Gwyn.: So, Who Is Actually Gonna Get A Wii U?

tragic.details 01.09.13	I'm getting it when there are more games out, i.e. Pikmin 3. I'm sure New Super Mario Bros. U is great, but it's not enough for me to dish out over $400.
xevman 01.09.13	not if there aren't any decent launch titles
Wolfhorde 01.09.13	The name is already all sphincter.
Aids 01.09.13	honestly if that new Smash Bros game gets good reviews I might buy it just for that. BUT they just announced Pokemon X/Y for 3DS so I pretty much have to buy one of those now.
Aids 01.09.13	wait it's over $400? fuck off Nintendo
Ovrot 01.09.13	Nah I never even got a wii
Gwyn. 01.09.13	Least is not as bad as where I live... They sell it at 10000 bolivares... Which is equivalent to about 700 dollars
Aids 01.09.13	still, I thought it was gonna be like $200 max. I can't afford to drop 300 bucks for gaming right now.
auberginedreams 01.09.13	aids was the last person to comment and when i saw this on the homepage for a second it looked like it said "so who is actually gonna get aids" lol.
Minus. 01.09.13	I'm sticking with Xbox and Playstation. I have a wii and it would never get played if it werent for my daughter. The Wii U looks really cool and I'm sure it will have some good games, but not worth spending 400$. I might get it in a couple of years though when the price drops.
owen 01.09.13	I bought a wii on the day of release, but I only have 10 games for it after all these years. Eventually I have to buy a wii U for No More Heroes 3, pikmin 3 and bayonetta though
Winrar 01.09.13	I'm probably not touching any of the next-gen consoles. Disgusting.
omnipanzer 01.09.13	Probably not going to get one, when is the next xbox slated to come out?
auberginedreams 01.09.13	it hasn't even been announced. so not for awhile.
Winrar 01.09.13	New xbox looks like absolute trash dont even bother.
anarchistfish 01.09.13	I heard rumours the new generation will be unveiled this year at E3 but god knows
auberginedreams 01.09.13	i doubt it. i think people are just looking too hard for clues that will shed light on the new console generation but it's probably going to be at least 2-3 more years realistically.
anarchistfish 01.09.13	A whole decade for one generation is a long time
omnipanzer 01.09.13	"New xbox looks like absolute trash dont even bother." "XBOX 720JANUARY 8, 2013" "According to a post from the NeoGAF video game forums, which translated the original source, the Xbox 720 will house an 8-core CPU, a customized AMD 8800 series GPU, and pack 8 GB of RAM – for comparison, the Nintendo Wii U has 2GB of RAM. In addition to these technical details, the report also mentions that the Xbox 720 will use Windows 8 as an operating system and come with a 640 GB hard disk drive – the Xbox 360’s largest HDD currently is 320 GB." What the fuck you on about?
Winrar 01.09.13	>8 core cpu LOL, 8 corezz for maa gaming! u do realize that most games aren't even optimized for anything above 4 cores. I would take a shitty intel dual core over any 8 core AMD piece of shit any day.
anarchistfish 01.09.13	I was considering becoming a PC gamer when the new gen comes out but over the past year I haven't gamed as much as I used to.
MO 01.09.13	no sticking with PS3
omnipanzer 01.09.13	">8 core cpu LOL, 8 corezz for maa gaming! u do realize that most games aren't even optimized for anything above 4 cores. I would take a shitty intel dual core over any 8 core AMD piece of shit any day." Walk away now dummy, just walk away. The fact that your namesake is one of the shittiest compression tools of all time really means you should just go away for a few hours and hope I'm not here when you return.
Winrar 01.09.13	"the shittiest compression tools of all time" 1- my name came from the meme, if u didn't know 2- the shittiest compression tools of all time LOL 3- why are you so hostile? Would you please care to explain your point or are you just going to resort to name calling?
IdiotequeCigar 01.09.13	Lmao Wii, so shit
ffs 01.09.13	considered it for new rayman game but probably not
Winrar 01.09.13	I'm definitely grabbing the 3ds for the new pokemon but not any time soon.
theacademy 01.09.13	I'll never get another Xbox on principle alone The 360 all but killed the console gaming ecosystem
omnipanzer 01.09.13	"1- my name came from the meme, if u didn't know" Irrelevant, you still named yourself after a shit program the fact that you didn't realize a majority of the intrawebz would equate it as such just goes further to show your shortsightedness. "2- he shittiest compression tools of all time" Okay not THE shittiest but it's a crap program based on stolen tech that they then tried to make proprietary and profit from. "3- why are you so hostile? Would you please care to explain your point or are you just going to resort to name calling?" 1. "New xbox looks like absolute trash dont even bother." didn't answer my question and there was no explanation... without even paying attention to what is going on in that world lately I know this is an inaccurate statement. 2. "u do realize that most games aren't even optimized for anything above 4 cores." You do realise that gaming systems don'g have 10 year life cycles without forethought and planning ahead right? You do realize that games are written to or at the very least optimized for the system they are being ported too right? I'm being a tad hostile because you are wasting my time with crap answers and my initial point was that I could tell by your name alone that there is no reason for you to even continue the conversation/schooling. any other questions?
Dolving999 01.09.13	Ain't got the time nor the cash for gaming no more. Some things are sacred though, like Bioshock Infinite.
omnipanzer 01.09.13	^ truth
anarchistfish 01.09.13	Never got the hype for Bioshock. I mean it's ok, but Dishonored looks more like something I'd enjoy (haven't had the chance to play it yet).
MO 01.09.13	omni flyin' the anola and droppin' bombs!
omnipanzer 01.09.13	@ AF - The first one just had a level of depth, originality and attention to detail that raised the bar at the time. I think we are all just hoping they do it again with Infinity. They are certainly taking enough time to make us feel that's what they are doing.
omnipanzer 01.09.13	To much caffeine I can admit it MO ;-)
theacademy 01.09.13	Bioshock for me was all about the setting
anarchistfish 01.09.13	"@ AF - The first one just had a level of depth, originality and attention to detail that raised the bar at the time." I guess it doesn't help that I only played it first a few years after it was released my fanboy love is devoted to everything Mass Effect
anarchistfish 01.09.13	The setting was pretty amazing to be fair
Winrar 01.09.13	"Irrelevant, you still named yourself after a shit program" relevance? using ad hominem and attacking my claim by calling me out on my username is truly relevant i agree. "You do realize that games are written to or at the very least optimized for the system they are being ported too right?" There are few games that are well optimized for quad cores. BF3 is optimized for 6 cores but poorly and you get the same performance on a quad core. I highly doubt devs will start optimizing games for 8 cores as their main priority is to make as much money as possible. Future games will be optimized for as many systems as possible. Sorry to break it to you but we won't even see games being optimized for 6 cores until maybe 3-5 years so keep dreaming.
omnipanzer 01.09.13	My point stands, and no matter how you try you will never be able to truly predict what the future holds. I have a great gaming rig and there are plenty of games that tax my system. why would they build a console that barely meets the top games that are currently out? the fact that there is A game using 6 cores on the market means you'd better not come out with a six core system (in a couple of years) if you want to continue with your current 10 year model. You are arguing a loosing point but feel free to keep hacking away at that petrified stump if it gives you a sense of accomplishment. Your name... I'll admit it's a personal vendetta.
Atari 01.09.13	I got a wii u for Christmas. It's pretty cool but I recommend waiting for more games to come out or a price drop
Inferis 01.09.13	Not worth it
Winrar 01.09.13	"My point stands," what point? that the 720 is a powerful machine? Let me tell you something from the marketing side of things. Consoles are a CHEAP alternative to gaming. There is no way in hell that the new consoles would be up to date with todays generation of hardware and that's been the case with the 360 and the ps3. I'm calling it right now that the cpu will probably be using jaguar cores because they would be cheap to manufacture and having an actual GOOD 8 core cpu would be farce for a gaming console. "no matter how you try you will never be able to truly predict what the future holds". You are correct in a sense but my predictions are fairly accurate and i've known from past experiences that this will be the case with developers. Now, the article mentions that the system is using an AMD 8800 series GPU, which is a rehash of the current generation and a smart idea for microsoft because having the system that includes the most up to date hardware would mean having to spend 500$ on the GPU alone. The Xbox 360 sold very well albeit its poor and cheap hardware and the 720 will most likely follow suit. "why would they build a console that barely meets the top games that are currently out? " I don't even... please tell me that question was a joke.
omnipanzer 01.09.13	TL;DR wasting my time You said "New xbox looks like absolute trash dont even bother." It's your opinion and you have every right to it but at 8 core CPU, 8gb RAM and an AMD8800 for a purpose driven box is nowhere near trash imo. I think your opinion is dumb and you have typed nothing up to this point (last comment excluded because didn't read) that has changed my opinion.
Winrar 01.09.13	"TL;DR wasting my time" You responded to my original statement with question, meaning you were looking for an answer. I have given you many answers which you have replied to and you're saying you cant read my last comment because its wasting your time UWOTM8?
apert 01.09.13	there aren't any games worth getting on Wii U, and even then i don't think i'd ever get one not a nintendo fan. in regards to next gen i reckon they'll be announced this year for release next year, hoping that they go with relatively good hardware or we'll get a similar situation in like 8 years when PC games are miles ahead of console again
KeithStone582 01.09.13	Bioshock Infinite isn't on it so whats the point?
omnipanzer 01.09.13	*I have given you many stupid answers fixed
Trebor. 01.09.13	If a new 3D Mario ever comes out I will buy one
Atari 01.09.13	It will.
Hyperion1001 01.09.13	havent owned a nintendo system since n64 and i dont think this will ever change
apert 01.09.13	i reckon wii u will be a flop compared to the wii, 95% of its market are casuals and i reckon majority won't upgrade
omnipanzer 01.09.13	That controller looks like a nightmare but I've seen a lot of good reviews for it when all functionality is taken into consideration.
AtomicWaste 01.09.13	God, arguments about console gaming hardware are stupid. Also, Winrar, if you based your name on the meme, the meme was based on the software, so you inadvertently based your name on the software. Sorry, bro. Anyway, some of the games, like Nintendo Land look pretty awesome. Wii/Nintendo has really become the brand of the kid-friendly/party/nostalgia/innovative/quirky game. I probably won't get a Wii U for at least 2 years.
omnipanzer 01.09.13	"God, arguments about console gaming hardware are stupid." Nuh uh, you.
mrbloke 01.09.13	I will when Smash 4 drops.
Trebor. 01.09.13	I feel bad for the people who don't have a Wii and didn't get to play Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 oh man, Wii's are like 100 bucks now get on that shit
Deathconscious 01.09.13	is it really that good?
Sapient. 01.09.13	I'm saving up for a 3ds and Pokemon X and Y instead, the Wii U doesn't appeal too much to me
Atari 01.09.13	i guess the wii u is gonna be able to download gamecube games (kind of like the wii could download 64 or SNES games). pretty cool
AtomicWaste 01.09.13	I really wish the 3DS were more of a legitimate system and not some gimmicky 3D shit that I really don't care about. I'll probably want X & Y, but I haven't even played Heart Gold/Soul Silver yet.
AtomicWaste 01.09.13	I have a 360, a Wii, and just finished a gaming PC, and my overwhelming desire to finally play MGS4 will probably kick in and make me buy a PS3 before I'd buy a Wii U. Buying a system at launch seems like a stupid idea to me anymore.
Trebor. 01.09.13	"Buying a system at launch seems like a stupid idea to me anymore." Today for sure, but back in the day they used to launch systems with hallmark games like N64 with Mario 64 and what not Like who wants to spend 400 bucks to play New Super Mediocre Brothers Wii U Squared To The Fourth Power or whatever it's called
Atari 01.09.13	My fiance bought me a wii u for christmas i wouldn't have wasted all that money. and trebor honestly new super mario bros. u is pretty good. I thought it would be just another new super mario game but it looks so good in HD it's just gorgeous.
Trebor. 01.09.13	Those games are just Mario Brothers 3 for babies, they piss me off Nintendo used up all their main franchises at the end of the wii cycle and on the 3DS, like what were they thinking releasing a console without a real mario game or a zelda or a at least a kirby or a smash bros or a metroid or a fucking anything Oh yeah they don't care about hardcore gamers anymore
Atari 01.09.13	mario wii u is a real mario game lol. it's the first mario game to be released with a launch since the 64 i think
Atari 01.09.13	but yeah 3D mario will blow it out of the water i agree there
AtomicWaste 01.09.13	Nintendo Land seems pretty sweet. I watched some of the Game Grumps stuff on it and it looked really fun... Probably not as good without someone to play it with, though, and I don't usually have people over at my place (I'm usually elsewhere). So meh. Also other than that I don't really see anything else that'd appeal.
Trebor. 01.09.13	Sunshine was launch, I remember getting my gamecube bro and it was marvelous Shigeru Miyamoto didn't make Mario Wii U so no it's not a real mario game as far as I'm concerned
Atari 01.09.13	nintendo land is alright. so far i have nintendo land, zombi u and mario bros. u
Atari 01.09.13	oh didn't think sunshine was released at launch. that game is so underrated.
Deathconscious 01.09.13	"Those games are just Mario Brothers 3 for babies" new super mario bros is real challenging with unlimited continues! seriously, the only consequence to losing all your lives on that game is that it marks down how many continues you used...what the fucking fuck??
Trebor. 01.09.13	If I wanted to play Mario 3 I would just play Mario 3
Deathconscious 01.09.13	oh, and the level design is total ass compared to the other mario bros platformers.
AtomicWaste 01.09.13	Again, it's all about the gimmick of playing with your friends all on one screen and all at the same time.
Atari 01.09.13	all i know is it's better than the new super mario bros. on the wii. It's HD and it has some characters that haven't been seen since super mario world on the SNES (like those football guys)
Trebor. 01.09.13	I just get really frustrated if I try to play a game like that with another person
AtomicWaste 01.09.13	Do you still have to play with those obnoxious no-name Toad clones?
auberginedreams 01.09.13	"I feel bad for the people who don't have a Wii and didn't get to play Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 oh man, Wii's are like 100 bucks now get on that shit" my wii broke halfway through mario galaxy :/ like it'll let me play downloaded games and stuff but every time try to play an actual physical game is says there's a disc reading error. and i was really pumped to play xenoblade and the last story too.
AtomicWaste 01.09.13	"I just get really frustrated if I try to play a game like that with another person" It can be pretty hilariously frustrating, though. If you play with the right group of friends, it's pretty funny.
auberginedreams 01.09.13	sunshine wasn't released at launch, they had luigi's mansion instead, sunshine was a little later.
Deathconscious 01.09.13	"Do you still have to play with those obnoxious no-name Toad clones?" yeah, i wondered, out of all the fucking creatures and characters they could have used for the other two players, they had to choose not just one toad, but two fucking toads?
auberginedreams 01.09.13	me and my ex played NSMB together oh man i'm feeling sad now damn.
Atari 01.09.13	i knew sunshine wasn't released at launch!
auberginedreams 01.09.13	"I really wish the 3DS were more of a legitimate system and not some gimmicky 3D shit that I really don't care about. I'll probably want X & Y, but I haven't even played Heart Gold/Soul Silver yet." well if you want you can turn the 3d off and then it's essentially just a DS with better graphics and a circle pad so i'm not really sure that your complaint is valid.
Trebor. 01.09.13	Oh, well when I got my gamecube Sunshine was already out I guess Luigi's Mansion is wag anyway
MO 01.09.13	"havent owned a nintendo system since n64 and i dont think this will ever change" this pretty much
Atari 01.09.13	i've owned every nintendo system and it will never change. mario and zelda for life. also, luigi's mansion didn't suck it was sweet and they're making a new one for the 3DS
AtomicWaste 01.09.13	"well if you want you can turn the 3d off and then it's essentially just a DS with better graphics and a circle pad so i'm not really sure that your complaint is valid." With the 3D gimmick off, I haven't really seen anything to indicate that the graphics are much better than the DS and the circle pad doesn't do much for me. Bah! Humbug!
auberginedreams 01.09.13	yeah nintendo is for little kids metallic let's all play call of duty with our frat bros and down mountain dew in between hookah sessions.
Atari 01.09.13	fuck call of duty
auberginedreams 01.09.13	the graphics on the 3DS are significantly better than DS, just compare kingdom hearts 358/2 days for the DS and kingdom hearts dream drop distance for the 3DS. it's like the difference between PS1 and PS2.
auberginedreams 01.09.13	plus if you think the 3D gimmick is underwhelming, try out the 3DS XL because the bigger screen makes the 3d work a lot better. it also helps if you play in the dark but i realize this is not always ideal.
Hospital 01.09.13	call of duty is so bad. I probably won't drop money on a wii U but I look forward to playing it at mates houses when some better titles launch esp. super smash bros
AtomicWaste 01.09.13	It's more that the 3D hurts my eyes, but I'll take your word for it on the graphics. I dunno, I have a DS, but I never really bought any games for it and I never really have opportunities to really do handheld gaming anymore. Feels different from when I was a kid with my big gray brick game boy.
Deathconscious 01.09.13	"why the fuck do u dweebs still play videogames" lol are you serious?
Atari 01.09.13	video games > music
ViralOblivion 01.09.13	"With the 3D gimmick off, I haven't really seen anything to indicate that the graphics are much better than the DS and the circle pad doesn't do much for me." There's the ds pad on it also
StallionMang 02.14.13	I have wanted Pikmin 3 for YEARS, and now they're gonna put it on an entirely new system?! Son, I am VERY disappoint.