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

[FallenTraveler]

It looked neat. But I am going to say I was not impressed, YAY SUPER RESTRICTED HANDHELD! I think it's silly. I also think that the PS Vita is going to do close to the same thing... and I think that developers may love it but they are going to be unable to do what they were showing.

So far I am actually a bit unimpressed just because we've seen almost all of this already five years ago... the controller looks neat but puts me off cause it's going to be REALLY EXPENSIVE!!!!

 

[G Skunk]

Time until unveiling of Sony Playstation U or Microsoft XBox U: T-minus...

And yeah, don't say Sony and Microsoft have "too much sense" not to do it, fanboys, not after Kinekt and Move.

 

[Sneaky-Pie]

I think I'm going to judge and jump to conclusions before seeing more information about it.

 

[Melancholy_Ocelot]

Correct me if I'm misinformed.....But didn't the DreamCast do that 15 years ago?

 

[Grond Strong]

So, is the core the same? Still same graphics, software, and all? I thought that Nintendo might be putting out something a tad more powerful. You know, some people love the Wii and that's chill. But I could never get a great amount of entertainment watching a bobble-head that was supposed to be me whacking a glitchy tennis ball over a net. All well, it's whatevs. Enjoy it all you Nintendo junkies!

 

[HydraMoon]

Ahem.

Please bring you attention to this screen.

This. We have now been crying out 'weeooo' for the past hour.


OT- It's an interesting system, glad to see the HD and the idea of continuing to play while someone else uses the tv. I'm waiting to hear about price and to test out a few games on it. I have good hopes that devs will make this system rock.

 

[ANImaniac89]

First: Horrible name, would have preferred Wii2 or Super Wii or anything thing other then WiiU.

Second: How the hell much will that controller thing cost on its own? because I could see it selling for over $120 USD at launch which means the WiiU will probably $499.

Third: HOLY SHIT what was the Zelda clip they showed? stylistically it looked nothing like what we've seen from Skyward Sword so is this a yet announced Zelda game or another Spaceworld 2000 situation?

Forth: I better be able to transfer my Vcon games over to it.

Fifth: Yes I'm going it get it, I'm just not happy about it.

 

[GaltarDude1138]

Please Nintendo, I abandoned you years ago, don't make me come back!

OT: Guess I'll wait and see. It really could be awesome. I don't know if the Grannys who play the Wii right now would enjoy eye strain while playing with that controller, but hey, just have to wait.

 

[Sepko]

Ahem.

Please bring you attention to this screen.

YES. THIS. OH GOD YES. I WAS THINKING THE EXACT SAME THING.

 

[SoopaSte123]

So Nintendo is trying to combine the DS with a normal console?

I think the biggest question is how much will the individual controllers cost? For a system that you'll want 4 controllers, I would hope its not too ridiculously priced.

Also, is the back flat or is it more controller-shaped and comfy? It really doesn't look too comfortable considering the size.

And a touch screen? Really? I don't think games would be improved any by having a second screen to look at. I suppose moving from motion control to controller touch screen is a step in the less-useless direction for Nintendo, but still very gimmicky.

I really don't think standard controllers are a problem the video game industry needs to fix, as much as Nintendo tries.

 

[Jungy 365]

Well, at least we know Nintendo has a limit on making casual gamer pandering consoles: the pronouns. I expect the successor to be either Wii U Mii, Wii U Hii Shii, Wii U U(plural) or Wii U They(I can't hink of anything for the last one).
I'm trying to be excited for this, but it's just so underwhelming. I was hoping Nintendo would be bold, and give us something fresh, instead we get what essentially boils down to a what the Wii should've been.
I think my problem was best summarised when Reggie talked about the DS, Wii, 3DS and Wii U, and asked us to say what they showed us. They show me that Nintendo is far away from stopping this phase, if at all.

 

[twaddle]

was there even a point to the 3ds?

 

[BlackWidower]

Um...okay. That's...certainly...something...um...what? Obviously I have no idea what they are planning with this, but I don't think it's going to work out for them.

Also, is this a new console, or an expansion to the Wii?

 

[antigodoflife]

Yeah, because I'm lazy, for me anyway, this will just be called the Wuu. Like my sarcastic response after seeing this.

 

[Ashbax]

FUCK. I was hoping for a real console, like a gamecube 2.

 

[RADlTZ]

I actually really like the direction they seem to be going with this, or at least the direction Nintendo wants people to think their going with the Wii-U (wtf name is that, should have called it the WiiWii so i could make french jokes).

They seem to be trying to reach out to the hardcore audience and third-party developers while keeping their'everyone can play' image, pleasing casual and hardcore people will be hard but its ages away from release so we'll see how things develope.

Bringing the EA CEO out must have had EA's public relations team cackaling at the deliciousness of having someone in charge who can address a gameing audience (imagine if they brought Kottic out). And for Nintendo it really pushes the 3rd party idea, plus theyll still have the best 1st party games in the industry. Arkham city, Assassins Creed and Ninja Gaiden 3 seems like a powerhouse lineup for 3rd party, even though the WiiWii will get them after 360/PS3, it still shows that Nintendo are going to try and take on the big hitter titles.

Although im not convinced that Nintendo can pull off what they seem to be promising, i think its a great move in the right direction for the company, especially when you consider the bullshit Microsoft and Sony are getting into with their system add-on gimmicks.

(Anyone else think that the head of Nintendo-America looked like a dark-skinned Marshal from 'How I met your mother'? also the reaction of the guy in the promo for the controller screen webcam chat - "CYCLING SOUNDS AWESOME!!!")

 

[XT inc]

I want to like this, I like the idea of having the ds bottom in my hands and then playing games on the big screen. However depending on what xbox and sony come up with this console could get out right brutally, no restraint, slaughtered. We are talking a blood mist here(as far as technology and advancing the culture is concerned).

Sure it will sell, just like the wii sold. If it's only better than last gen instead of being full bore next generation, why would anyone support it. Aside from the Nintendo staples where would this console be if the following 4 games went multi platform Mario, Legend of Zelda, Metroid and Super smash Bros?

It's almost a back assward copy of what Microsoft did this generation, except instead of being upper middle powerful and releasing early it is releasing early and being bottom of the barrel. Sure it will have better version of games made for 6 year old consoles, until X and S kick down the door with high end tech meant to last until 2019-2020.

Not looking good.

 

[Ashbax]

Time until unveiling of Sony Playstation U or Microsoft XBox U: T-minus...

And yeah, don't say Sony and Microsoft have "too much sense" not to do it, fanboys, not after Kinekt and Move.

Well, while move was a flop, kinect actually had good sales, even if peter molyneux pulled his dumbass act on it, trying to hype it up more than it needed.

Either way this looks dumb.

 

[Xanthious]

And somewhere the last lonely hardcore gamer that was holding out hope for Nintendo just made sure the hose was attached properly, shut the garage door, and started the car.

 

[MirrorForTheSun]

I defy anyone to come up with a way to comfortably play games on that monstrosity. This thing is patently ridiculous.