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Title: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: zerosum on April 25, 2011, 02:43:51 PM
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Failed on April 25, 2011, 02:53:24 PM
expect cheap console and expensive accessories :/
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: nCogNeato on April 25, 2011, 03:00:32 PM
... and 0 third-party support.   :(
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: zerosum on April 25, 2011, 03:10:50 PM
Personally, I think it feels like somewhat of an awkward time for them to do this. The proposed horsepower of this thing feels like it may be too little too late, especially if it's true that Sony and Microsoft are going to be unveiling their new consoles in 2014.

It's safe to say Nintendo's console launches have lost a bit of their luster in the previous cycles. 3DS had some buzz, but that quickly faded. I suppose we'll be sure of it by E3.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Lukehi on April 25, 2011, 03:24:04 PM
and in other Nintendo news quietly released today:

Nintendo annual profits slump 66%
Video games giant Nintendo has seen its annual profits slump by 66%, hurt by a strong yen and a drop in sales.

<Source> (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13185728)
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: nCogNeato on April 25, 2011, 04:00:10 PM
and in other Nintendo news quietly released today:

Nintendo annual profits slump 66%
Video games giant Nintendo has seen its annual profits slump by 66%, hurt by a strong yen and a drop in sales.

<Source> (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13185728)

So they've gone from having all of the money in the world to 44% of the money in the world?  lol
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Lukehi on April 25, 2011, 04:13:37 PM
Too true...maybe they should ask JT to do their books... ;)
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: citatscEellE on April 25, 2011, 04:32:54 PM
Nintendo should just do what its good at.
I mean the xbox/PS3 wasnt REALLY competition to begin with. Even though theyre all home consoles, i feel like theyre two different things :l
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Handshakes on April 26, 2011, 10:10:07 AM
After the Wii I know quite a few people who will be wary of buying another Nintendo console.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: dfusioness on April 26, 2011, 10:17:33 AM
aww looks like the kinect will win the war after all  ;D
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Windedprism on April 26, 2011, 11:12:34 AM
Well don't forget that Kinect and Move were a response to the success of the wii.But also that the Wii catered for a more casual market that sony/ms had largely ignored until social network games made bazillions.2 bad things for nintendo with a new console so soon:
1.Lack of third party support and nintendo milking those familar names we all know.
2.Lack of trust from wii owners disillussioned with the lack of decent games/expensive accessories and a not
so good online play service.

2 Good things that could help nintendo if done correctly
1.A true jump on the opposition in the 3d department (but do we really care?)
2.An improved online play system

But the odds are stacked ,any time in the next 1-5 years is going be tough to release new hardware,especially with Pc gaming on the rise and the monster growth of casual gaming.
As the current consoles stand now only the Ps3 has more power potential for the future,but there is no point in power if its either not used or too difficult to program for.
As for a future console war ,who knows,maybe just maybe Nintendo can bring us back to the halycon days and win us all over! All will depend on the games and not the console.As for Kinect there is great potential  but how would you play an FPS?no rumble for race immersion,move has no where to go and so time will tell.

This post is open to a lot of criticism but in the never ending console war it is but one opinion.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Failed on April 26, 2011, 02:22:24 PM
Kinect can be used in conjuction with FPS games, not used to play them.

Using Kinect to throw grenades, QTE's or throwing some custom murder pose after gibbing some kid in Gears 3


You gotta think outside the box
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Windedprism on April 26, 2011, 03:15:37 PM
Exactly so it keeps it in the novelty box,unless casual games can become more creative.Dont get me wrong I would invest in it if that potential was brought on.i like the video chat idea and the mic without a headset.But it's an extraordinary price, almost the price of a console itself.
Anyway to go back to the threads original topic-good luck nintendo ;D
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Failed on April 26, 2011, 03:35:27 PM
You have to consider Kinect a new console, rather than an accessory for another console. So instead of owning a 360 and a Wii, you own a 360 and a Kinect.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Windedprism on April 26, 2011, 04:09:30 PM
Yeah but what can you do with a kinect without a 360?I see where you're coming from though. 8)
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Failed on April 26, 2011, 04:29:32 PM
sex toy?
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Windedprism on April 26, 2011, 04:57:41 PM
No vibration ;D
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Failed on April 26, 2011, 04:58:44 PM
microphone though  :o
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Windedprism on April 26, 2011, 05:42:17 PM
 :o ;D lights camera action ;D
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: DFUSIONITE on April 27, 2011, 01:58:54 AM
kinect was worth every penny to me, absolutely blows the wii out of the water completely and some great innovative games coming soon from japanese (who else?) developers. the only ones who say kinect is crap, or that are unsure about it are those that either don't have or have never tried one.

The wii was sh*t.

Nintendo's new console will fail. Are those that were burned by the wii, who maybe even bought into wii motion plus, who see a new ds coming out every year or two really gonna buy YET ANOTHER games machine off nintendo? are those with a 360 or a ps3 gonna get one? i highly doubt it. It will sell, but i guarantee it won't sell well, mark my words.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: GamerMan316 on April 27, 2011, 03:02:13 AM
kinect was worth every penny to me, absolutely blows the wii out of the water completely and some great innovative games coming soon from japanese (who else?) developers. the only ones who say kinect is crap, or that are unsure about it are those that either don't have or have never tried one.

The wii was s***.

Nintendo's new console will fail. Are those that were burned by the wii, who maybe even bought into wii motion plus, who see a new ds coming out every year or two really gonna buy YET ANOTHER games machine off nintendo? are those with a 360 or a ps3 gonna get one? i highly doubt it. It will sell, but i guarantee it won't sell well, mark my words.

It'll sell very well in Japan like all Nintendo consoles do and will probably do pretty well everywhere else but not as well as previous consoles and handhelds, no interest in it for me though, not been a fan of Nintendo since they screwed up the Gamecube a few years ago, great console that just wasn't pushed enough outside of Japan.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Failed on April 27, 2011, 04:43:33 AM
Dreamcast 2 would outsell everything
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Windedprism on April 27, 2011, 06:54:02 AM
We'd get Shenmue 3 and Jet Set radio 2 and that'd be it.What more do ya need!
Dave I wasn't saying I hate Kinect ,I think of all the motion controls it has the most potential.I would love to see them introduce something like rumble gloves that would be awesome for something like Forza.Of course it was better than the wii's motion because it came after.I would just love  to see it put into better action than just sports novelty or ride the raft down the rapids kind of stuff.RTS games could be big again with Kinect so easily done.I want to love I really do.
Forgot to say as well that one area Kinect being hands free(so to speak!) can assist in is with players that don't have a certain amount of movement or dexterity.Not all players are able to use the controller as well as they would like due to certain conditions etc. So for it to be inclusive is only a good thing in my book. ;D
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Failed on April 27, 2011, 08:27:35 AM
Power Stone 3
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Windedprism on April 27, 2011, 08:33:59 AM
Power stone ,yeah that was a great wee game! chu chu rocket.
Dreamcast should never have died :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: GamerMan316 on April 27, 2011, 08:35:58 AM
Might dig my Dreamcast out now!!
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Windedprism on April 27, 2011, 08:38:27 AM
I still have an Atari 2600,n64 and sepctrum 128k.Dreamcast makes me well nostalgic.Can we get a retro section? that would be neat ;D
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Failed on April 27, 2011, 08:45:09 AM
I sold all my old consoles, i only have a 360. I'd rather play something new and remember those old games with rose tinted glasses. Usually they aren't as good as we remember.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Windedprism on April 27, 2011, 08:53:50 AM
Sometimes they are though:) like Yars Revenge still the business.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: zerosum on April 27, 2011, 10:24:33 AM
Dreamcast 2 would outsell everything

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UChr8jScttE
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Failed on April 27, 2011, 10:43:24 AM
available 3010
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: nCogNeato on April 27, 2011, 11:35:40 AM
I still have an Atari 2600,n64 and sepctrum 128k.Dreamcast makes me well nostalgic.Can we get a retro section? that would be neat ;D

http://360fahrenheit.com/fahrenh1_forum1/index.php?topic=9.0
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Failed on April 27, 2011, 11:41:04 AM
last post Aug 5 2010, long live retro
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: nCogNeato on April 27, 2011, 12:15:38 PM
Retro thread is retro.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: sambo on April 27, 2011, 12:35:25 PM
Interesting to see people writing off the new Nintendo console already. I remember At the end of the last generation, PS2, Xbox and the Gamecube, Everyone was saying Nintendo should stick to handholds, That after the way Sony and Microsoft out sold the Gamecube that Nintendo would be finished in the console market. Then they released the WII, A console that blew Sony and Microsoft out of the water in terms of sales. Whatever your feeling towards the wii, It will finish this generation as the best selling console.

Now, don't get me wrong, I don't like the Wii, But if the Wii was not so successful then there would be no Kinect or Move out now. From all the major console players Nintendo know how to innovate the most, Who knows what will be included in the new console, Rumours it will be the most powerfull console on the market (considering it will be up against 6 year old tech) A touch screen monitor on the controller, And a return to a more "hardcore" base. BUT WILL IT SELL?
 Well in Japan yes, Everwhere else maybe, I think people are ready for the next generation now and this will be the first out of the blocks, There will always be people wanting the most up to date console, I think  a lot will depend on If Microsoft (big rumours of a new console coming within 2 years) or Sony announcing anything about releasing their next generation in the same time year.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: zerosum on April 27, 2011, 12:42:47 PM
Who knows what will be included in the new console, Rumours it will be the most powerfull console on the market (considering it will be up against 6 year old tech) A touch screen monitor on the controller, And a return to a more "hardcore" base. BUT WILL IT SELL?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8UE4P8kB-c
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Windedprism on April 27, 2011, 02:09:24 PM
Some good points there Sambo,Nintendo have always been innovative that being said they did release the Virtual Boy #) but they can't keep milking the marios and metroids and zeldas.In terms of console units sold the Wii may have  more sales but in terms of software both hard copy and downloads the others have made a rake of cash.Even saying that though the words ''Sony'' or ''Microsoft'' dont evoke that magic feeling.If there's one name that sums up the video game industry it's Nintendo.It's embedded in the language of games now.Maybe just maybe Nintendo have a lil secret for this console and will reveal that they have secretly partnered with Apple.Sony would be first to fall  I suspect.You can be damn sure Apple are champing at the bit to get a slice of the pie.<<<<This is my rumour of the year>>>if I'm right then.....(your words here!).. :P
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: zerosum on April 27, 2011, 05:25:34 PM
Don't think it's wise to completely write off the console, since most is speculation right now, but Nintendo's track record (lately) for software has been pretty bleh. I've not been interested in any of their first-party games since Super Mario Galaxy and no third-party game since Mad World.

I'm just hoping that we're not looking at Nintendogs & Cats or another Disney Sing It in HD or 3D next year... :-\
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Handshakes on April 27, 2011, 06:22:04 PM
Wii may finish the generation with the most console sales, but its attach rate (that is, the amount of games people buy for their console) sucks compared to the 360 and PS3 (Xbox 360 has the highest attach rate as of 2010, with the PS3 not far behind). It just goes to show that people buy the Wii and then quickly stick the thing in a cupboard and forget about it. They may not be so quick to buy the next Nintendo console.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Windedprism on April 27, 2011, 07:13:00 PM
Wii may finish the generation with the most console sales, but its attach rate (that is, the amount of games people buy for their console) sucks compared to the 360 and PS3 (Xbox 360 has the highest attach rate as of 2010, with the PS3 not far behind). It just goes to show that people buy the Wii and then quickly stick the thing in a cupboard and forget about it. They may not be so quick to buy the next Nintendo console.

Exactly what I said,good man shakes.BTW loving your blog for Fallout New Vegas,keep it going.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: nCogNeato on April 28, 2011, 12:01:32 AM
Conservative Gamer PAUNCH!!!!!!1!!!
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Autarch Kade on April 30, 2011, 09:34:50 PM
I hear this console will be nuclear powered.

Too soon?
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: ASYLUM NINJA on May 01, 2011, 02:14:56 AM
Could a been worse you could have said environmentally friendly Wave power  :o
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Windedprism on May 01, 2011, 07:52:30 AM
It'll will use that wind-up technology ,actually why hasn't that been used more.Snesultraboy is being released 14th december in Japan with launch titles Mario Extreme,The Legend of Zelda:the repeating circle and Pilotwings Ultimate on the cartridge format.In a throwback to older generations the new pad will feature just 2 buttons with a d-pad.Deluxe models will include a turbo fire button on the controller enhancing the experience for more ''hardcore'' gamers.The rrp hasn't been released yet but Famitsu has suggested that a price similar to the Snes launch price looks likely.Pre-orders for the console have already hit an all time high in Japan with an estimated ten purchasers ready to take to the new-generation first.The next generation seems to approaching fast for gamers but the question as always will remain the same,''will the games be as good as the cake?',only time will tell.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Failed on May 01, 2011, 10:43:28 AM
The generations have gotten wider since the late 90's
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Windedprism on May 01, 2011, 03:53:26 PM
So true ;D
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Failed on May 01, 2011, 04:11:58 PM
The generations have gotten wider since the late 90's

So true ;D

You saying i'm fat ;) :P
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Windedprism on May 01, 2011, 04:53:03 PM
lol haha! u said it first not me!!!!! :P
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: nCogNeato on June 09, 2011, 06:45:59 PM
Nintendo's successor to the Wii has been revealed.

Nintendo Introduces Wii-U at E3 2011 Conference:

(http://fastcache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/06/xlarge_umeeusuuir.jpg)

That's the console, although the presentation didn't focus much on it, as the controller seems to be the star of the show.

Here's an image of that:
(http://fastcache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/06/xlarge_new_nintendo_controller_01.jpg)

Presentation Clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpUit2GR7Oc

What do you think?
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: nCogNeato on June 09, 2011, 06:48:47 PM
For the last couple of days, I've been playing with making a stupid joke video of the Wii U.  But since I have very limited time for pet projects like that during the week, a teenager on Summer vacation beat me to it.  >:(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9sS7kWpPhM

It's ok.  His turned out better than mine probably would have.   ;)
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: sambo on June 12, 2011, 09:22:46 AM
There are some neat features with the screen on the control pad, But it looks very uncomfortable to hold for gaming especially for games like FPS, I suppose it could work well with RPG's.
To be honest it really does not interest me, I like the way Nintendo try and innovate gaming and I do like the way they try to get the whole family into gaming, But it's not for me.
Also it kind of feels like a add-on to the Wii rather than a new console, A little like the way Kinect is with the 360.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: citatscEellE on June 12, 2011, 06:44:00 PM
annnd that controller will cost a shitload of $$ that i dont wanna spend.
NTY i sold my Wii, im banking on that L.E Gears xbox :3
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: nCogNeato on June 15, 2011, 05:56:38 PM
Wii U will not play DVD or Blu-Ray video.

Quote
We feel that enough people already have devices that are capable of playing DVDs and Blu-ray, such that it didn't warrant the cost involved to build that functionality into the Wii U console because of the patents related to those technologies.

[Nintendo (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/110608qa/03.html)]

It's like they want core gamers to not take them seriously.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: CRracer_912 on June 17, 2011, 12:23:53 PM
Probably going to pass on this console.

We have two Wii's, I'm the only one that uses them and that's for the 'fit'.  My youngest son has seemed to have abandoned his in favor of his brother's xbox and/or mine.  I love Mario Kart racing, but finding friends that still want to race is getting hard to come by.

I'll probably by myself the GOW 3 console and give my FFXIII console to my youngest son.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: GamerMan316 on September 13, 2012, 12:47:20 PM
Wii U launches in Europe on November 30th
Mass Effect 3, FIFA 13, ZombiU and New Super Mario Bros U all available on launch day.

The Wii U will launch across Europe on November 30th, Nintendo has confirmed. That's twelve days after America, but a week before Japan. Merry Christmas.

In terms of content, the bundles on offer in Europe are much the same as the ones already announced for Japan, with a basic package containing a white console and gamepad, and the premium black console coming with extras such as a charging cradle and stands for both gamepad and console.

One key difference is that the European premium bundle will come with NintendoLand as a pack-in. That's the family compilation that Nintendo clearly hopes will repeat the success of Wii Sports. Zelda, Pikmin, Metroid, Mario, Luigi, Animal Crossing, Yoshi, Game & Watch, Donkey Kong, Takamaru's Castle, Ballon Fight and F-Zero are the Nintendo properties getting the minigame treatment. If that all sounds a bit twee, you'll be able to opt for a more grisly ZombiU premium bundle.

As usual, Nintendo is being frustratingly coy regarding price, insisting that it's up to local retailers to decide how much to charge. First into the fray was Amazon, asking for just £199 for the basic model, while ShopTo.net has jumped in with a £279.85 price tag for the premium bundle. Expect other retailers to fit their prices in between those - we'll bring you an update when more prices go live.

UPDATE: Amazon UK has now quietly dropped the £199 price from its pages but eagle-eyed Eurogamer reader carlosvandego has spotted that Gamestation in Redditch has Tweeted: "Basic edition £210 Premium edition £250. Preorder in store NOW £20 deposit!"

The full launch day software line up consists of: New Super Mario Bros U, Rayman Legends, ZombiU, Darksiders 2, FIFA 13 and Mass Effect 3. Downloadable games available at launch are an exclusive version of Trine 2, Toki Tori 2 and trippy twin-stick shooter Nano Assault Neo.

Looking further ahead into the ambiguously defined "launch window", the big news from Nintendo's announcement was that Bayonetta 2 not only exists but will be exclusive to Wii U. Platinum Games will also serve up the bright and breezy superhero game The Wonderful 101, which has a very distinctive Viewtiful Joe style.

It was so heavily rumoured that it could hardly be called a surprise, but Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will be coming to the console. You'll be able to play local multiplayer using the TV and touchscreen for each player. Also sure to please hardcore gamers was the reveal that Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will be available on both Wii U and 3DS, and you'll be able to share save data between the two. Nice. That's coming in March 2013.

Also due in the first few months of the console's life are Assassin's Creed 3, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, Scribblenauts Unlimited, Epic Mickey 2, Ninja Gaiden 3, the Armoured Edition of Batman: Arkham City, Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper, Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing Transformed, NBA 2K13 and Lego City Undercover. That last title, developed by TT Games, will come in a limited edition pack with a free Lego minifigure of the game's hero, Chase McCain.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: Smithk4 on September 18, 2012, 11:39:39 AM
Nintendo: Replacement GamePads are gonna cost you

(http://www.technologytell.com/gaming/files/2012/09/wii-u-gamepad.jpg)

Replacing damaged GamePads is set to cost Wii U owners "a fee," Nintendo revealed today. Last week the companydisclosed that Wii U is launching in North America without additional GamePads available at retail, and that damaged GamePads can be replaced via Nintendo's customer service. Today, however, Nintendo told Polygon this replacement service isn't free.

Nintendo didn't disclose any further details, nor did the company elaborate on the future price of additional GamePads when those become available. In Japan, an additional GamePad is retail priced at ¥13,440 ($173). The Wii U launches in North America on November 18, priced at $300 for the 8GB Basic set and $350 for the 32GB Premium set.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: nCogNeato on September 19, 2012, 01:34:06 PM
Nintendo: Replacement GamePads are gonna cost you

(http://www.technologytell.com/gaming/files/2012/09/wii-u-gamepad.jpg)

Replacing damaged GamePads is set to cost Wii U owners "a fee," Nintendo revealed today. Last week the companydisclosed that Wii U is launching in North America without additional GamePads available at retail, and that damaged GamePads can be replaced via Nintendo's customer service. Today, however, Nintendo told Polygon this replacement service isn't free.

Nintendo didn't disclose any further details, nor did the company elaborate on the future price of additional GamePads when those become available. In Japan, an additional GamePad is retail priced at ¥13,440 ($173). The Wii U launches in North America on November 18, priced at $300 for the 8GB Basic set and $350 for the 32GB Premium set.

Good gawd.  The controller is 1/2 the cost of the entire thing?!?  :o

They probably don't want "GamePads" on store shelves confusing the uninformed when shopping for their grandchildren.  I'm sure they're worried people will buy "GamePads" thinking they're 3DS's, Vitas, or mistaking it for the console itself.
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: zerosum on February 05, 2013, 05:30:07 PM
Nintendo quietly dropped this boom a couple of weeks ago:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MzG6lDA1A0
Title: Re: Introducing the Wii U
Post by: zerosum on December 22, 2013, 09:53:58 PM
Nintendo decides - "Let's try to introduce the Wii-U again" -  #)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybA6nGKi9pY