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[SafetyShattered]

Cthulhu42 wrote...

Hardware problems aside, I really don't know what Nintendo was thinking when they designed that gigantic nightmare of a controller.

Seriously, exactly what i was thinking. That thing is so uncomfortable. I kept telling myself i would get used to it eventually but i never really did. So far the Wii U has been a total waste of money imho. 

Modifié par Shadowfang12, 20 mai 2013 - 03:22 .

[AshedMan]

I don't know a single person who owns the Wii-U. Is it selling that badly?

[LPPrince]

Now that I think about it, I don't think I know a single person who owns the Wii-U either.

[MassivelyEffective0730]

AshedMan wrote...

I don't know a single person who owns the Wii-U. Is it selling that badly?

The Wii U has, as of March 31 2013, sold 3.45 million units worldwide. http://www.nintendo....sales_e1303.pdf

In January of 2013, the Wii U sold 57,000 units. http://www.gamesindu...tems-in-january

Compare to the 435,000 units that the original Wii sold in January of 2007. http://news.cnet.com...u.s-in-january/

Yeah, the Wii U is doing pretty bad.

[EpicBoot2daFace]

The mistake was naming it the Wii U. People who bought the Wii think it's an add-on for the console they already bought. People who are tech savvy know that the Wii U is using technology that is only slightly better than what their Xbox/PS3 is capable of delivering.

So, it's really a lose-lose for Nintendo at this point. I hope they turn it around, though. I'd hate to see them (and all their great games) go under.

Modifié par EpicBoot2daFace, 20 mai 2013 - 03:43 .

[ShepnTali]

AshedMan wrote...

I don't know a single person who owns the Wii-U. Is it selling that badly?

Wii-U sold more consoles than 360 or PS3 in the same launch window period. I know, it surprises me too.


Part of the problem with EA is Nintendo refused to use Origin. Some bitter apples here?

Anyone remember this Nintendo/EA 'unprecedented partnership'? (E3 2011) ... www.youtube.com/watch

Modifié par ShepnTali, 20 mai 2013 - 03:58 .

[SafetyShattered]

EpicBoot2daFace wrote...

The mistake was naming it the Wii U. People who bought the Wii think it's an add-on for the console they already bought. People who are tech savvy know that the Wii U is using technology that is only slightly better than what their Xbox/PS3 is capable of delivering.

So, it's really a lose-lose for Nintendo at this point. I hope they turn it around, though. I'd hate to see them (and all their great games) go under.

Agreed, i'm not a huge fan of nintendo's games but i'm definately a fan of zelda and metroid. Would hate to lose those two.

[Battlebloodmage]

EpicBoot2daFace wrote...

The mistake was naming it the Wii U. People who bought the Wii think it's an add-on for the console they already bought. People who are tech savvy know that the Wii U is using technology that is only slightly better than what their Xbox/PS3 is capable of delivering.

So, it's really a lose-lose for Nintendo at this point. I hope they turn it around, though. I'd hate to see them (and all their great games) go under.

If Nintendo exist the console market, we may see Fatal Frame, Mario, Zelda on other console with awesome graphics, no loss here.  Although I doubt they would go under with just a failure. Virtual Boy didn't break them. If Wii U turned out to be a total disaster, they should just cut their losses and move on to another system. 

[In Exile]

EpicBoot2daFace wrote...

The mistake was naming it the Wii U. People who bought the Wii think it's an add-on for the console they already bought. People who are tech savvy know that the Wii U is using technology that is only slightly better than what their Xbox/PS3 is capable of delivering.

It's also an issue of what they're offering that the Wii didn't. or that a 360/PS3 won't. It doesn't help that their controller looks like it would be absolutely ridiculous to use.

[ShepnTali]

Well, EA has changed their tune a little...

www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/ea-developing-wii-u-games-after-all

Modifié par ShepnTali, 22 mai 2013 - 12:21 .

[Ravensword]

J. Reezy wrote...

ShepnTali wrote...

Well, EA has changed their tune a little...

www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/ea-developing-wii-u-games-after-all

Xbox One working some miracles

It's quite nice of them to help out Nintendo a little.

[Galbrant]

Well... I guess EA could make some kind of Star Wars RTS/ Tactics game on the Wii U and 3DS.

But if they slap on Republic Commando 2... I will wuv dem.

[Lotion Soronarr]

Didn't Nitendo also do a "all your let's plays are belong to me" move recently?

[LPPrince]

Lotion Soronnar wrote...

Didn't Nintendo also do a "all your let's plays are belong to me" move recently?

Aye.

[Gatt9]

Shadowfang12 wrote...

EpicBoot2daFace wrote...

The mistake was naming it the Wii U. People who bought the Wii think it's an add-on for the console they already bought. People who are tech savvy know that the Wii U is using technology that is only slightly better than what their Xbox/PS3 is capable of delivering.

So, it's really a lose-lose for Nintendo at this point. I hope they turn it around, though. I'd hate to see them (and all their great games) go under.

Agreed, i'm not a huge fan of nintendo's games but i'm definately a fan of zelda and metroid. Would hate to lose those two.

They won't go under.  They'll go software only.  Their strong suit has always been their games,  and their willingness to innovate control schemes.  Actual console hardware has always been a problem for them.  Ever since the SNES,  they've been making console hardware mistake after console hardware mistake.

Honestly,  they would've gone software only years ago if the Wii controller gimmick hadn't become a fad.

Mid-2014 we'll see the announcement at the latest.  MS and Sony have likely already expressed interest in an exclusive relationship for their software titles.  After the holidays,  and Nintendo has a clear indicator which one is going to win,  they'll commit.

Although,  after yesterday,  their decision probably became a lot easier...not much ambiguity here in what's going to happen now.

[ShepnTali]

Nintendo has existed since 1889. They are cash loaded and have the hardest of hardcore loyal fanbases. And I believe it's been stated by Nintendo, that if they stopped making consoles, their IPs would go with them.


If anything, Sony is the shakiest house of cards financially, and is the likeliest candidate to go 3rd party of the bunch.

[Mr.House]

Nintendo will do better once they announce the next 3D platformer/Metroid game/Zelda/Smash Bros/Mario kart.

But yes, this gen has been bad for Nintendo because they made stupid decisions and didn't have tech to save the system(Wii out preformed last gen because of it's tech and solid 1P games)

But really, they should just drop the home console front and focus on their handhelds. That's their market.

[In Exile]

What was the actual purpose of the Wii U?