Nintendo Wii U

[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.

[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
Wii U total units moved
PS4 Total units moved

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
Wii U total units moved
PS4 Total units moved

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:

[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

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