WiiU

[zenith16]

why I'm I crying? seeing those words with what happened at E3 and games com with what ubisoft pulled to provoke the other console makers to move on to next gen? why???? Must be all that talk from before that was said that the pc is a dead thing too, from before also from those same console people and now their pc's all of sudden.

 

[grout]

why I'm I crying? seeing those words with what happened at E3 and games com with what ubisoft pulled to provoke the other console makers to move on to next gen? why???? Must be all that talk from before that was said that the pc is a dead thing too, from before also from those same console people and now their pc's all of sudden.

Man I have no clue what you just said..lol

 

[zenith16]

I'm just remembering when they were saying/ pushing the age of the pc as gaming entertainment system is a "dead genre" which wasn't that long ago. and game stop bought in to that for a while. And was the reason a lot of game makers were trying to skip it over with certain games. this is a complete turn around hearing this now. The current consoles are considered pc's. The very thing certain people that wanted the "consoles" to replace and claim was dead. WOW.

 

[grout]

I'm just remembering when they were saying/ pushing the age of the pc as gaming entertainment system is a "dead genre" which wasn't that long ago. and game stop bought in to that for a while. And was the reason a lot of game makers were trying to skip it over with certain games. this is a complete turn around hearing this now. The current consoles are considered pc's. The very thing certain people that wanted the "consoles" to replace and claim was dead. WOW.

Gotcha, I see what your saying.. I think it really evolved in that it is more PC "like" just more user friendly. In other words they applefied it now, so to speak. Microsoft and sony consoles are just streamlined PC's. In other words you maynot find microsoft office on them but hell eventually you probably could download the app nor is there a prompt to install a games etc.. All in all it came full circle PC/gaming wise.

 

[the dmg]

They definitely need to showcase to both adults and kids that this thing is something you cannot live without. Bringing on a lot of M rated titles, obvious as it is, will get that quote unquote "hardcore" crowd.

It's not just about the games though.

A huge selling point that the Wii had was motion controls with Wii Sports really showcasing the potential. With Wii U, they need to really drive home why the GamePad is just as important (being able to free up the TV and play on the controller). That, price, date, and the details of their online strategy are the most important features that need to be showcased.

I was going more by the whole innovation over specs thing.

Ah...I see. I definitely agree with that.

 

[zenith16]

Gotcha, I see what your saying.. I think it really evolved in that it is more PC "like" just more user friendly. In other words they applefied it now, so to speak. Microsoft and sony consoles are just streamlined PC's. In other words you maynot find microsoft office on them but hell eventually you probably could download the app nor is there a prompt to install a games etc.. All in all it came full circle PC/gaming wise.

Ahh ok that i'll take.

 

[Benstamania]

The friend I have that played the WiiU at the GS Conference can't stop raving about it. He can be a bit of a hard sell on things... So him being as impressed with it tells me a lot. I will preorder it as soon as I can.

 

[rashad]

September 13th, 2012
Nintendo confirms another Nintendo Direct broadcast for Japan, to focus on Wii U software

Nintendo has confirmed that there will be a fourth live stream about the Wii U within the next 24 hours. This event will take place at the same time as the events in Europe and the United States — 2pm GMT — and will focus on 1st and 3rd-party software for the platform.

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nintendo_direct_wiiu_preview/index.html

Nintendo Direct 2012.9.13 - Sep. 13, 3AM EDT

 

[zenith16]

I see the live stream has begun. thank you rashed

 

[rashad]

Prices and Release dates revealed (Japan-Only)

- December 8th release in Japan
- Wii U supports full HD 1080p, uses a "GPGPU." Main memory: 1 GB. System: 1 GB. Total: 2GB
- Games use only 1 GB of main memory. System memory is for OS. Game discs 25 GB, 22.5 MB/s
- Browser can be used while playing
- The Wii U consumes up to 75 watts of electricity
- Import your Virtual Console and Wii Ware games from the Wii
- 40 watts is average for the system
- Wii mode for Wii games
- Low latency for GamePad
- Watch videos, play games on the GamePad
- You can do multiplayer using a GamePad and several Wii remotes. Dual-screen play possible
- "Play together on Wii U, play alone on Wii U".
- Vertical stand, GamePad stand set to be available.
- Pro Controller: ~5000 yen.
- NSMBU and NintendoLand to go on sale on launch day, for ~6000 and ~5000 yen
- NSMBU is the 1st Mario game to launch with a Nintendo system since N64
- 2 SKU's Premium and Basic set
- Basic set (White) is 8GB, Premium set (Black) is 32GB

 

[Soapy]

Those are some tiny HDDs, and the price for the gamepad is predictably expensive, but everything else sounds great.

 

[rashad]

-The Basic set packs a white console, white Game Pad, an AC adapter and a HDMI cable. The Premium set includes a black console and a black Game Pad, an AC adapter, a HDMI cable, a Game Pad dock, a console stand and a two-year Nintendo Network Premium subscription that runs through to December 2014. Nintendo Network Premium offers 10 per cent off digital purchases.

Nintendo Network Premium is only for Wii U premium SKU
- discount point program available only with the Wii U Premium Set
- focus on those who like to download a lot of content

 

[zenith16]

Here's another look at the alternative controllers Bens mentioned that you can pick up riht away with the screen ones if you don't want to use the latter ones I just mentioned.



New Super Mario Bros. U, Nintendo Land, pro controller priced for Japan
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New Super Mario Bros. U will cost ¥6,000 ($77) and Nintendo Land will be ¥5,000 ($64) in Japan. Both games launch with the Wii U on its Japanese release date, which was just revealed as December 8.

The Pro Controller, pictured above, will cost ¥5,000 at Japanese launch.

Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Europe both have Wii U events scheduled for 10AM ET (3PM British) to reveal pricing, date and release details for those regions.
source: joystiq

There's a bit more. But i chose the controller cause Rashed has everything else covered and all of them are a bunch of separated articles.

 

[Havok83]

Nintendo is charging for their online service? I think Id be wary about them given the Wii

 

[Benstamania]

Sounds good. I'll get the premium version. Not shocked about the 2nd Wiipad pricing.... Hell regular controllers are stupidly priced, IMHO. Nintendo charging for online gives me hope that right out of the box it will better than PSN and hell, at least they give you a year free.

Wouldn't be shocked to see a January release date for the States... Which I'm cool with

 

[Benstamania]

I'll still stick with 350 price for premium. I know 30, 000 yen is like 385 US dollars but I don't see them bumping it to 400 here.

 

[Solidus]

Ya I'll get the premium as well.

I know the Pro Controller will be the first thing to buy for me as well, as for games....

Rayman Legends, New Super Mario Wii U, and Pikmin 3 will be my first purchases I think.

 

[terry78]

So they're missing Christmas?

 

[Havok83]

I'll still stick with 350 price for premium. I know 30, 000 yen is like 385 US dollars but I don't see them bumping it to 400 here.

Japan prices rarely translate into USD and things tend to ve more expensive there anyway so that sounds about right

 

[Solidus]

Wow November 18th? Comes out here before Japan.

 

[Solidus]

Wow Nintendo Land comes with Deluxe set...I will buy that even more so. 350 for the deluxe, worth it to me.

 

[Benstamania]

Is it the 18th. I had the most perfect guess ever... Hahaha.

 

[Soapy]

$349! Called it!

 

[zenith16]

The North American stream happening
Watch American and European Wii U streams live

for those that want to see it, like the new Metroid which happening now. Sorry i don't how to embed that for you all.

 

[Benstamania]

Wow Nintendo Land comes with Deluxe set...I will buy that even more so.

So wait.... It's bundled with Nintendo Land AND NSMBU?