Wii U to be quickly outdated?

[MetallicaRulez0]

Yea, I wouldn't expect the WiiU to even come close to approaching the sales of the Wii. It doesn't have the same interest level from non-gamers that the Wii had, and gamers will quickly grow tired of owning a completely outdated system (technically all consoles are outdated, but whatever). The success of this console hinges entirely on 2rd party support, which will likely dry up when the next Xbox and PS4 are released down the road. No one wants to make a downgraded version of their game, it's too much work.

I haven't seen much interest in the touchscreen gimmick from core gamers either compared to the motion controls of the Wii.

Who knows, maybe if this console flops (which I suspect it will) then Nintendo will realize they can't thrive on gimmicks forever. Then their next console will get rid of the gimmicks and just be solid, like the Xbox or Playstation. Gimmicks are neat occasionally but they alienate a large portion of your potential install base.

 

[Yopaz]

Like all consoles the WiiU will be outdated in the blink of an eye. It's outdated before it is released just like every other console. If they manage to make great and interesting games and manage a good third party support then this console can be a success. Microsoft's and Sony's next consoles will also suffer the same fate. Moving on.

 

[Shoggoth2588]

- Backward compatibility with Wii games

This is a reason I will be getting it.

I have a Wiimote+ and a nunchuck but no wii (don't ask). If i get the WiiU I'll essentially be getting both consoles and can play Wii games while waiting for the big WiiU games to arrive.

The backwards compatibility with Virtual Console games is also a huge plus. My GF is the one who loaded hers down with classic games and it'll be nice to play those on the new console without having to pay for them again.

On topic though, why is it such a bad thing to limit graphics exactly? The Wii-U's graphics sound like they'll be on par with/ somewhat better than today's standard. I see it as a way to allow more room to explore with the tech currently available without the added expenditure associated with trying to keep up with the latest and, supposedly greatest tech out there. A lot of modern days look beautiful but they aren't as large or, open as games from days past (yes I played Skyrim but I meant games like modern Final Fantasy titles which are hallways whereas the older ones were sprawling sandboxes with large dungeons and towns).

I'm probably not getting my Wii-U on day one but I will be getting one within the first few weeks/months depending on what's released. A part of me wants to grab ME3 for it but I'll wait and see with that one...I don't have Arkham City yet after all...

 

[shockywatt]

It'll sell, at least for Pikmin 3.

This game is the only reason I will get the Wii U, its the Half Life episode 3 of Nintendo

 

[Vivi22]

How do you reckon a gamecube is in any way faster than a PS2? The GC has a slower CPU, a slower GPU, slower memory.
Do you think it's because it has only a little more memory (and additional 16mb of very slow DRAM)?

Matthew94 already posted some links refuting your points, but to make things absolutely clear, everything you just stated is false with the sole exception being the system memory, which clearly wasn't a huge issue for the Gamecube since Gamecube games frequently out performed PS2 titles graphically. The CPU and GPU were both faster in the Gamecube than in the PS2. Not to mention that the PS2 had multiple cores which worked against it more than anything because almost no one else was really going that route and programming for it was a pain in the ass.

 

[Fumbles]

Soooooo.... You all really care that much about graphics? Haha don't play Xenoblade then.

Wii had some of the best games this gen. Wii-U will follow the same path of innovative ideas and using the tech well to make good games. But, you hate on it.

FYI, I work in a RadioShack and you guys really have NOOOOO IDEA how fast tablets sell. This is going to make BIG MONEY.

Yeah because working at a dying store totally validates your opinion....rolls eyes.


For one you are forgetting that Nintendo posted a massive financial loss last year.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304811304577367243824458530.html


Secondly, totally alienating your fanbase with shovelware, then begging them to come back with a system that barely has better specs then a Xbox 360 is shameful.

Nintendo's biggest problem is that they made all of their money off casual gamers, you know Grand Mas who wont buy more then "Carnival Games" for their Grand children. They made short term money, not long term. They also really aren't that innovative. You can argue their "hardware", really just motion controls, but countless iterations of Mario (which far out number Final Fantasy) is really stale.

I'll say it, I want Nintendo to get out of consoles, and pull a Sega.

 

[6037084]

compared to my PC the Wii U is already outdated, and my PC isn't even that good

 

[Rednog]

Actually, people are flipping out over this console. It's got plenty of games for a launch. You keep saying PIKMIN 3 AND ONLY PIKMIN 3... which isn't true at all. Scribblenauts is a popular brand and will be Nintendo's LBP. Nintendo Land is just gimmicky to convince people to buy the console if it comes with it. Mario is mario, and Project P100 will win over the hardcore. Not to mention Watch Dogs is coming, as well as Lego City, Rayman Legends, and ZombiU. All look incredibly fun, even if it is a surprise for most of them.

I just want to point out that Ubisoft has only confirmed Watch Dogs for the PC,PS3,360.
http://kotaku.com/5915685/heres-a-brand-new-game-called-watch-dogs-its-not-a-sequel-or-a-reboot

 

[F'Angus]

And Nintendo got Ninja'd by Microsoft announcing their Smartglass...though smartglass looks crap, especially compared to WiiU.