Wii U announced at E3

[dcx2]

The new nintendo console is specifically meant to compete graphically with consoles that came out 5 years ago.

The console generations have gotten successively longer.  A console used to last about seven years from start to finish.  The last generation (XBox/PS2/GCN) lasted eleven years.  We're only half-way through this generation at best.  MS and Sony seek to extend this generation even more by using Kinect and Move.

I think Nintendo played it right.  Five years ago, HD wasn't where it is now.  MS screwed up hardcore with the 360's RROD because the new process was not well understood.  Sony pushed back the PS3 launch because of their Blu-ray problems.

Now, HD is the norm.  The process is well understood and yields are high.  This launch will go off without a hitch, and the system won't break the bank.  If Nintendo gets online right (big if), and if this new controller has enough killer apps (and it might), this will be huge.

[Codyk]

The new nintendo console is specifically meant to compete graphically with consoles that came out 5 years ago.

The console generations have gotten successively longer.  A console used to last about seven years from start to finish.  The last generation (XBox/PS2/GCN) lasted eleven years.  We're only half-way through this generation at best.  MS and Sony seek to extend this generation even more by using Kinect and Move.

I think Nintendo played it right.  Five years ago, HD wasn't where it is now.  MS screwed up hardcore with the 360's RROD because the new process was not well understood.  Sony pushed back the PS3 launch because of their Blu-ray problems.

Now, HD is the norm.  The process is well understood and yields are high.  This launch will go off without a hitch, and the system won't break the bank.  If Nintendo gets online right (big if), and if this new controller has enough killer apps (and it might), this will be huge.

But in my opinion Nintendo dropped large here. I mean seriously all they did was make a new controller they said it does everything the old one did its a new controller it looks like they took those drawing boards they came out with a few months ago slapped some controls on it and called it a new system. Some of the games do make this console worth it but the Wii U seems like its not going to be as large as the PS Vita and the newer games for 3ds. I am probably going to get 3ds for the great new games I seen coming out.

[James0x57]

How much do you think those "controllers" are going to cost? And half way through with a new console with a new bill?

I probably wont be touching this one at all.

[Deathwolf]

hmm so something like a USB Gecko would be possible? it supports SD  >:D

[Codyk]

well as long as i get a new super smash brothers it might be brawl 2 but as long as i get that i will be happy -_-

[James0x57]

I already spent enough money on current gen consoles. ...and this isn't out 'till next year? I'm waiting for the real next gen.



Though, they haven't completely came out with WHO's doing their online since they said it's not them this time... IF it's Valve, I'll buy two. But they probably would have came out with that info today if it was the case. So I doubt it.
=(

[James0x57]

No blu ray either. ¬_¬


That demo Zelda looked pretty sweet in motion. I only saw screens before.



Hey! At least they've finally done something with console controllers that nobody else will copy! :D

TROLOLOLOL

[Deathwolf]

man thats soooooo bad  :( why they can't just make a new console for TV's and not portable. So the PSvita owns the Wii u of course!

[Codyk]

Gold Wii Remote must have!! lol

[James0x57]

When Revolution/Wii was coming out, stock experts were saying Nintendo would continue to do mediocre but most of the gamers thought (and expressed through comments everywhere) that it was awesome and going to do great.
Gamers were right.

If you look around game sites, there are very few positive comments on Wii U... I don't see it happening! =(

[dcx2]

But in my opinion Nintendo dropped large here. I mean seriously all they did was make a new controller they said it does everything the old one did its a new controller it looks like they took those drawing boards they came out with a few months ago slapped some controls on it and called it a new system.

I was under the impression that this is entirely new console hardware, and not just a Wii with a new controller.  The Wii itself was just an upgraded GameCube - the PowerPC processor is literally *identical* to the GameCube's.  I am interested to hear the processor specs on this one.

I already spent enough money on current gen consoles. ...and this isn't out 'till next year? I'm waiting for the real next gen.

This will probably be cheap.  This launch price + Wii launch price will probably be less than PS3 launch price.  I think if you wait for the 8th generation you'll be waiting a long time and paying a lot of money.  Also, Kinect and Move were released at the last E3, and releasing a new system would cannibalize those sales.  Plus it would also ruin sales of the PS3 and 360 when they're at their most profitable.

Though, they haven't completely came out with WHO's doing their online since they said it's not them this time... IF it's Valve, I'll buy two. But they probably would have came out with that info today if it was the case. So I doubt it.

I wouldn't want Valve to do their online, though.  They take the Ubisoft route of "require constant Internet connection" and I hate that.  If my Internet connection goes down, I can't even start L4D2, unless I use a pirated copy.  That is very disappointing; I should be able to play single player offline.

Hey! At least they've finally done something with console controllers that nobody else will copy! :D

I beg to differ.  Think of all the people who buy every incarnation of Madden.  Now imagine those people being able to select their play without their opponent seeing which one.  That's just one killer app for those people, and I can see this being used in very creative ways.

man thats soooooo bad  :( why they can't just make a new console for TV's and not portable. So the PSvita owns the Wii u of course!

It's not a portable.  It is a whole new console, that attaches to the TV.

When Revolution/Wii was coming out, stock experts were saying Nintendo would continue to do mediocre but most of the gamers thought (and expressed through comments everywhere) that it was awesome and going to do great.

That's not what I remember.  Most everyone was complaining about SD graphics and how the underpowered console was going to spell the end of Nintendo because they didn't see where the market was headed.  They thought the Wii was a joke.

[Codyk]

lol I have to say this sorry. ITS A TRAP. they just want us to update our system and lose our softmods frown upon the new tech called wii u for it will bring up update 4.4! lol anyway i wish they where making luigis mansion 2 for wii instead of 3ds

[Thomas83Lin]

Are they taking pre-orders yet.jk  :p

[Nuke]

The controller looks really neat, If the controller can be used as some type of on the road handheld / internet device it would be really sweet.

Backward compatibility with Wii titles is also really nice. Quad Core CPU with a programmable Shader GPU would be ultra nice.

[Codyk]

i just want the new super smash bros lol thats why i got the wii in the first place