So, do you plan to get the Wii U when it comes out? I plan on getting one ( but not exactly on the first day it comes out. Getting it when some games like Smash bros and Zelda come out for it). The graphics look great on it and I just know that it will have a great lineup of games over time. I am hoping that it will come with a VC where you can buy GameCube games. That would really convince me (and other Nintendo fans) to buy the Wii U.

I don't need one. My Wii is the console out of all I have I hardly use.

I wait for the next PS or maybe X-Box.

 

Same here. I'm just gonna get it because I feel like I have to have every console. Plus then if I bitch about it I can back it up. haha

I won't bother until the good games are released like Smash Bros.

Nope.

 

Way too expensive.

 

It's only 50 bucks more than the Wii was.

 

I won't bother until the good games are released like Smash Bros.

 

That'll probley be the only good game.

Nintendo home consoles have never interested me for some reason. So no. x'D

There's gonna be a Bayonetta 2?! O__O

Maybe when/if a good Silent Hill game comes out for it.

Nintendo home consoles have never interested me for some reason. So no. x'D

 

No love for Super Nintendo?

Same here. I'm just gonna get it because I feel like I have to have every console. Plus then if I bitch about it I can back it up. haha

 

Had I known what games would come for the Wii then I would never had bought it. I have a few games I like for it, but that's not worth it. I like the PS3 the most. Nice for online gaming. Wii fails me here and if I use my Box... well, I don't want to waste money for something like internet 'coz I already pay for it, lol.

 

 

No love for Super Nintendo?

 

Now that's an exception. SNES was the 1st to expose me to gaming back when I was like, what...6? I'd totally buy one for the nostalgia. : D

It doesn't really interest me that much, but I think I'll end up getting it, I've owned almost every nintendo console since the gameboy color, not that I'm a nintendo fangirl or anything, it was just an unintentional pattern, so if the pattern continues I'll probably end up owning a wii u too

Had I known what games would come for the Wii then I would never had bought it. I have a few games I like for it, but that's not worth it. I like the PS3 the most. Nice for online gaming. Wii fails me here and if I use my Box... well, I don't want to waste money for something like internet 'coz I already pay for it, lol.

 

Yeah I just play smash bros on mine. Oh and mario party because it's the only game my girlfriend will play with me. I like my PS3 the best. The only thing I use my XBOX for is minecraft. haha

 

Now that's an exception. SNES was the 1st to expose me to gaming back when I was like, what...6? I'd totally buy one for the nostalgia. : D

 

You should. It has the best games ever.

it's a possibility I'll get it but Im more into looking forward too the Xbox 720. I'm not a Nintendo person :I

I've been and, you all are god damn party poopers. If you can't fit in $300/$350 into your budget, I don't know why most of you are going to get the other consoles coming out. If you could save money, you'd be able to buy it, just like unemployed Dolan here.

I`m very confused why people keep complaining about the price of the Wii U.

Especially considering the only people who are complaining are the people who get the North American price...

I mean, pretty much ANY other brand new console would cost a LOT more than that...

I mean, if you don`t want something, that`s all well and good, but I`ve been seeing a lot of pretty shitty reasons for it.

Usually the Nintendo console release dates fall right on or near my birthday, and this time it's directly on my birthday, November 18th. And the website has a countdown timer counting down to the release of the WiiU (selling them for about $299.99 for the 8gb and 349.99 for the 32gb last time I checked), which is kind of like a countdown to my birthday now. I just thought that was kind of cool, here's the link:

http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu?om_rid=AAOo0h&om_mid=_BQUf9$B8t5-vQz

 

That is all.

Ok. Have fun.

I'd get the WiiU, but we're going through some financial troubles, and if I were allowed to get something at that price, I'd rather get a NetBook/Tablet for school, so I can use it for college later on, and I can always use that for leisure too...

 

Anyone with me for "The WiiU price is too damn high campaign?"

Happy belated birthday!!!!!

Happy belated birthday!!!!!

 

Thanks!!!!

lol awesome

Hoh-hum. It's typically around a console's release when video gaming politics ramp up. Granted, what people have said here is generally tame. No fights over the whole issue, or at least I haven't seen any. But it's on websites that focus on gaming as a whole where the console wars turn nasty. IGN and GameFAQs is a prime example. It really reminds me of pre-schoolers arguing feverishly over who has the best toy. Throw in the trolls and you've got a bad chemical reaction. Often I wonder what drives people to feel they have to defend the honor of their own favorite console while insulting others and wishing every day for the opposing game companies to fail.

 

The Wii U seems great. As I stated in the other thread, I've already preordered it as well. Most likely will preorder a PS4 as well when that is announced. I'm not an Xbox gamer mainly because Playstation and Nintendo have all the games I want. (Also have a somewhat decent PC for games. Can run Portal 2 at medium specs.) Plus I just don't have time for an extra console's worth of games, yet that does not mean I hate Xbox or anything.

 

So, I hope at least here, the console discussions continue to remain tame. Especially amongst the 20+ year-olds.

I do plan on getting a Wii U eventually. I was a Nintendo gammer first (I had to buy a PS2 and PSP in order to play Kingdom Hearts). I won't get it when it comes out. None of the launch games interest me.

Gotta wait until Christmas because I stupidly didn't save up money. FUUUUUUU

 

Dad: 'You can't wait 19 days?'

Me: 'IT COMES OUT NOVEMBER 18TH.'

Dad: '....oooooooooooh.'

 

:{

I don' know if I'll be getting one, but it looks like a cool piece of tech to be sure. Everything awesome about a DS in HD home console form? Yes please.

 

I also agree with hatok and Uncle Dolan, the price should really be the last thing to complain about. I mean, complaining $300 is too expensive, when the NextBox and PS4 will definitely be more expensive than that, and then saying you'll wait for the NextBox/PS4 is kinda going against your own point. Sure, people have economic troubles, and there are always reasons for why you might not want something, but what c'mon.

Edited September 14, 201213 yr by DragonMaster

MOD NOTE

I have merged all the recent threads (exclusively) discussing the WiiU into one. Please use this thread for any discussion of the WiiU-- do not make new threads for it. If you have any questions, PM me. -cellar door

Simplified System Technical Specifications:

 

Processors:

 

IBM POWER7-based multi-core processor

Custom AMD Radeon High Definition GPU (with GPGPU support)

 

 

RAM:

 

1GB dedicated to games

1GB dedicated to System Software/Operating System

Total: 2GB of RAM

 

 

Memory Storage:

Flash:

Basic Set - 8GB

Deluxe/Premium Set - 32GB

SD(HC) Card:

32GB (by default) and maybe higher if you reformat the card.

USB 2.0 HDD:

Limit unknown, but up to 3TBs has been talked about by NoA COO Reggie Fils-Aime.

Wii U Optical Disc:

25GB per layer

Wii Optical Disc:

4.7 GB per layer

 

 

Ports:

 

SD Card Slot

4 USB 2.0 ports

Sensor Bar port (same as the original Wii)

"AV Multi Out" port

HDMI 1.4 'out' port

 

 

Video Output:

 

480i, 480p, 576i (PAL units only), 720p, 1080i, 1080p

"AV Multi Out" port supporting 'composite video', 'component video', 'S-Video' (NTSC units only), 'RGB SCART' (PAL units only), and

D-Terminal' (NTSC-J units only)

HDMI 1.4 port supporting 'stereoscopic 3D' pictures

 

 

 

Console Options:

Basic Set:

 

 

Console Color: White

Internal Flash Storage: 8GB

Wii U GamePad (with stylus and AC adapter)

Sensor Bar (Same as the Original Wii, and exclusively outside of Japan)

Console AC adapter

'High-Speed' HDMI cable

 

 

Deluxe Set:

 

NOW SOLD OUT AT GAMESTOP, BEST BUY (ONLINE), TARGET (ONLINE) SEARS (ONLINE), KMART (ONLINE), AND TOYS R US (ONLINE). NOT AVAILABLE FROM AMAZON.COM THEMSELVES.

Console Color: Black

Internal Flash Storage: 32GB

Wii U GamePad (with stylus and AC adapter)

Sensor Bar (Same as the Original Wii, and exclusively outside of Japan)

Console AC adapter

'High-Speed' HDMI cable

Nintendo Land [MSRP: $49.99]

Nintendo Network Premium (Deluxe Digital Promotion)

Wii U GamePad Stand (also sold separately)

Wii U GamePad Cradle (also sold separately)

Wii U Console Stand (also sold separately)

 

 

 

Games:

 

Features:

 

Pre-order Guide:

 

Amazon.com: Not selling the Wii U, but third-party sellers will be.

GameStop: Out of Deluxe set pre-orders, but Basic set exist.

Best Buy: Both sets are available for pre-order in stores that I know. Online is out of Deluxe set pre-orders.

Target: Both sets are available for pre-order in stores that I know. Online is out of Deluxe set pre-orders.

Kmart: Both sets are available for pre-order in stores that I know. Online is out of Deluxe set pre-orders.

Toys R Us: Both sets are available for pre-order in stores that I know. Online is out of Deluxe set pre-orders.

Wal-Mart: Both sets are available for pre-order, but are included with some extras and more expensive.

Sears: Both sets are available for pre-order in stores that I know. Online is out of Deluxe set pre-orders.

 

 

FAQ: (You can also ask questions in this topic and I'll try my best to answer them!)

 

Q: How much is the Wii U?

A: The Basic Set's MSRP is $299.99 and the Deluxe Set's MSRP is $349.99.

 

Q: Can I pre-order the Wii U?

A: Yes, you can pre-order both the Basic Set and Deluxe Set as we speak. The Deluxe Set is sold out at GameStop, though. Amazon.com will also not be doing pre-orders at all for the Wii U console sets as well.

 

Q: What is Nintendo Network Premium (Deluxe Digital Promotion)?

A: You will be able to earn back money spent on digital purchases on the Wii U eShop via a unique Points system and redeem them for more content on the Wii U eShop. This offer is only apart of the Deluxe Set as of this point of time.

 

 

Note:

This is all I can do tonight, I got school in the morning so I'll resume where I left off tomorrow night. Begin discussion! :DDDDDDD

Edited November 22, 201212 yr by Cellar Door