Kreeboy Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Sigh... So many confused people over this. Its a new system...with a new controller. Wii U is backwards compatible with the Wii....so you can use the Wii-motes and Board with it. They didn't have alot in the way of games to show because the system isn't finished yet. Check out just about any article and you will see pics of the new system. (it pretty much looks like a Wii....just not as boxy...but this isnt the final design from what ive seen and heard.) Its a new system...not just an add-on. As far as the system goes, I'm impressed with what I've seen at E3. I want Nintendo to deliver on their promise of good third-party support this go-around (and from their third-party teaser trailer, it seems that developers are heaping high praise on the machine). Since seeing it, I've thought of a myriad of games that could be done on this system that would be quite interesting. Immediately after seeing the zapper portion of the teaser, the first thing I thought of is a new Silent Scope from Konami that fully mimics the look and feel of the arcade original with higher-resolution graphics. I see sports games and the like garnering a great deal of improvement through the use of the tablet screen to call plays and perform other functions. RPGs would also benefit from the ability to have inventory, menus, and other such things on the tablet, while the upper screen displays nothing more than the action on screen and perhaps some status displays that are pertinent to keeping your eyes off the tablet during a battle (HP, MP, etc.). Pretty much the same I felt about it. I don't understand how people can sit there and say "More of the same from Nintendo." While yes...its a new gimmick (and a cool one at at that!), the 3rd party support looks to be leaps and bounds over anything they have had in quite some time. I am by no means a Nintendo fanboy...I lost faith back 1/2 way thru the N64 run. Do I have all the systems? Short answer is yes. But this is the first time in quite awhile that a spark of excitement in the company has been ignited. Very excited to see what gets put out to the press between now an launch. Price Point will be the deciding factor though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 What exactly were you hoping for then? Something on the bleeding edge. Something so obviously awesome that one look at it in action and it sells itself. You haven't been following nintendo very closely for the last decade it seems. Personally I was fully expecting the console to be about on par with the current crop, especially since it was clear that neither of the current crop was going to jump forward either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHufnagel Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I have to say that the controller really impressed me. After looking at the console itself sitting on the table, it looks like it's the smaller than the Wii! Before I saw the demo, I thought the controller would be priced around $100. But seeing all that it can do, well I wouldn't be shocked if it priced closer to $150. And knowing Nintendo, they will price it to be profitable from day one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) I feel Nintendo has been boiling stone-soup regarding the new system at the E3 this year. Sure it's a good one, and the Wii U has an enormous potential, but I get the impression that they put too much emphasis on the new system compared to - for example - upcoming titles for the Wii. So far only one single comercial game is confirmed in developement for the Wii U, allthough the developers seems positive regarding the potential of the system and that more games have been promised to come out for it. The Wii-sales peaked in 2008 and has since been falling, so I understand that they had about no other choice than to announce the new system now. What I am commenting on is that, instead of playing safe and keeping an even emphasis on existing and the future upcoming system, they went all out on the Wii U and only biefly mentioned a single upcoming Wii title under the actual conference. So to sum it up, Nintendo is going all out on selling the skin before the bear is shot, allthough they are certainly not unskilled at aiming. All I can say that it will be interesting to see what the future brings. Edited June 8, 2011 by per Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaxda Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I plan to buy it for sure. I love my Wii and can't wait for the next iteration. NON-FANBOY DISCLOSURE CLAUSE: I have never owned and SNES or N64 and do not worship the Gods Mario or Zelda. I just like fun games and I don't care who makes them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I have to say that the controller really impressed me. After looking at the console itself sitting on the table, it looks like it's the smaller than the Wii! Before I saw the demo, I thought the controller would be priced around $100. But seeing all that it can do, well I wouldn't be shocked if it priced closer to $150. And knowing Nintendo, they will price it to be profitable from day one. The console's a fake and/or a standard Wii. Remember back before the 64 launched, they "showed" it off at E3 but the display was really being generated by computers under the table? Nintendo's got nothing real to show again, they're just letting you know they're working on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raskar42 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 no gamecube compatibility? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 too bulky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) I don't see why it wouldn't have gamecube compatibility... it's not just worth the breath to mention it. Edited June 8, 2011 by Rex Dart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 What exactly were you hoping for then? Something on the bleeding edge. Something so obviously awesome that one look at it in action and it sells itself. You haven't been following nintendo very closely for the last decade it seems. Personally I was fully expecting the console to be about on par with the current crop, especially since it was clear that neither of the current crop was going to jump forward either. I don't understand what you mean. Are you saying that Nintendo is fundamentally incapable of leading the charge into the next generation of hardware, as evidenced by the comparative performance of the Wii and GC? Or is it something else that you're saying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 What exactly were you hoping for then? Something on the bleeding edge. Something so obviously awesome that one look at it in action and it sells itself. You haven't been following nintendo very closely for the last decade it seems. Personally I was fully expecting the console to be about on par with the current crop, especially since it was clear that neither of the current crop was going to jump forward either. I don't understand what you mean. Are you saying that Nintendo is fundamentally incapable of leading the charge into the next generation of hardware, as evidenced by the comparative performance of the Wii and GC? Or is it something else that you're saying? He's saying that it hasn't been their style to do so for the past decade or so, and he has no reason to expect 'em to start now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperman Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) Nintendo's dual personality has always enjoyed introducing nonstandard, hardware-based features in the name of 'changing the way I game,' but it's been far too long since we've had a 'basic' nintendo system. I miss the more conservative half of nintendo, that didn't require me to use anything but my thumbs. He's saying that it hasn't been their style to do so for the past decade or so, and he has no reason to expect 'em to start now. That's a good way to put it. Edited June 8, 2011 by Reaperman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 oh also you can't play tennis with that big ass controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Looks like it is 600 dollars. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGo_YixTcH0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 oh also you can't play tennis with that big ass controller No... you'd play it with the standard Wiimote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raskar42 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 oh also you can't play tennis with that big ass controller probly better off using a racquet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algus Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Looks like it is 600 dollars. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGo_YixTcH0 Don't you mean FIVE HUNDRED NINETY NINE US DOLLARS ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Looks like it is 600 dollars. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGo_YixTcH0 Don't you mean FIVE HUNDRED NINETY NINE US DOLLARS ? Plus tax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I learned my lesson on the Wii. I won't be buying this thing until it actually proves itself. I don't need another paper weight, especially not a several hundred dollar one. Hey kids, now not only can you break your TV by throwing your controller through it, you can also break your $100+ controller as well. Seriously, just take the top screen off a DS, and you have a touch screen controller. Or leave it on there, not like you're going to do major motion controls with a controller bigger than the gamegear anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 He's saying that it hasn't been their style to do so for the past decade or so, and he has no reason to expect 'em to start now. Right. That's what I thought he was saying. I don't fully agree with that notion, but I understand the point he's trying to make. Nevertheless, I was hoping that Nintendo would break from that past and leap out front performance-wise with this new console, spurring MS and Sony forward in short order. Instead it appears that Nintendo is content to give the Wii a face-lift and just play catch-up. I'm sure this will be a nice console with fun games that will make many people happy, but to me this console is completely disappointing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Everyone seems to keep forgetting when this system is supposed to be released. We're likely still nearly a year and a half away from release. Expecting lots of details, confirmed 1st party games, release dates, and such is foolishness at such a early date. Everything is subject to change and this system is still in it's infancy. What they did yesterday was pretty normal operating practice for Nintendo. We'll learn more of the details everyone seems to be annoyed about not learning yesterday at something like next year's E3. I don't see why it wouldn't have gamecube compatibility... it's not just worth the breath to mention it. A Nintendo rep confirmed it won't have GCN compatibility. The only thing I can figure out is perhaps it would've slightly increased the cost of each disc drive to support the mini DVD format so they decided to kill it off. If it can run Wii games, it can also run GCN games. And by providing us virtual memory cards and letting that WiiU controller control GameCube games, they'd also avoid including physical controller and memory card ports. But you'd be limited to single player games since it seems to only be able to handle 1 of those WiiU controllers at a time. Perhaps that limitation was enough for them to just not include it? Edited June 9, 2011 by Atariboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Wow, that sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 So makes my wii more valuable sinse it can play gamecube games. Anyhow actually 598 australian dollars which is 636.59. But even if it is australian us price is probably similiar. Anyway 600 is way to much for me. As for the controller you can't play tennis. With a regular remote yes. But wii u doesn't have regualr remote does it? It only has the big one right? Be nice if it was backwards compatible but it is probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I play video games. Therefore, I'll be getting one on launch day. What the hell else would I do? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itchy Koala Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I play video games. Therefore, I'll be getting one on launch day. What the hell else would I do? Take that 600 dollars and get 100+ used games for better systems. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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