E3: Nintendo's New Console Is: The Wii U

[Darth Sea Bass]

So when are they actually announcing the console to go with the controller?

 

[cynicalsaint1]

The name is stupid, but I'll be damned if some of the stuff they were showing off wasn't damned impressive.

 

[Micalas]

Finish this sentence. "An Ambulance goes..."

Seems like I was ninja'd...

As were I. Yes Wii were. But mostly U.

 

[BreakfastMan]

I was certainly impressed by its showing at the show. Batman: Arkham City? Darksiders II? Metro: Last Light? Aliens: Colonial Marines? Ninja Gaiden III? Potentially Battlefield 3? Impressive lineup for any console. What makes it even more amazing is that this is a Nintendo console we are talking about here. The Wii had very little support from 3rd party, but this one seems to be getting all kinds of support, even from those who make violent M-rated titles, a first for Nintendo. Of course, the name is still stupid, but I think nobody was surprised by that...

EDIT: Also, the tech is pretty impressive too. I will be able to play my games on the console while my sister watches Netflix on the Roku? Yes please.

 

[Eruanno]

Wow, Nintendo has a way of making the most uninteresting consoles lately. First the 3DS and now this.

How are you supposed to hold that controller comfortably anyway...?

 

[bootz]

lol so many dirty jokes from that name

 

[Simalacrum]

Well, it certainly looks original... But I feel kinda underwhelmed from that press conference. Not enough details revealed for the console yet to make a decisive conclusion yet I think.

One thing I can say though: Wii is still a crap name and Wii U is no better. Oh wells...

 

[Scarim Coral]

I'm not fully impress with it. Sure it handy when someone else want to watch the tv but I hardly have that type of problem. However with proper hardcore games like Assassin Creed and Batman Arkham City would won me over but I can guess it going to be expensive if I were to buy it.

 

[suitepee7]

errr, sounds kinda, crappy. i'll hand it to them, the ability to stream games straight to the console is pretty cool, but to me that is completely useless. living with my girlfriend, and we have 2 tv's, so if she wants to watch tv, i just move the console.

in terms of actual console though, nothing major to get excited about, a controller that bit would piss me off...

 

[fer-]

I am looking forward to it, making the top screen of a DS your HD tv...and having controller have its down touch screen is just awesome and totally fits with their DS paradigm

wonder how long until sony and m$ take to get touch screens on their controllers

very very cool

 

[Bagk Nakh]

... But its just a wii, with new graphics and an Ipad to play with.Its like Nintendo really isn't trying anymore...

When has Nintendo tried hard?

 

[Sudenak]

Seems like it's got a pretty impressive front-load of games that normally wouldn't even glance at Nintendo. I can't help but be excited about it; the inventory screen being right there, being able to switch to the smaller screen whenever someone wants to use the TV, and a graphical overhaul.

I'm cautiously optimistic.

 

[Mad1Cow]

Something about good 3rd party support, so people yelling gimmick and it'll only be wii kiddy games shut up now please, thank you...

That said it CAN be used right, but I've yet to see it implemented as such (although Zelda looked right). Wii U is a bad name, but we'll get used to it. I thought PSVita was bad ¬_¬

 

[Yopaz]

Finish this sentence. "An Ambulance goes..."

Seems like I was ninja'd...

As were I. Yes Wii were. But mostly U.

At least they gave us a name we can laugh at again. Now let's watch the fanboys rage over how the name is great and make us laugh more!

 

[Arisato-kun]

I'm just gonna say Nintendo won E3. Third party support looks great and I'm pumped for the new Smash Bros.

Also get over the name people. What are you, 4?

 

[Helios_(DEL)]

Can someone please answer this question, Yes its a controller but does it have a brand new tower as well for the updated graphics, or does it re use the wii, or is it stand alone and projects/connects to the tv ?how is this thing able to be as graphically powerful as the xbox 360 and the ps3? there has to be a tower surely.

Im pritty sure that wasnt clarified

 

[BloodSquirrel]

Man, I've always wanted somebody to come along and make a mobile gaming device that wasn't actually mobile!

I mean, how about that 6" screen?

 

[TotalHobNob]

I plan to Wii on U Nintendo.

 

[therandombear]

So when are they actually announcing the console to go with the controller?

That's the Wii U...looks like a snes...me like

 

[GonzoGamer]

WiiU?
Isn't that the name of an R-Kelly album?