The Wii U

[ParanoiaDragon]

Arrow Flash, Sailor Moon R (lol), SEIKEN DENSETSU 2 FOR 2 DOLLARS, and a few others.

I'm going to get some more PCE games soon too probably.

and I have some Famicom games I am going to grab (Holy Diver, Arabian Dream Shehzrehaehraheraozoozozozoodo)

Damn, picked them up from someone or what? that's super inexpensive. How's the Sailor Moon brawler?


I remember picking up Arro Flash hoping it was something like Side Arms oh the young mind


As always the new Mario looks awesome. Can't wait to see their franchises again in HD  ;)

Mario is really the only thing interesting to me so far on the Wii U.  Though, I may also want to get Transformers Prime, assuming it'll be a decent game in the first place.  Either way, I don't have any reason to run to get a Wii U just yet.  Maybe after a price drop, & some game series that I'd kill for, like Ys, Suikoden, or Lunar.  Any of those would get me to buy one now!

[futureman2000]

I am definitely getting a WiiU, after skipping the last two generations. I'm not even interested in any if the announced games, I'm just geeked about the tablet controller.

[geise]

Man Ark, nice on the Arrow Flash.  Fuck everyone else.  I like that game.  Always will.

[Joe Redifer]

I might pre-order one if Amazon gets them, otherwise I can wait.  There's no must have games at launch.  Might wait for a price drop as it costs just as much as a brand new system.  See what I did there?

[DejahThoris]

I might pre-order one if Amazon gets them, otherwise I can wait.  There's no must have games at launch.  Might wait for a price drop as it costs just as much as a brand new system.  See what I did there?

Amazon USA and Nintendo USA aren't on dealing terms, you'll only find Nintendo consoles through merchants and not sold by Amazon themselves.

[Bernie]

I might pre-order one if Amazon gets them, otherwise I can wait.  There's no must have games at launch.  Might wait for a price drop as it costs just as much as a brand new system.  See what I did there?

Im with you on that.

[RegalSin]

If anybody here buys a brand new Wii U, you are part of the problem. In fact I hope somebody buys a whole bunch of them and breaks them on camera.

I was thinking about the Wii, Just thinking about the games on it, seriously blehhh.

[MotherGunner]

The controller is super nice in your hands.  I found it to be light and comfortable though I have only handled the prototype (which looks exactly like the final product controller-wise).  Since my company is making games for it, I plan to pick one up!

[MotherGunner]

Double-post deleted.

[Burnt Lasagna]

If anybody here buys a brand new Wii U, you are part of the problem. In fact I hope somebody buys a whole bunch of them and breaks them on camera.

So don't buy one Wii U, Buy whole bunch and then brake them all?
I sense some circular logic here.

[TheClash603]

I preordered after playing one at Fan Expo in Toronto a few weeks ago, it was fun and the price is right.

[RegalSin]

So don't buy one Wii U, Buy whole bunch and then brake them all?
I sense some circular logic here.

I think  one of those broken Wii, sold for like $463? Do a public demonstration, and show people how you reall feel about Nintendo. We could stand in line for the piece of rubbish, and then saw it in a safety box, in front of the line, and dip it in oil and put it out with a nice goood loog
leak/pssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Since my company is making games for it, I plan to pick one up!

Corperate sellout...Your opinion does not count, when your the seller/maker of a product.
Their are tons of no condom wearing parents who will buy a Wii U fo rtheir kids and they will
be like zomgsh, Nintendo our god, on Christmas day.

how about just getting one from your office or something?
The number one rule of work is to never give your money back to your boss.
This means rent, food, and gas. With videogames this mean no WeedU fo you.


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If y ou a buy a Wii u, I will put my foot in my mouth. Come on............................... Reallyy??
Have we not learned the lesson of money?

[MotherGunner]

Since my company is making games for it, I plan to pick one up!

Corperate sellout...Your opinion does not count, when your the seller/maker of a product.
Their are tons of no condom wearing parents who will buy a Wii U fo rtheir kids and they will
be like zomgsh, Nintendo our god, on Christmas day.

how about just getting one from your office or something?
The number one rule of work is to never give your money back to your boss.
This means rent, food, and gas. With videogames this mean no WeedU fo you.


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If y ou a buy a Wii u, I will put my foot in my mouth. Come on............................... Reallyy??
Have we not learned the lesson of money?

It's CORPORATE, you PEDO!  And in addition to KIDS, funny how you mention condoms.  Have you ever been in a position where you NEED one in a first place?  (*Psst* Someone is a virgin, needs to get laid, and needs to lighten up*)

[Digi.k]

think I am gonna go with the basic edition since I want my wii U to match the wii case

[DejahThoris]

think I am gonna go with the basic edition since I want my wii U to match the wii case

I was a tad bummed that there isn't a white deluxe edition.  I already have a slew of black systems, outside of my Wii (red) and my SNES they're all black.  There's just far too many additions to the deluxe version for just $50 more for me to feel I made a good decision passing it up just over the color of the system.

[esteban]

If Data East is resurrected and Karnov is upgraded with brilliant new 2D artwork for the Wii U, then...

HELL YES I'LL GET Wii U.

Otherwise, I'll wait until the price drops. I don't mind buying "old" software and hardware a year or three from now.

[RegalSin]

I don't really care. All I know s that I live in a nation where it is wrong to be straight, and the rainbow is not cool.

[Lilgrafx]

Just pre-ordered a Wii U, Pikman 3, Raymond Legends, and Zombi U. I'm really excited!

[Digi.k]

If Data East is resurrected and Karnov is upgraded with brilliant new 2D artwork for the Wii U, then...

HELL YES I'LL GET Wii U.

Otherwise, I'll wait until the price drops. I don't mind buying "old" software and hardware a year or three from now.

hah! well I am kinda 6 years late on the wii train.  Hopefully I can grab a 3DS XL next year too and as for the next xbox that can wait a few years after it's initial release before I pick one up.

hmmm I hope we get a proper earthbound/mother release this gen Nintendo!!

[Nando]

http://kotaku.com/5943529/nintendo-doesnt-think-your-wii-u-will-collect-dus

[jlued686]

Dammit RegalSin, how did you get off of my "Ignore" list? Time to fix that...

[esteban]

If Data East is resurrected and Karnov is upgraded with brilliant new 2D artwork for the Wii U, then...

HELL YES I'LL GET Wii U.

Otherwise, I'll wait until the price drops. I don't mind buying "old" software and hardware a year or three from now.

hah! well I am kinda 6 years late on the wii train.  Hopefully I can grab a 3DS XL next year too and as for the next xbox that can wait a few years after it's initial release before I pick one up.

hmmm I hope we get a proper earthbound/mother release this gen Nintendo!!

I noticed you were picking up a bunch of software for the Wii. I still need to grab some titles while they are available and cheap. I have repeatedly made the mistake of not grabbing stuff for Xbox, PS, PS2 when it is cheap. Then, years later, some of these titles are too much $$$ for my wallet.

[Digi.k]

I noticed you were picking up a bunch of software for the Wii. I still need to grab some titles while they are available and cheap. I have repeatedly made the mistake of not grabbing stuff for Xbox, PS, PS2 when it is cheap. Then, years later, some of these titles are too much $$$ for my wallet.

I'm trying not to predict what will go up and down in value..  I did own psychic killer taromaru (or Shinrei Jusatsushi Taromaru) for the saturn years ago but I was sooo scared to take it out and play because of its value and in the end I thought it was silly how I was treating the game so I sold it on ebay and made more than my money back...

although having said that there are certainly some great wii stuff to collect here in the UK..

these two have gone up in price...and I don't know if anywhere else in the world has these bundle. But I am definitely going to hunt the zelda skyward sword pack down..
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Legend-Zelda-Skyward-Limited-Remote/dp/B005KJLAOQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1347976646&sr=1-2


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monster-Hunter-Classic-Controller-Limited/dp/B0037CJYVY/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1347976710&sr=1-3-fkmr0


I got this one about £10 cheaper than the brand new price here about 2-3 weeks ago..
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Story-Limited-Wii/dp/B006VVGFOW/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1347976838&sr=1-2

and I may pick this one up too
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Xenoblade-Chronicles-Classic-Controller-Wii/dp/B0058NLQZW/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1347976921&sr=1-3

[Digi.k]

I have no idea what is collectable in the US or JPN territories...but I do intend on playing all my wii games

I got a feeling some of the anime games such as one piece and bleach may become collectible.. but what the hell do I know...

[soop]

My MO tends to be to hate any new stuff until it becomes apparant that I was wrong.  It's win-win.

TBH, I doubt I would have got a Wii when we did, had Donna not decided that she needed one, and that we should split the cost.  But I have one now, and I still use it pretty often - and it's great for having people round - it's probably the most group friendly console.  As for the Wii U, I honestly don't care enough to have bothered forming an opinion yet.

I did like the idea in last weeks Penny Arcade comic though - it's perfect for that "dungeonmaster" type stuff.

[Bernie]

Well after looking into the system, I decided I will be getting it.  It looks awesome, and can replace my white wii.  I want the black Wii U.

[TheClash603]

Just read the controller charge lasts approximately 3.5 hours and it takes 2.5 hours to charge.  Furthermore, the controller is not USB and can only be plugged into an outlet and not the system.

That's the first bit of bad Wii U news for me, blah.

[Nando]

anyone know if it will play wii games in hd?

[jlued686]

anyone know if it will play wii games in hd?

Nope. It won't.

[VestCunt]

My MO tends to be to hate any new stuff until it becomes apparant that I was wrong.  It's win-win.
...
As for the Wii U, I honestly don't care enough to have bothered forming an opinion yet.

+1

[munchiaz]

Just read the controller charge lasts approximately 3.5 hours and it takes 2.5 hours to charge.  Furthermore, the controller is not USB and can only be plugged into an outlet and not the system.

That's the first bit of bad Wii U news for me, blah.

That kindof sucks. I hope a 3rd party comes up with something to extend the life or something

[Nando]

anyone know if it will play wii games in hd?

Nope. It won't.

Well that's rather game. I'm assuming it won't be CG compatible either, correct? I had read somewhere that all your VC purchases do transfer however. Is that the case?

So far I'm liking the feel of that 101 super hero game but where's my 3rd party Jaw dropper?

[jlued686]

Well that's rather game. I'm assuming it won't be CG compatible either, correct? I had read somewhere that all your VC purchases do transfer however. Is that the case?

So far I'm liking the feel of that 101 super hero game but where's my 3rd party Jaw dropper?

If I remember correctly, GameCube is out. Virtual Console and WiiWare purchases, I believe, can be transferred. However, I think you'll need your Wii do so, so don't plan on trading your Wii in for the WiiU. The same was true with the DSi and 3DS. I thought I could just use my SD card, so I traded in my DSi. Lost all my shit...

Third party jaw-droppers? On a Nintendo console? Surely you jest! (Although ZombieU looks pretty bad ass).

[Nando]

Third party jaw-droppers? On a Nintendo console? Surely you jest! (Although ZombieU looks pretty bad ass).

Isn't that the whole point of the U? to give experiences only possible on PS3 and MS360 on a Nintendo console? lol  ;)

I want to see Monster Hunter on it, the PS3 was supposed to get a HD version but I've no idea what happened to that?

[RegalSin]

anyone know if it will play wii games in hd?

Why is HD so special? Do you own a television that is over 60 inches? I have a projector, and
everything seems clear, and n normal looking, I don't think I need to see toadstools, goosbumps.

[munchiaz]

It does play wii software. No gamecube support. Which is fine. I wouldnt want to be charged extra for that. Also There is a good list of 3rd party games coming out. the Platinum games are more than enough to make me happy.

[jlued686]

There are two Platinum games coming out, right? Bayonetta 2 and that other one? Beyond that and ZombieU, I haven't really seen anything great in terms of third party support; unless you count "enhanced" versions of games that came out a year ago for 360 and PS3, like Mass Effect 3, Assassin's Creed Whatever, and Batman Arkham City.

I'm not complaining, as I never expect Nintendo to have an assload of third-party support.

Also, Nando, this should answer your questions about Wii support:

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/interview/31784

NWR: Along the lines of downloadable games, the Virtual Console and WiiWare games will transfer over, as has been said. Will that be there day 1, and what kind of process do you think that will entail?

MF: So yes, you can transfer your Miis, your WiiWare, your Virtual Console content from Wii to Wii U; basically you have to have both systems present, and an internet connection and an SD card for Wii U, and then you can transfer the content over. Once it's transferred over, there's a mode on Wii U called "Wii Mode" and then you can play your content through Wii Mode. In terms of timing, we haven't announced specifics on that yet, so more to come.

NWR: For Wii Mode, will you be able to use the Wii U GamePad, and the Controller Pro to play Wii Games?

MF: Clearly, in Wii Mode, when you bring either WiiWare and Virtual Console games, or you're playing a Wii game, you're able to use Wii peripherals.

Additional Nintendo Rep: I do know that you can't take it off the TV and put it on the GamePad. Also, to clarify your other question, for Nintendo Land, you do need the Motion Plus Remote because some of the games require it.

[munchiaz]

for forget Rayman legends is also exclusive for the Wii U

[SMF]

Dont forget Ninja Gaiden 3 is releasing with extras only found on the WiiU. I cant wait to play as Ayane from the Dead or Alive series.

[jlued686]

for forget Rayman legends is also exclusive for the Wii U

Oh shit, I forgot about that one! That'll be a must-have for sure.

[jlued686]

Just wanted to post this sexy pic:



From this photo gallery:
http://www.gamereactor.es/noticias/34711/Wii+U+final%3A+galer%EDa+fotos+exclusivas/

[Nando]

Region lock lameness

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-24-nintendo-uk-confirms-the-wii-u-will-be-region-locked

Nintendo UK has confirmed to Eurogamer that the Wii U will be region locked.
That means you won't be able to import games from Japan or America and play them on your European Wii U. This was the case with 3DS, and this was the case with Wii.
Nintendo's confirmation followed a translated revelation in Japanese magazine Famitsu: "What can be played on the Wii U is restricted by a region-lock feature; software not sold in the same region cannot be played."

[RegalSin]

So we all can agree to pitch in $20 to one person on the board to buy a Wii U, and smash it in
right in front of a line, of people waiting for WiiU consoles???

Great so it is official, Nintendo broke a rule

1. Handheld devices are to remain region free.

..............

I pitty the fool who plays wii U.

[ParanoiaDragon]

Region lock lameness

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-24-nintendo-uk-confirms-the-wii-u-will-be-region-locked

Nintendo UK has confirmed to Eurogamer that the Wii U will be region locked.
That means you won't be able to import games from Japan or America and play them on your European Wii U. This was the case with 3DS, and this was the case with Wii.
Nintendo's confirmation followed a translated revelation in Japanese magazine Famitsu: "What can be played on the Wii U is restricted by a region-lock feature; software not sold in the same region cannot be played."

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[TR0N]

Region lock lameness

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-24-nintendo-uk-confirms-the-wii-u-will-be-region-locked

Nintendo UK has confirmed to Eurogamer that the Wii U will be region locked.
That means you won't be able to import games from Japan or America and play them on your European Wii U. This was the case with 3DS, and this was the case with Wii.
Nintendo's confirmation followed a translated revelation in Japanese magazine Famitsu: "What can be played on the Wii U is restricted by a region-lock feature; software not sold in the same region cannot be played."

Man nintendo sure can be nazi some times.Really what is there problem with importing all of a sudden !? On there past consoles they were not strict about it.Then with the wii they region lock it,plus the 3DS to and now the wii u !? You know all this will do is encourage piracy i bet some one will invent a mod chip to play imports and burns.....

[motdelbourt]

Was anyone really expecting it not to be region locked? It's annoying, but it's extremely rare these days for me to even want to import a game, with so many to choose from and so little time.

I guess it's worse for Euroland and Australia/NZ.

[TheClash603]

The reason they region lock these things is it is easier than ever now to import games from other regions.  Some countries have a distinct price advantage, specifically the US.  If a European gamer were to import all of its Wii U games from the US, due to currency exchange, the European gamer would save a fortune.

Not saying I defend it, but that's the logic behind region locks.

[Frank_fjs]

How much tax do you guys in the US pay on a Wii U console, and do you guys pay it at the checkout?

[DragonmasterDan]

How much tax do you guys in the US pay on a Wii U console, and do you guys pay it at the checkout?

Depends on the state, some stats have no sales tax.

[TheClash603]

How much tax do you guys in the US pay on a Wii U console, and do you guys pay it at the checkout?

Depends on the state, some stats have no sales tax.

I don't live in one of those states...  8.75% tax for me at checkout.