The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
#152
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re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
I think if I could actually open the system and try it out I would feel less buyers remorse than I do at this moment. I think the comment a few posts above about ignoring reviewers is key to me feeling better about this system. I think everyone is entitled to like or dislike a game and as someone that rents so many game not every game I play is something I had to spend 60.00 on and therefore if it sucks it can be sent right back to GameFly. The problem with these reviewers is their comments about the actual Wii U system. It's been out less than a week and people are just ripping it apart on their various sites I visit. These are people I want to avoid. Will this system continue to expand and grow like the 360 has in 7 years? Who knows....but trying to make that call for the Wii U when it is so early in the life cycle of the system is irresponsible for these game journalists. Arthur Gies at Polygon.com is probably someone I'll have to unfollow on Twitter because of shit like this. The guy normally comes off a bit pretentious on the podcast he does but he's become an insufferable prick since this launch. Maybe he'll mellow out here soon.
Why the buyer's remorse? As long as you can afford the system I wouldn't worry too much about it. I had no clue who this polygon.com guy you were talking about is.....is this him? http://www.polygon.com/2012/11/18/3660470/wii-u-review
Yeah, if you read this review it certainly doesn't sound like the Wii-U is going to be a successful system. The whole "not knowing how to properly use the new technology" makes me think of the good ole' kinect. Just slapping some games together that get you swinging your arms just didn't cut it with the kinect. I am wondering if game developers are excited about using Wii-u's new hand-held gamepad tech or if they are aggravated that they have to find some way to use it.
Hopefully the game developers will come up with some innovative and fun ways to use the gamepad other than just inventory management or map navigating. Otherwise you are just playing a HD Wii.
Once the new MS and Sony systems are announced and we see the tech, we will get a better idea of how the Wii-U will fair. If they are not all that more advanced then the Wii-U will probably be alright, but if they blow it out of the water -- the wii-u could be in trouble.
#153
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re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
Yup that is his site and review. I'm sure I'll get lots of enjoyment out of this system. I really only use my PS3 as a blu-ray player but I consider it a wise investment as the price I paid since it has never had a problem playing a movie.
It'll just take time to build a library of games and features on the console. We are looking at the PS3 which added Move and the 360 which added Kinect and so many people want the Wii U to compete with that kind of progress. Not going to happen for a long time if at all.
It'll just take time to build a library of games and features on the console. We are looking at the PS3 which added Move and the 360 which added Kinect and so many people want the Wii U to compete with that kind of progress. Not going to happen for a long time if at all.
#154
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re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
But that's what I mean about the early reviews. People don't care about the future; if the technology takes off and it becomes a viable system later, it'll be in ample supply and probably at a cheaper cost for an upgraded model. Why should people buy it now? And if it doesn't offer a significant upgrade to what's currently out there, then people want to know that too.
And hey, I'm an early adopter who's fine with my purchase, but I can understand the criticism.
And hey, I'm an early adopter who's fine with my purchase, but I can understand the criticism.
#155
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re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
Is anyone else annoyed with the scrolling in the eshop? The disadvantages of the type of screen show there more than anywhere else so far. It's easy to see the difference between it and a capacative screen.
#156
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re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
I think it rightfully should. Off all Nintendo consoles, this one shouldn't get a pass just because it's new. I keep reading praise for CoD or Batman looking just as good (or a tad better) as the other two systems... to me that's a big WTF? Those systems are 6-7 years old. Congrats on matching 2005 tech. This system should look significantly better on day 1.
As for the games looking as good as the existing consoles, let's remember that these are launch titles. They're not going to be the best the system can do. The fact that the Wii U can do latency-free streaming to the gamepad (and eventually two supposedly) should show that this thing has more processing power than its competitors. But developers making ports at launch aren't going to redesign the whole game from scratch just to take advantage of the Wii's processing power.
So, no, don't give it a pass, but don't treat it like it's a complete failure on day one, either. The 360 and the PS3 both took time to hit their stride.
#157
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re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
Ahhhhhhhhhh, I love this ZombiU so much! I just started playing it, but it has already won me over and I'm barely into it. It is so incredibly tense with a fear constantly hanging over you over what is around each and every corner. I don't care how the rest of the game is as long as that sense of dread remains, which I certainly have heard that it does. Some of those reviews were just flat out ridiculous. They are even more hilarious to me now. Insane.
I started the game, playing for the first time, in survival mode. I really shouldn't have done that, but it has made it even that much MORE intense.
I also think it's great how they are changing the different messages in the game...
I started the game, playing for the first time, in survival mode. I really shouldn't have done that, but it has made it even that much MORE intense.
I also think it's great how they are changing the different messages in the game...
Last edited by Brent L; 11-20-12 at 07:59 PM.
#159
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re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
Also, the GiantBomb review is finally out. They scored it a 4/5...
http://www.giantbomb.com/zombiu/61-35619/reviews/
http://www.giantbomb.com/zombiu/61-35619/reviews/
All of these words later, and I've somehow said nothing about how damn scary ZombiU is. I played Amnesia: The Dark Descent this year, and ZombiU gave that one a run for its money. You feel alone in ZombiU, often fighting and scavenging in total darkness. Your flashlight provides little useful illumination, and the moments where it runs out, forcing you to recharge while a zombie shuffles towards you, are paralyzing. The 30 minutes I spent in a nursery are some of the most memorable time I've spent with a horror game or movie, punctuated by a jump scare that literally took my breath away. Survival horror fans disenchanted with the direction Capcom's taken the Resident Evil series will find much to love in ZombiU, and anybody looking for a quality launch title with deep, rewarding mechanics are encouraged to see what Ubisoft--yes, Ubisoft-has created.
#161
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re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
Awesome, Hulu+ just went live finally. I sure didn't expect that tonight.
This system is going to fall into place soon, I'm totally all in. I'm having a ball with it.
This system is going to fall into place soon, I'm totally all in. I'm having a ball with it.
#162
Banned by request
re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
Does Hulu+ use the gamepad in any meaningful way? I'm disappointed you can't browse movies using the gamepad for Netflix.
#163
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
I going to cancel my TRU pre order for the deluxe model. Just not interested in this right now. Plenty of good games still to come on the 360. I'm sure this will just end up collecting dust like my current Wii.
#164
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
I was surprised to still see both versions still on sale at my local Walmart. I think I'll get one eventually, probably smart to just hold off for a little while though.
#166
re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
From what I've read, it erases the original Wii console.
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/07/wi...fer-explained/
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/07/wi...fer-explained/
#167
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re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
Also, the GiantBomb review is finally out. They scored it a 4/5...
http://www.giantbomb.com/zombiu/61-35619/reviews/
http://www.giantbomb.com/zombiu/61-35619/reviews/
i like Giant Bomb. They are one of the few review sites that have honest reviews. They aren't paid off like some of the others. Jeff Gerstman the founder of Giant Bomb was fired from Gamespot for giving Kane and Lynch a poor review. I know that is probably old news, but some folks here may not know.
on another note, some here are wondering about the "insides" of the wii-u. The developer for the game Metro gives some insight on the CPU
http://www.nowgamer.com/news/1687689...light_dev.html
could the guy be exaggerating? maybe...who knows?
Last edited by wlj; 11-21-12 at 07:59 AM.
#168
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re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
I really want to get one but I will probably wait until after the new year. Big stack of unplayed games with at least three more games I want to get before January, and I'd only be buying the Wii U for ZombiU right now anyway.
Still, the vita is going up on Craigslist today so after that sells (if it sells) then I might just pick one of these up when I see it on the shelves.
#169
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#170
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re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
There are still Wii-Us in stock at my local walmart. I am quite shocked. I almost bought one to make a "profit" on ebay in a few weeks, but I don't think I would make much of one to be worth the trouble.
I think most people who were crazy over the original Wii lost interest in it rather quickly and they see the same thing happening with the Wii-U -- so they aren't buying it.
If it isn't selling like crazy now, it doesn't bode well. Almost everything at launch flies off the shelves.
#171
Suspended
re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
It's likely already sold 10-20x that of the Virtual Boy and has support from numerous game studios. Give it a few more days until all the parents go Holiday shopping. What you are seeing is mostly canceled pre-orders and/or returned stock from people who can't make much of a profit.
#172
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I'm very happy with my Wii U. I picked up a few games which are all pretty good (been mostly playing Mario and Sonic Racing) and I love the off-TV Play.
At this point, I'll probably be skipping the rest of the generation consoles (wasn't planning on getting a PS4, but an Xbox 3 was possible), and just stick with the Wii U. A Year jump start and third party support means I don't need an Xbox to play those games that were multi-consoles (i.e. 360/PS3). I fully expect most studios to support all three consoles....which means I need only one. I have yet to use my Pro Controller though (don't have a game that supports it).
If anyone wants to add me, my ID is "Gremlin".
At this point, I'll probably be skipping the rest of the generation consoles (wasn't planning on getting a PS4, but an Xbox 3 was possible), and just stick with the Wii U. A Year jump start and third party support means I don't need an Xbox to play those games that were multi-consoles (i.e. 360/PS3). I fully expect most studios to support all three consoles....which means I need only one. I have yet to use my Pro Controller though (don't have a game that supports it).
If anyone wants to add me, my ID is "Gremlin".
#173
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re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
I think it rightfully should. Off all Nintendo consoles, this one shouldn't get a pass just because it's new. I keep reading praise for CoD or Batman looking just as good (or a tad better) as the other two systems... to me that's a big WTF? Those systems are 6-7 years old. Congrats on matching 2005 tech. This system should look significantly better on day 1.
/rant
#174
Suspended
re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
FYI - Wal-mart has to hold any and all layaway orders for apparently 30-60 days. So "in stock" can mean "not on the sales floor". The online trackers don't take that into account. My Target shows "in stock" but they have ZERO on the floor. They do have 4 under the counter, on hold.
#175
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re: The Wii U: From "cool" Sony to evil Nintendo
Still wanted to take advantage of TRU B1G1 40% off. Still planning on ZombiU... but what else? Scribblenauts? Anyone playing Darksiders II? How's the port? Use of the GamePad?