offset by the increased number units they would shift, which would do nothing but good things for everyone.

I don't want to buy a Wii U then still have to cough up for a BluRay/DVD player. I don't want to fiddle around buying and setting up a media server/streaming device. I don't care about surround sound but Kup does. And all the Wii U's competitors easily cater to all of those things.

I considered buying a PS4 for $400 on eBay the other day. They haven't been out that long so there will be future opportunities to get them for less. Nintendo are slowly killing themselves by refusing to listen to what consumers want and instead telling them what they want. Look at their sales figures and tell me if that's working out for them?

Games are another thing. Do you know why I want one? Mario Kart and Smash Bros. That's it. I can't say I've seen anything else that interests me.

I want a Wii U. I may still get one. But I don't want one enough to reorganize my entire entertainment system for it and spend more money on top of that to get back to where my PS3 is now :rolleyes:

/rant

I do the same thing with my PS3. I use it for DVD/Blurays and as a streaming media box. It is actually awesome at all that and honestly, I probably have a lot more time clocked on it on that than games.

Buying a Bluray player for $100 when you already have a PS3? Sorry but that is ridiculously redundant and very silly.

The Wii-U should offer those Media features. As mentioned by Trent, they would help boost their sales and actually help them to have some entertainment dominance. Some people may even rationalize 'Why should I buy a PS4 when I already have a Wii U that plays Bluerays/DvDs/etc?'

Nintendo is digging themselves into a hole although they are sitting on an Ace card they have no idea how to use.

Imagine what would happen if the Wii U was a Media machine that not only played Bluerays but also played Nintendo games? F**k, it would be meltdown in sales, they would not be able to keep up.

[kurdt_the_goat]

No one gives a shit about blu-ray and if they do it won't be for much longer as streaming takes over!

[kup]

No one gives a shit about blu-ray and if they do it won't be for much longer as streaming takes over!

Yeah they do give a shit, specially in AU where internet is mostly crap.

Anyhow, the Wii U doesn't even do streaming properly aside from Youtube. That weird N-TV thing doesn't even work in most countries.

The generation old competitors on the other hand....

I am a bigger Nintendo fan than for any other console out there but they need to give me more to work with. I am not going to say something is good when it isn't even if I am a big fan.

[twincobra]

Games are another thing. Do you know why I want one? Mario Kart and Smash Bros. That's it. I can't say I've seen anything else that interests me.

Your missing out big time if you only buy a wii u for just those two games. :confused:

[kup]

Your missing out big time if you only buy a wii u for just those two games. :confused:

Curious, what other games do you have in mind?

[kurdt_the_goat]

Yeah they do give a shit, specially in AU where internet is mostly crap.

The internet's not the best but it's getting better.. and more and more non-techies are telling me how they're on the latest Netflix or whatever (i still use 'other means' personally). I guess my point was that, Blu Ray is old hat - anyone who wants it either has a standalone player or capable consoles or multiples. I just don't see how it'd be some big selling point, versus simply releasing more and better games?

The only way they'll have widespread adoption is with a totally unique experience like Wii Sports was. But who among "real" Nintendo fans really cares? Wii Sports and it's ilk are crappy mainstream games that i don't want to play anyway.

If Twincobra doesn't answer i could easily list heaps and heaps of reasons to own a Wii U. As a "real" Nintendo fan myself all i wish they'd do is release another goddamn F-Zero or Wave Race game! But if you saw their E3 this year you'd know they have a much better lineup than the other companies - yes in part due to their head start, but still.

[twincobra]

Curious, what other games do you have in mind?

Off the top of my head there is
Donkey Kong country
Mario 3d world
Pikmin 3
Zombiu(best use of GamePad yet)
Rayman Legends ( was designed for WiiU, best played on)
Wonderful 101 (platinum games)
Wind water HD (if you missed it on the game cube)
Lego city undercover
Monster Hunter 3 ultimate
New Super Mario Bros U & Luigi U (best 2d Mario games since Mario world imo)

Up and coming
Xenoblade chronicles
Bayonetta 2 ( 1 included)
Hyrule warriors
Captain toad treasure tracker (looks really fun)
Protect cars

All games that I'll be getting and playing, getting good use
Out of my WiiU, I've probably missed some that Kurdt might like to add?

[Trent]

The internet's not the best but it's getting better.. and more and more non-techies are telling me how they're on the latest Netflix or whatever (i still use 'other means' personally). I guess my point was that, Blu Ray is old hat - anyone who wants it either has a standalone player or capable consoles or multiples. I just don't see how it'd be some big selling point, versus simply releasing more and better games?

The only way they'll have widespread adoption is with a totally unique experience like Wii Sports was. But who among "real" Nintendo fans really cares? Wii Sports and it's ilk are crappy mainstream games that i don't want to play anyway.

If Twincobra doesn't answer i could easily list heaps and heaps of reasons to own a Wii U. As a "real" Nintendo fan myself all i wish they'd do is release another goddamn F-Zero or Wave Race game! But if you saw their E3 this year you'd know they have a much better lineup than the other companies - yes in part due to their head start, but still.

You're right. I'm not a "real (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/True_fan)" Nintendo fan :p I was when I was 14, but now life tends to get in the way. In the last 6 months I've probably spent no more than 3 hours gaming. My PS3 has spent more time playing movies and streaming. But, I don't think that I'm asking too much for them to add a few simple features that allow me to completely replace my PS3 and not lose any capabilities. I can't see Nintendo's failure to adapt to the market as a good long term business solution, as historically any company that fails to evolve to the market doesn't do too well. And all you "real" fans, what are you going to play if/when Nintendo shuts up shop?

[kurdt_the_goat]

... Kurdt might like to add?

Sure :)

Splatoon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L54s2m1dPs)
Mario Maker (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLS458ekSEI)
Yoshi's Wooly World (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vR8EHatIIE)
Pullblox World (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0noVqmZKYAY) (this series is probably the best/most innovative Nintendo game in years and it costs ~10 bucks)
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK5-EIzDtKo)
Mario vs DK Wii U (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ruh0FSfRq3Y)
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqEOsvTmcoE)
Mario Party 10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69x8Bvm9zM)
Starfox for Wii U (only prototype has been demo'd so far)
Fatal Frame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1rv4GAZoho)
Devil's Third (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yTldFe2m-A) From the guy behind Dead or Alive & Ninja Gaiden. This was multiplat but Nintendo essentially saved the game and the startup company when they lost their publisher, kind of like how we wouldn't be getting Bayonetta 2 if not for Nintendo.


You're right. I'm not a "real (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/True_fan)" Nintendo fan :p I was when I was 14, but now life tends to get in the way. In the last 6 months I've probably spent no more than 3 hours gaming. My PS3 has spent more time playing movies and streaming. But, I don't think that I'm asking too much for them to add a few simple features that allow me to completely replace my PS3 and not lose any capabilities. I can't see Nintendo's failure to adapt to the market as a good long term business solution, as historically any company that fails to evolve to the market doesn't do too well. And all you "real" fans, what are you going to play if/when Nintendo shuts up shop?

Well, i don't think they're going anywhere - they've been failing to evolve since at least the Gamecube era when they first missed the online gaming boat ... but they're still here!

I'll end up with all the consoles in time probably, and have plenty of non-Nintendo games in my collection so i wouldn't be hit too hard.

Do you guys realise that PS4 - even though it's been selling well in the western world, hasn't sold that much in Japan? Actually it sells less per week than Wii U - they're both bombing over there!

[kup]

Awesome list of games! I am thinking of buying Zombie U soon.


Sure :)
From the guy behind Dead or Alive & Ninja Gaiden. This was multiplat but Nintendo essentially saved the game and the startup company when they lost their publisher, kind of like how we wouldn't be getting Bayonetta 2 if not for Nintendo.



Well, i don't think they're going anywhere - they've been failing to evolve since at least the Gamecube era when they first missed the online gaming boat ... but they're still here!

I'll end up with all the consoles in time probably, and have plenty of non-Nintendo games in my collection so i wouldn't be hit too hard.

Do you guys realise that PS4 - even though it's been selling well in the western world, hasn't sold that much in Japan? Actually it sells less per week than Wii U - they're both bombing over there!

Reason why I don't get a PS4 as yet - Crap games library.

Reason why it took me so long to get a Wii-U? - Former crap games library with little of interest announced.

Of course, after Mario Kart 8 and the latest announcements, the Wii U has turned around considerably, enough to convince me to buy. Although as we have already discussed, it is still lacking standard and expected features for no good reason.

I am primarily and by tradition (since a kid) been a Nintendo and PC gamer. The PS3 is there for media and exclusive games only and don't really care about Xbox because most games worth playing are also on PC with better graphics and options.

However as discussed, I do not follow blindly. As much as I love Nintendo, if they make a crap console, I call them out on it like it happened with Wii and the Game Cube. Those two are the only Nintendo consoles I never bought because I thought they were lacking and I had better ways available to play their games without having to pirate. On the other hand, I own all Nintendo Gameboys and DS because they are great.

Wii U isn't crap, it is truly next gen and not obsolete as some critics make it out to be. But I do wish Nintendo would open their eyes more to its potential.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Gamecube was a fine machine in it's time! Lots of my friends call Gamecube Nintendo's heyday even!

F-Zero GX alone for me... but Metroid Prime 1 & 2, Mario Sunshine, Zelda WW & TP, Smash Melee, Wave Race Blue Storm, Resident Evil 4 (& Remake & Zero). I loved that little purple box that could! And only recently with Wii U have they matched the boot-up speed of Gamecube :D

Personally i hate it when i buy consoles late though. You might not have a flood of games in the early days, but at least you can enjoy them as they happen instead of building an insurmountable backlog (mine is bad enough!) - and possibly missing some of them as a result. It's more fun when the games are new and you can discuss them with others who're playing also.

You save 100 bucks or so by waiting yeah... and after a while you might have more confidence in the console's ongoing support... But, i'd rather just support it from the beginning so i'm doing my part, and have memories that span the entire life of the console.

[twincobra]

Gamecube was a fine machine in it's time! Lots of my friends call Gamecube Nintendo's heyday even!

F-Zero GX alone for me... but Metroid Prime 1 & 2, Mario Sunshine, Zelda WW & TP, Smash Melee, Wave Race Blue Storm, Resident Evil 4 (& Remake & Zero). I loved that little purple box that could! And only recently with Wii U have they matched the boot-up speed of Gamecube :D

Personally i hate it when i buy consoles late though. You might not have a flood of games in the early days, but at least you can enjoy them as they happen instead of building an insurmountable backlog (mine is bad enough!) - and possibly missing some of them as a result. It's more fun when the games are new and you can discuss them with others who're playing also.

You save 100 bucks or so by waiting yeah... and after a while you might have more confidence in the console's ongoing support... But, i'd rather just support it from the beginning so i'm doing my part, and have memories that span the entire life of the console.

Amen to that, the cube was just amazing! And kup you should get it, it's cheap now and is the best zombie game I've played since remake.

[Reflector]

I pick up my Wii U Mario Kart bundle this week, pretty damn excited :)

[kup]

I pick up my Wii U Mario Kart bundle this week, pretty damn excited :)

It is awesome. You'll be very impressed with the graphics, it's what convinced me that the Wii U is indeed Next gen despite criticisms of the contrary. They just need to fully unlock its potential.

[kurdt_the_goat]

What's your NNID kup? We could get a few online games going.

It does indeed look very good, but so does Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed (PS3/360/WiiU etc). I think if you've been playing PS3/360 for a while it's understandable to think that Wii U isn't that much of an improvement graphically.

I know you can't really compare something like Mario with a realistic looking game, but Metal Gear Solid V Ground Zeroes, which i played through on PS3 - that game's graphics impressed me more than anything i've seen on Wii U so far.

[kup]

What's your NNID kup? We could get a few online games going.

It does indeed look very good, but so does Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed (PS3/360/WiiU etc). I think if you've been playing PS3/360 for a while it's understandable to think that Wii U isn't that much of an improvement graphically.

I know you can't really compare something like Mario with a realistic looking game, but Metal Gear Solid V Ground Zeroes, which i played through on PS3 - that game's graphics impressed me more than anything i've seen on Wii U so far.

What? No, as I said "it's what convinced me that the Wii U is indeed Next gen despite criticisms of the contrary." which means that I do think the Wii U is technically up there in the Next Gen crowd and better than the previous generations. Don't misunderstand my disappointment at absent standard features like licensed surround sound and media with gaming capability.

I am a PC gamer also so I will always be above the curve when it comes to graphics and I will say that the Wii U is up there. Just look at Mario Kart 8, it looks great.

I will check with my NNID is and let you know. Can't remember as I don't usually play online but Mario Kart seems fun enough to give it a go.

[kurdt_the_goat]

What? No, as I said "it's what convinced me that the Wii U is indeed Next gen despite criticisms of the contrary." which means that I do think the Wii U is technically up there in the Next Gen crowd and better than the previous generations.

Yeah i understand, i'm just disagreeing - sorry my wording didn't make it clear it was my opinion! The Sonic Racing game is in some ways even better looking than Mario Kart 8 - even on PS3 and 360. MK8 runs at a solid 60fps though; obviously the Wii U is the more advanced machine, but in practice i don't think it'll get pushed as hard.

Particularly with the styles of games it gets, the end results are only marginally better or the same imo. Lazy 3rd party ports are often worse too, not that that's the hardware's fault. Have you seen God of War on PS3? That and others are still absolutely stunning for a machine so old.

[Gouki]

Have you considered that not everyone has the same expectations and requirements as you? My PS3 currently serves the following roles: game console, DVD player, BluRay player, occasional internet browser and streaming device for both movies and pictures, music, etc. it currently sits in a little cabinet next to my stereo. There is no room for anything else. Considering that most people want these to double as a media centre these days it's not to much to ask that they include these features. It in no way compromises the console. The games are still the same, the controller stays the same, the price may go up a little but that would be easily offset by the increased number units they would shift, which would do nothing but good things for everyone.[/quotye]

Nobody get's a Nintendo console wanting it or expecting it to double as a media centre. And you accuse me of not considering what other people want, when you're own entire argument is "this is what I want from things regardless". You mention increased sales numbers, increased enough to offset any kind of price increase or loss of sales because of a higher base price but I see no proof of that at all. If you've got some links there that prove me wrong, feel free.

[quote]I don't want to buy a Wii U then still have to cough up for a BluRay/DVD player. I don't want to fiddle around buying and setting up a media server/streaming device.

But don't you already have a PS3?


Look at their sales figures and tell me if that's working out for them?

All because of the media capabilities, right? No other reason?


Games are another thing. Do you know why I want one? Mario Kart and Smash Bros. That's it. I can't say I've seen anything else that interests me.

Then you have very peculiar taste or aren't sure what's out there because you don't have one, possibly.


[quote]Buying a Bluray player for $100 when you already have a PS3? Sorry but that is ridiculously redundant and very silly.

No it's not. Just like I happily purchased a DVD player despite having a PS2. I set games to auto-run, too. I stopped using the streaming option because of it being so haphazard, not allowing playlists or having a random option. But it's still just so amazing to have these features that are clearly after thoughts, rigid in customisation and compatibility and offer no real advantages if they never work properly? Plus, you demand it inbuilt, and then what happens when you're console dies or is off being repaired?

And actual timeline, so you have some context for your tongue clicking and judging is: Bluray home theatre, PS3, AMP with speakers, Standalone player, robbery, nothing. And I would get them all again (well, not the home theatre).


Imagine what would happen if the Wii U was a Media machine that not only played Bluerays but also played Nintendo games? F**k, it would be meltdown in sales, they would not be able to keep up.

It would result in a higher cost for the system, Nintendo having to pay companies licensing to use Bluray media, and would be features that I don't really think would be used as much or increase sales as much as you're claiming. Much like to Trent, you got some links to backup your claims of a "sales meltdown" over media capabilities? Even with a high base price due to increased production costs?

[kup]

[QUOTE=Trent;427329]Much like to Trent, you got some links to backup your claims of a "sales meltdown" over media capabilities? Even with a high base price due to increased production costs?

I didn't know we were under oath in a court of law. We are just talking here, discussing and speculating from our own diverging viewpoints. It is silly when someone demands 'hard evidence' for someone else's casual opinions or views. :rolleyes:

[Gutsman Heavy]

Why the demand for the Wii U to be the same media box the other two are shitting out. I miss the old ways :(

[Gouki]

[QUOTE=Gouki;427630]

I didn't know we were under oath in a court of law. We are just talking here, discussing and speculating from our own diverging viewpoints. It is silly when someone demands 'hard evidence' for someone else's casual opinions or views. :rolleyes:

Awesome. Way to contribute. Don't worry I won't see any reply, but it's pretty obvious all your "but the console needs it" were just selfish demands trying to be passed as "good business" Nintendo needs to start doing.

[kup]

Why the demand for the Wii U to be the same media box the other two are shitting out. I miss the old ways :(

There is demand out there. Personally, I don't care as the PS3 covers it but I can see why others would. Having media capabilities on the pad alone would be a plus as you can take it anywhere in the house.

My biggest gripe is lack of proper Dolby/DTS support for games.

[shokwave2]

Nintendo rocks and the Wii U rocks. I also own a PS3 and X360, and they have some great games (Red Dead Redemption is my all-time favourite game BTW), but i find that their games only hold my attention for so long. There's no need to replay them after completing them (except for Red Dead). I own every Nintendo system from the SNES to present and I always go back to Nintendo games for their quality and replay value.

For those that think that the Wii U is not next-gen because of it's graphics, just remember that the system is only 18 months old and hasn't been fully unlocked yet so their is still more juice it, and that it also runs most games on two screens, the TV and Gamepad. Do any other consoles do this at the moment? It can also pause the game and run the internet browser very quickly at the same time. Not sure if the Xbone and PS4 do this as well as i don't own either, but it's pretty impressive none the less.

Games sush as Sonic Racing, COD and other multi-system games are usually just ported over without any extra work or system tweaks, so the games or graphics aren't going to be pushing the system at all. But look at the games to be released in the next 12-18 months such as Xenoblade Chronicles X, Zelda, Yoshi's Wooly World, Star Fox, they are starting to put pressure on the other consoles regarding graphics and style, and gamers are taking notice.

Each to their own regarding consoles and games, but i'm a gamer so i enjoy games on all consoles. But Nintendo do it best IMO. :cool:

[Trent]

Nobody get's a Nintendo console wanting it or expecting it to double as a media centre. And you accuse me of not considering what other people want, when you're own entire argument is "this is what I want from things regardless". You mention increased sales numbers, increased enough to offset any kind of price increase or loss of sales because of a higher base price but I see no proof of that at all. If you've got some links there that prove me wrong, feel free.



But don't you already have a PS3?



All because of the media capabilities, right? No other reason?



Then you have very peculiar taste or aren't sure what's out there because you don't have one, possibly.



No it's not. Just like I happily purchased a DVD player despite having a PS2. I set games to auto-run, too. I stopped using the streaming option because of it being so haphazard, not allowing playlists or having a random option. But it's still just so amazing to have these features that are clearly after thoughts, rigid in customisation and compatibility and offer no real advantages if they never work properly? Plus, you demand it inbuilt, and then what happens when you're console dies or is off being repaired?

And actual timeline, so you have some context for your tongue clicking and judging is: Bluray home theatre, PS3, AMP with speakers, Standalone player, robbery, nothing. And I would get them all again (well, not the home theatre).



It would result in a higher cost for the system, Nintendo having to pay companies licensing to use Bluray media, and would be features that I don't really think would be used as much or increase sales as much as you're claiming. Much like to Trent, you got some links to backup your claims of a "sales meltdown" over media capabilities? Even with a high base price due to increased production costs?

Proof huh? Let's consider:

sales figures for June and last financial year (http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2014/07/18/npd-hardware-sales-numbers-leak-for-june-2014/)
Wii U total units moved (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_U)
PS4 Total units moved (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_4)

So considering that the PS4 has shifted nearly 3 million more units when it has been out for 12 months lees that the Nintendo even though it costs significantly more, would indicate that consumers are indeed willing to pay more for a game console if they feel the value is there. So it is a safe assumption that that the Sony is offering consumers something that the Wii U isn't. Is it the games? The media features? The surround sound? Advertising? Nathan Drake? I don't know. But Ido know that Sony are obviously doing something better than Nintendo because you can't argue with sales figures.

I don't want to turn this into a Nintendo bashing thread, but failure to accept the Wii U as anything but perfect doesnt help matters either. My original post was surprise and disappointment at Nintendo's lack of what I thought had come to be standard features for a major console. I still want a Wii U. I just don't know if I can justify it because if I get one, I have to remove my PS3 because I don't have enough space in my entertainment unit for both. But that's my problem, no one else's.

[i_amtrunks]

The marketing team at Nintendo failed the wii u. Many people who have seen mine thought it was just a new handheld attachment for the old wii. Others had no idea what it was as they had not rally seen anything about it in any stores.

If Nintendo had spent some money marketing the wii u properly, sales would have been better, and they would have been far better if there were some halfway decent launch games. the one "must own" game per 6 months is not a viable strategy. There are other great games on the system, but only mariokart has the large "grab" audience at the moment.

[kup]

Proof huh? Let's consider:

sales figures for June and last financial year (http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2014/07/18/npd-hardware-sales-numbers-leak-for-june-2014/)
Wii U total units moved (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_U)
PS4 Total units moved (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_4)

Given that we are now in a court environment where we have to provide evidence, we should start doing this:

http://objection.mrdictionary.net/go.php?n=7440587

[kup]

The marketing team at Nintendo failed the wii u. Many people who have seen mine thought it was just a new handheld attachment for the old wii. Others had no idea what it was as they had not rally seen anything about it in any stores.

If Nintendo had spent some money marketing the wii u properly, sales would have been better, and they would have been far better if there were some halfway decent launch games. the one "must own" game per 6 months is not a viable strategy. There are other great games on the system, but only mariokart has the large "grab" audience at the moment.

I had similar reactions from people who notice my pad on the charger. However they can ID the Wii remote and white accessories associated like remote driving wheel so it tells you that there is a disconnection.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Wii U is the best next gen system for me easily, I dislike the cinematic trash that makes up the bulk of 'AAA' console releases, and I have a PC that runs games comfortably from 60fps to 120+fps. I'll get a ps4 if it gets close the the ps3 level of interesting niche games & exclusives, but if the biggest draws currently being Destiny and a friggin' re-release of Last of Us? I'll be waiting a while...

As far as the boner? hah, nope.

[Tfiguy]

...I still can't see any need to buy a ps4 yet and I never would buy an Xbone..any respect I had for microsoft's console if I had any went out the window after all that crap they pulled at the announcement with all the DRM etc.. the thing is, Nintendo are the only ones that have true AAA exclusives. Almost all the exclusives that were announced for ps4 or xbone you can get on pc usually with waaaaay better visuals on the graphics. So what is the point of buying a seemingly lackluster machine that you can get the exact same games for on pc? Save up a few more extra months and have a beast of a machine that can play games to their full potential I say. That's just my opinion. But the Wii U can stay right where it is in my lounge as long as they keep tossing up those awesome titles. But, they really need to do something about the non-dvd/blue ray. I was using my ps3 until it died :(

[kup]

Wii U is the best next gen system for me easily, I dislike the cinematic trash that makes up the bulk of 'AAA' console releases, and I have a PC that runs games comfortably from 60fps to 120+fps. I'll get a ps4 if it gets close the the ps3 level of interesting niche games & exclusives, but if the biggest draws currently being Destiny and a friggin' re-release of Last of Us? I'll be waiting a while...

As far as the boner? hah, nope.

Generally speaking, I would agree. The 'Cinematic' stuff is pretty redundant. However I am mostly looking at it from general perspective and value for money as that's what probably most people look for.

The Wii U is a gaming machine and that is fair enough. Unfortunately it still falls short on some of those related angles like sound.

Basically, what would help the Wii U succeed and take its place as a noted contender in the Next Gen console wars. As it is now, it is just on the side.

This GOT meme rings true now more than ever:

http://i.imgur.com/z9ZxEqR.png

[Tfiguy]

lol, Crack up! Everyone likes her older sister more...

[Reflector]

It is awesome. You'll be very impressed with the graphics, it's what convinced me that the Wii U is indeed Next gen despite criticisms of the contrary. They just need to fully unlock its potential.

Yep, i love it. Mario Kart is sooooo much fun. Got the wife and kids on it for some 4 player madness, getting hit with a blue shell thrown by my son on the last lap builds up the fury inside but i still had a heap of fun :D

Cant wait to get Mario 3D world, my NNID is Jordo387 if anyone wants to add me.

[Tfiguy]

Yep, i love it. Mario Kart is sooooo much fun. Got the wife and kids on it for some 4 player madness, getting hit with a blue shell thrown by my son on the last lap builds up the fury inside but i still had a heap of fun :D

Cant wait to get Mario 3D world, my NNID is Jordo387 if anyone wants to add me.

Sure! mine is evatron86, how do you add people just by typing it in?

[kup]

I got to check mine. Is it whatever name you login as?

[Reflector]

im not sure lol, i think so

[Reflector]

Sure! mine is evatron86, how do you add people just by typing it in?

Not sure lol, ill have a play around in a second and work it out.

Kup yeah i think it is.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Last day to claim the MK8 free game, I recommend Monster Hunter.

[kup]

Last day to claim the MK8 free game, I recommend Monster Hunter.

I had a friend recommend that game and another say to avoid.

hmm...

I just went with Mario U. Happy with it :)

[Gutsman Heavy]

I had a friend recommend that game and another say to avoid.

hmm...

I just went with Mario U. Happy with it :)

It's not for the faint hearted, that's for sure. I nabbed Wonderful101 for my freebie.

[Reflector]

Kup your inbox is full!

[Tfiguy]

Best thing about Nintendo games? Value for money! So much content has gone into Bayonetta 2 it's incredible.. and Smash Bros is just mind blowing how many more things the Wii version has over the 3ds.. I can't wait to get them both!

[twincobra]

Best thing about Nintendo games? Value for money! So much content has gone into Bayonetta 2 it's incredible.. and Smash Bros is just mind blowing how many more things the Wii version has over the 3ds.. I can't wait to get them both!

Been playing bayonetta 2 but so far I like the wonderful 101 better, I'm only just started though so my opinion might change later.

[i_amtrunks]

I've been loving Hyrule Warriors. Wonderful101 irritated me with the drawing system and it's crazy difficult sometimes with the clunky camera and controls.

After I finish my reports I'll get the Mariokart dlc and get back into it before smash wiiu is released.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Smash Bro's Release Pulled forward? Yes!

[Dead End]

I've put one on lay buy solely for Hyrule Warriors. I'll try a few others SSMB - it's not the same on a small screen, Mario kart, HD wind waker. Classic Nintendo fare.

I got everything crossed they release monster hunter 4 on it though and the guy at EB keeps plugging Bayonetta.

[Gutsman Heavy]

and the guy at EB keeps plugging Bayonetta.

Believe the hype on that one!

[kup]

Using the Smashstack exploit I was able to successfully load the Homebrew channel on the vWii :)

Now I can play international Wii games on the Wii U - Awesome!

[twincobra]

I've put one on lay buy solely for Hyrule Warriors. I'll try a few others SSMB - it's not the same on a small screen, Mario kart, HD wind waker. Classic Nintendo fare.

I got everything crossed they release monster hunter 4 on it though and the guy at EB keeps plugging Bayonetta.

I've logged 125 hours in hyrule warriors so far, and I've got quite a fair bit to unlock! The recent dlc has added more goodies, money well spent on this one :D

[i_amtrunks]

I've logged 125 hours in hyrule warriors so far, and I've got quite a fair bit to unlock! The recent dlc has added more goodies, money well spent on this one :D

:eek:

I've not finished story mode(promised a mate to play it together) but I've replayed a lot of earlier levels and I never get tired of Impa with her giants blade doing her water sky dagger attacks.
The peons add on worked differently to what I was expecting but still fun!

[Tfiguy]

Using the Smashstack exploit I was able to successfully load the Homebrew channel on the vWii :)

Now I can play international Wii games on the Wii U - Awesome!

That's pretty cool, I hope they make one for the wii u part soon...It also lets you play dvds right?

[kup]

That's pretty cool, I hope they make one for the wii u part soon...It also lets you play dvds right?

No, you can't play DVD straight from disc - The Wii U Optical drive is unique and can't read anything else but Wii U and Wii discs. Even old music CDs won't play.

The only way you can play DVDs, CDs and Gamecube games is if you rip them and load them from a USB HDD - However having said that, it may be possible to try out an external USB DVD drive to load movies from but that's too much of a hassle as chances are, you already have a device that can do that.

[Tfiguy]

Last day to claim the MK8 free game, I recommend Monster Hunter.

Hmm...I've had Monster Hunter for quite a while (was my selected choice for a free game), I just can't get into it. To me there seems like just far too much reading. Each character seems to want to talk an entire novel of rubbish before getting to the point. If they want to include so much personality, they should have included voice acting for the wii u version Imo... I don't really have time to read about everyone's life story just to learn how to use something that should be very simple. It kind of got waaaaay too tedious so I haven't played it since :-/

[Facepunches]

<3 MHU if anyone wants to go huntin' let me know, not going to lie, I will be a a bit rusty – but what could be sweeter than nerding out with fellow Ozformers and cutting up beasts? Ahhh... I can hear the horns bellow!

[Tfiguy]

<3 MHU if anyone wants to go huntin' let me know, not going to lie, I will be a a bit rusty – but what could be sweeter than nerding out with fellow Ozformers and cutting up beasts? Ahhh... I can hear the horns bellow!

Is it really that good? Maybe I have to play it for longer or something :)

[Gutsman Heavy]

Is it really that good? Maybe I have to play it for longer or something :)

MonHun is an investment, like an MMO raid condensed into a single/4 player game. Nothing quite like meeting a boss monster for the first time unsure how it'll react, but after enough battles you'll know each tell and how to counteract and bring it down.

[Dead End]

Is it really that good? Maybe I have to play it for longer or something :)

Yes, it's awesome. I got it on my 3ds and was hooked for a couple weeks, think I suffered from minor burn out after defeating the Lagiacrus. I still pick it up now and then though.

[Tfiguy]

I downloaded Metroid Prime Trilogy the other day, I've only just started playing it for the first time, it seems pretty good so far but considering the first one was a Gc game, I think it's definitely due for a Hd facelift or remake :)... And I wish you could use normal controllers, I like the vr controls and all but sometime all you need is plane Jane controls.

[Polursine]

I downloaded Metroid Prime Trilogy the other day, I've only just started playing it for the first time, it seems pretty good so far but considering the first one was a Gc game, I think it's definitely due for a Hd facelift or remake :)... And I wish you could use normal controllers, I like the vr controls and all but sometime all you need is plane Jane controls.

Funny, cause the other day I recently downloaded both GC Primes for the Dolphin emulator (only to get frustrated with Echoes due to Scan Visor issues), and was thinking about how Wind Waker got an HD remake, so it's definitely time for the Prime series to be updated. We haven't had a new Metroid game since 2010, and there's more distance now than between Prime 2 (2007) to Other M (2010) than Other M to now (2015), so HD PRIME PLZ
Hell, with the recent introduction to the Gamecube adapter, I don't see why not

[Tfiguy]

Funny, cause the other day I recently downloaded both GC Primes for the Dolphin emulator (only to get frustrated with Echoes due to Scan Visor issues), and was thinking about how Wind Waker got an HD remake, so it's definitely time for the Prime series to be updated. We haven't had a new Metroid game since 2010, and there's more distance now than between Prime 2 (2007) to Other M (2010) than Other M to now (2015), so HD PRIME PLZ
Hell, with the recent introduction to the Gamecube adapter, I don't see why not

Exactly mate! And have it so you don't need the wii remotes...

[Tfiguy]

Anyone still playing smash bros? Are you getting the Ryu dlc?

[Polursine]

Hell yeah. Bought it the day it all the day it came out. Even though I was in hospital and had to use my phone's shitty reception as a portable wifi hotspot. Cost me $40 tops, but I'll do it. I'm a sucker for DLC like this; because it's Nintendo.

Kinda had it spoilt to me as I had to google the content video and it instanly told me the new fighters. Buuut I kinda already knew because of leaked data files. Was still cool to see it all. But god damn. Roy. Now it's just Pichu left and that's the entire Melee cast back. Don't think we really needed him :/

[Tfiguy]

Hell yeah. Bought it the day it all the day it came out. Even though I was in hospital and had to use my phone's shitty reception as a portable wifi hotspot. Cost me $40 tops, but I'll do it. I'm a sucker for DLC like this; because it's Nintendo.

Kinda had it spoilt to me as I had to google the content video and it instanly told me the new fighters. Buuut I kinda already knew because of leaked data files. Was still cool to see it all. But god damn. Roy. Now it's just Pichu left and that's the entire Melee cast back. Don't think we really needed him :/

I downloaded Ryu and OH YES!! I'm a god mofo's!!!! Ryu is my boy from like forever! LOL!

[Tfiguy]

Rest in Peace Satoru Iwata. One of the world's most celebrated game designers... Thanks for the memories.

[Polursine]

Was a bit of a shock when I finished work this afternoon.

It will be a sadder world without him. Whether or not you agree on his business handling, he was first and foremost a gamer like us.

We can now play Super Mario Maker and design and play games like he enjoyed doing.

[twincobra]

Still can't believe he's gone, way to soon. R.I.P thanks for games.

[Sam]

He really helped bring Nintendo back as a competitor in the games market.