Posting a random picture of a snes reminds me of Terry being pictured hugging black men.
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I did think something similar TBH.Gaming Wii-U
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I did think something similar TBH.http://uk.ign.com/videos/2012/11/07/wii-u-unboxing
Wii U has arrived in the IGN offices. We'll break down what you can expect in the coming days and weeks (for example, expect a full unboxing tomorrow, November 7 at 10am PT), but many have asked us for our thoughts on Miiverse and the console's online experience. We can't tell you about those for one simple reason - the system needs an update to add that functionality. And so will you when the console launches in less than two weeks.
We don't know much more about this update, only that it will add Miiverse, Wii U Chat (the system's 'real time communication' application), Nintendo TVii and the system's eShop. We are supposed to get access to these programs shortly before the system's launch through an upcoming system update - the same update Wii U owners will have to install in order to gain access to these features as well.
We'll update you with more as we learn it - both in terms of the process needed to add these new programs, and details on their functionality as well.
Wii U has arrived in the IGN offices. We'll break down what you can expect in the coming days and weeks (for example, expect a full unboxing tomorrow, November 7 at 10am PT), but many have asked us for our thoughts on Miiverse and the console's online experience. We can't tell you about those for one simple reason - the system needs an update to add that functionality. And so will you when the console launches in less than two weeks.
We don't know much more about this update, only that it will add Miiverse, Wii U Chat (the system's 'real time communication' application), Nintendo TVii and the system's eShop. We are supposed to get access to these programs shortly before the system's launch through an upcoming system update - the same update Wii U owners will have to install in order to gain access to these features as well.
We'll update you with more as we learn it - both in terms of the process needed to add these new programs, and details on their functionality as well.
I was certain this was going to be the first Nintendo console I wouldn't buy at launch but I'm getting seriously tempted by Super Mario Bros U from what I've been reading. Can't afford it at the moment.
If the reviews turn out to the overwhelmingly positive I might just be an idiot and spunk the cash.
If the reviews turn out to the overwhelmingly positive I might just be an idiot and spunk the cash.
Definitely picking one of these up at launch. Going for the premium bundle with ZombiU and New Super Mario Bros. U for about £360 (unless my work gets them in then I'll just buy a discounted one instead and cancel my pre-order). I've just cancelled my Virgin Media subscription, so I've been thinking of getting Netflix - Wii U will probably be the thing I use that on as well from the looks of things.
Despite the launch line-up being strong from my point of view (I didn't get an Xbox 360 or Playstation 3), I still doubt I'll buy any other games until March, when Monster Hunter will be released. I was tempted by Fifa 13 as I'm sure it'll 'look' the best, but with no Ultimate Team or First Touch Control, I think it's a better idea to wait for Fifa 14 as it'll probably be the first time in I don't know how many years that Nintendo's Fifa game offers everything the other consoles do.. But probably even more with the likes of touch screen controls as well.
I really think (and hope) that this console is going to be the future of gaming, can't wait to pick mine up on the 30th
Despite the launch line-up being strong from my point of view (I didn't get an Xbox 360 or Playstation 3), I still doubt I'll buy any other games until March, when Monster Hunter will be released. I was tempted by Fifa 13 as I'm sure it'll 'look' the best, but with no Ultimate Team or First Touch Control, I think it's a better idea to wait for Fifa 14 as it'll probably be the first time in I don't know how many years that Nintendo's Fifa game offers everything the other consoles do.. But probably even more with the likes of touch screen controls as well.
I really think (and hope) that this console is going to be the future of gaming, can't wait to pick mine up on the 30th
I'm not buying one, it's a turd, again. A few stellar 1st party titles and the rest (3rd party titles) will end up a bag of shite when they abandon it come this time next year.
I'll reserve judgement until we see how innovative they get with the 2nd screen. I like the idea of some of the multiplayer games, where the person with the tablet has a different view than the other players with wiimotes. I think this could be a very good social gaming system.
As you say though, I'm not sure how much effort the 3rd parties will put into it once the initial buzz dies down.
Since the 3rd parties are now largely all sewn up by publishers and publishers will support this, it's much like the argument made over the Wii, and the Gamecube and the N64. As always, buy the machine for the games, if there's not much for it you fancy don't get it. I won't be at launch, but no doubt I'll own one soon enough, I always do (apart from the Vita, now that's a turd!).
Oh and ignore Weaste, he only likes shiny things
Oh and ignore Weaste, he only likes shiny things
I don't doubt they'll support it. I'm more worried about most of the support being the PS3/XBOX version of a game with tacked on 2nd screen functions. A bit like when the Wii got PS2 ports with tacked on waggle controls!Since the 3rd parties are now largely all sewn up by publishers and publishers will support this, it's much like the argument made over the Wii, and the Gamecube and the N64. As always, buy the machine for the games, if there's not much for it you fancy don't get it. I won't be at launch, but no doubt I'll own one soon enough, I always do (apart from the Vita, now that's a turd!).
Oh and ignore Weaste, he only likes shiny things
Minimal effort for maximum profit.
And you'd be right to worry. No doubt, as usual, only Nintendo will actually make full use of it. I'm comfortable waiting to see, though I will own one at some point, I'm in no hurry.
I probably will too. I'll wait for the price drop though, like I did with the PS3.
Look at the size of it. It's gimped to feck! It's not much bigger than a Wii. Can't wait to see the motherboard, got any shots of it?Oh and ignore Weaste, he only likes shiny things
Why does size matter?
Like the move and soon to be vita. Except neither had any stellar titles.
Do we really have to go through this all again? You say it's shit, I point out that as always Sony will end up copying it. You produce some shit youtube video that claims Sony invented it back in 1950, and I make a joke about you being born then. Then you'll claim it won't sell, lack of third party support, no power, blah blah blah, and five years down the line it'll be outselling the rivals still and you'll still be in denial.
Can't we just skip to the part where I'm ultimately right, and you are banging on about the latest Sony handheld that is the best thing ever whilst being about as useful as a house brick (not to mention resembling and weighing as much as one)?
Burn!
He likes big ugly machines that are then released numerous times in slightly smaller packages. Apparently the Wii was a rip off because it used slightly better Gamecube hardware, whilst it's alright for Sony to release the Ps3 over and over again as it gets, wait for it, smaller and smaller
I can't believe Weaste sometimes
You can see the inside of it here:
http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/42822/gallery-a-look-inside-wii-u/
You can see the inside of it here:
http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/42822/gallery-a-look-inside-wii-u/
It's gimped and overpriced as a piece of hardware. Again!
What's the alternative? Make a super powerful machine that you have to take a hit on, lose money and have to sack a load of British staff?
And when you see how much Apple sell shit like the iPad for, and Sony hardware like the Vita, then I don't see how the price point on the Wii-U is bad. Plus, do you know the hardware inside the control, or what is in the actual machine anyway?
More or less, yeah.
They are making the same mistake again. As soon as the next XB and PS land, the thing will be deserted once more, and it's not because of general market conditions and competition from other devices either, it's because it will not be possible to simply port games down. The Microsoft and Sony consoles will again take 66%+ of the market.
They are making the same mistake again. As soon as the next XB and PS land, the thing will be deserted once more, and it's not because of general market conditions and competition from other devices either, it's because it will not be possible to simply port games down. The Microsoft and Sony consoles will again take 66%+ of the market.
The technology in the controller is more advanced than most people think (or believe). I think that's where the price comes from in comparison to the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 releases. The 360 and PS3 were £300+ on release (maybe more like £280 for the 20gb Xbox).
I know it's about six years down the line, but Nintendo's basic package for the Wii U is more like £250-60, which is cheaper than the consoles it's supposed to be better than were at release (and well, as far as power and technology goes other than being able to play Blu-Rays, it is better even if not by as much as tech experts would expect). I think the technology in the GamePad makes up the cost with no Blu-Ray player. The PS3 is value for money but I don't think Nintendo are overcharging us that much for this machine at all.
I know you'll be looking at the premium bundle only because that's more like £300-330 - but for all the extras you get as well as a full retail game this time (rather than a preview game like Wii Sports and in certain bundles an additional standard controller) I think that's pretty decent in comparison to the launch of the PS3 and Xbox 360.
I will admit Nintendo probably are overhcarging, but I think Microsoft are even more guilty for that. The only reason you can't criticise Sony that much is because they stuck a Blu-Ray player in it. But considering it's Sony, I think they're just fecking off that add-on now and not even taking it into account when selling machines, because customers often don't give a shit either. With the likes of Netflix and other ways to download HD movies, I don't see the point in even owning a Blu-Ray or DVD player anymore...
The GamePad controller for Wii U will probably retail at around £100-150, so if we took that out of the equation and imagined that it only uses a standard controller, you're looking at more like a £100-150 machine as well... Half the price of an Xbox 360 at release for something that is better even if we're six years down the line. I bet six years down the line again the Wii U would be cheaper than your general Xbox 360 and PS3 are after that length of time.
Some people are far too critical of Nintendo sometimes. I can't see much of a point in Nintendo just deciding the make their console exactly the same as their rivals every time but having better exclusives. That may not make sense to some people as that would probably mean Nintendo should win every time, but as you can see in the past with the Gamecube and Nintendo 64, it just doesn't work like that. Even with exclusive titles (for a while) like Resident Evil 4, an amazing game, the Gamecube still sold the least. The chavs will always buy the Xbox or Playstation just because, and with the majority of the population being those kinds of people, Nintendo has to find other means of attracting customers and developers as they're going to be shafted by the third party no matter what.
People are writing off the GamePad very early - but I think it'll quickly become the next development in gaming and something that is always used from now on (maybe not in every game ever made, but on pretty much every console as an option). Basically everything other than the Eye Toy style of gaming has been brought into the fray by Nintendo and that is something that will probably always continue (and why Nintendo seemingly release their consoles first).
I know Sony fanboys will rip into this, but they're just being ignorant IMO. I just can't see much of an argument. The mighty powerful PS3 got outsold by over 30% by a white box with sticks you wave about like a knob-head. Now Nintendo actually add HD, more power, a new innovation that looks like the future industry standard and seemingly more third party support than before (for now) and people will still find things to bitch about.. For a new console, it's very affordable. The Playstation Vita cost about as much as this thing for fecks sake. Now THAT is a joke.
I know it's about six years down the line, but Nintendo's basic package for the Wii U is more like £250-60, which is cheaper than the consoles it's supposed to be better than were at release (and well, as far as power and technology goes other than being able to play Blu-Rays, it is better even if not by as much as tech experts would expect). I think the technology in the GamePad makes up the cost with no Blu-Ray player. The PS3 is value for money but I don't think Nintendo are overcharging us that much for this machine at all.
I know you'll be looking at the premium bundle only because that's more like £300-330 - but for all the extras you get as well as a full retail game this time (rather than a preview game like Wii Sports and in certain bundles an additional standard controller) I think that's pretty decent in comparison to the launch of the PS3 and Xbox 360.
I will admit Nintendo probably are overhcarging, but I think Microsoft are even more guilty for that. The only reason you can't criticise Sony that much is because they stuck a Blu-Ray player in it. But considering it's Sony, I think they're just fecking off that add-on now and not even taking it into account when selling machines, because customers often don't give a shit either. With the likes of Netflix and other ways to download HD movies, I don't see the point in even owning a Blu-Ray or DVD player anymore...
The GamePad controller for Wii U will probably retail at around £100-150, so if we took that out of the equation and imagined that it only uses a standard controller, you're looking at more like a £100-150 machine as well... Half the price of an Xbox 360 at release for something that is better even if we're six years down the line. I bet six years down the line again the Wii U would be cheaper than your general Xbox 360 and PS3 are after that length of time.
Some people are far too critical of Nintendo sometimes. I can't see much of a point in Nintendo just deciding the make their console exactly the same as their rivals every time but having better exclusives. That may not make sense to some people as that would probably mean Nintendo should win every time, but as you can see in the past with the Gamecube and Nintendo 64, it just doesn't work like that. Even with exclusive titles (for a while) like Resident Evil 4, an amazing game, the Gamecube still sold the least. The chavs will always buy the Xbox or Playstation just because, and with the majority of the population being those kinds of people, Nintendo has to find other means of attracting customers and developers as they're going to be shafted by the third party no matter what.
People are writing off the GamePad very early - but I think it'll quickly become the next development in gaming and something that is always used from now on (maybe not in every game ever made, but on pretty much every console as an option). Basically everything other than the Eye Toy style of gaming has been brought into the fray by Nintendo and that is something that will probably always continue (and why Nintendo seemingly release their consoles first).
I know Sony fanboys will rip into this, but they're just being ignorant IMO. I just can't see much of an argument. The mighty powerful PS3 got outsold by over 30% by a white box with sticks you wave about like a knob-head. Now Nintendo actually add HD, more power, a new innovation that looks like the future industry standard and seemingly more third party support than before (for now) and people will still find things to bitch about.. For a new console, it's very affordable. The Playstation Vita cost about as much as this thing for fecks sake. Now THAT is a joke.
It really isn't. It's basically a relatively small (and low-res) non-capacitive touch screen, a few buttons, some wireless stuff, a screen buffer, and a small DSP type chip for the decompression of images sent from the console.
Why would they? Some of them have been using the remote play feature between PSP and PS3 for a very long time. It was never standard however, and was underused, but Wii-U isn't doing much that different. I can use my VITA as a PS3 controller. Microsoft have the Smartglass stuff.
Why do you hate Nintendo so much Weaste? I think that's the route we should go down, because arguing with you is like talking to a parrot sometimes.
So what is it? Did Mario saville you up or something? Did Princess spurn your geeky advances? Or did you put that brick Vita thing up too high and it fall on your head sticking you in a brain loop?
So what is it? Did Mario saville you up or something? Did Princess spurn your geeky advances? Or did you put that brick Vita thing up too high and it fall on your head sticking you in a brain loop?
I've never played a PS3 with the Vita as a controller, but I'd be amazed if it can work like the GamePad. The latency on the controller is just 1/60 of a second, you'll notice no difference when playing the games and watching both screens. The way the Wii U compresses the data being transmitted is something else (apparently). It's a lot more than 'just having a screen on your controller' like using a Vita as a pad. I think once we've learned more everyone will release it's actually not even comparable (Vita to GamePad).
Also, I bet the list of games that use the remote play on PS3 is (and will continue to be) a shambles...
My guess would be not liking the Nintendo exclusive games, which is fair enough. Any other reasons can generally be argued for and against for every console. Third party support is the one major factor, but that's all opinion based like everything else. I've just had the Wii this generation and can honestly say there hasn't been a game released on another console that made me want to buy it. I've wanted a football game but I could go without Fifa for a while as even when they do add more to it, it's the same old shite. But now I can buy it on Wii U anyway (even though I'm gonna wait for 2014's).
Err, gotta be honest with you I wasn't expecting a serious answer to that post
Did the Wii outsell the Xbox and ps3?
I know you were joking but the question was still a valid one
The Wii has (as far as I can remember) outsold the 360 by around 24million units and the PS3 by about 30million. But collectively the 360 and PS3 have outsold the Wii. I don't know why Weaste was seemingly combining the sales of those two in comparison with Nintendo... Because they're probably more directly in competition with themselves than they are with Nintendo
The Wii has (as far as I can remember) outsold the 360 by around 24million units and the PS3 by about 30million. But collectively the 360 and PS3 have outsold the Wii. I don't know why Weaste was seemingly combining the sales of those two in comparison with Nintendo... Because they're probably more directly in competition with themselves than they are with Nintendo
In the end it won't. You forget, Wii is dead, the other two are not.
I don't hate the old Nintendo at all, and as a software company I think they are great. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the toy that is the Wii that was bought by thousands upon thousands of OAP homes around the world.
Ha ha!
I can't see the final... two or so years I guess of sales for those two consoles being over 30million when in six-seven years they've only sold 60-70million... But we'll see.
I reckon with the Wii going down to less than £100 though a lot of people who never got one will pick one up now. The Wii will still sell a lot for a little while longer. It also depends on how many people jump ship to Nintendo instead of buying a machine that could well be the weaker one for a few years.
Admittedly there won't be as much in it, but I wouldn't bet on either of them outselling the Wii in the end.
It's called price! PS3 is only just hitting a mass-market price point.
Have a guess how many PS2s have been sold since the XB360 was released? Go on, have a stab at it........
I know the PS2 is still selling well in Japan at least, which is one reason why it's still ahead of the Nintendo DS in all-time console sales. The figure will be higher than people expect so I'm not even going to guess it. But I think the Wii price drops will be enough to keep it ahead of its 'competitors', despite the release of their next console and the price drops of the PS3 and 360. The Wii might even outsell the Wii U for a couple of months during the release window.
Sony are a bigger rip off, look at the Vita. But I'm so glad you enjoy the toy that is the Vita that was bought by tens and tens of OAP's like you around the world.
Wow, the Man City of video games finally drops the price. Oh and here comes the PS2 again!