Will You Buy the Nintendo Wii U?

by SodaHead News Posted 2012/09/16 19:24:58

Related Topics: Games, Nintendo, wii, Wii U, Video Games, Technology

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Attention, all gamers! Nintendo has announced the Wii video game system's successor, the Wii U. The Nintendo Wii U will be released on November 18 in the United States with two versions. Gamers can purchase the Wii U with one controller for $299 or a deluxe version that comes with more memory, a gamepad charger, a stand, and a video game.

One of the biggest changes to this system, compared to the Wii, is the dual screen capability. Besides playing on a regular-sized television, gamers also have a handheld device with a 6.2 inch touchscreen, providing an enhanced multiplayer mode. It also allows gamers to continue playing solely on the handheld device in the event they can't use their TV.

According to Nintendo, there will be 50 Wii U game titles available by March, including "Assassin's Creed III" and "Call of Duty." For years, Nintendo has been criticized for appealing only to families and children, as opposed to all ages, but the Wii U looks like it will silence those complaints. In addition to better graphics, memory, and interactivity, the Wii U will also provide Nintendo TVii, allowing users to stream and record shows via YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, and more.

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Sean McDonald 2012/09/17 10:23:20

No

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Kirino to Tiffiny... 2012/09/27 11:45:04

+1
I don't play either.

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MW121 2012/09/17 02:12:00

Yes

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Probably.. Might as well try it.

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some idiot who thinks he kn... 2012/09/17 02:02:05

Yes

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I'll wait for the deluxe edition. New Zelda game will kick ass when it comes out.

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vinone 2012/09/17 01:55:37

Yes

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I already have it preordered, trying to preorder another one so I can sell it and make a nice profit, but I don't have the money at the moment.

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us 2012/09/17 01:49:05

No

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I don't think so right now, because I'm not working, if I was working yes.

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Depsycho 2012/09/17 01:44:57

No

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When it comes down in price and after product reviews, I'll consider.

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critter171 to Depsycho 2012/09/17 13:21:06

How about you make your own mind up and not by a review you think will tell you the full truth.

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Rachel to critter171 2012/09/17 14:53:12

You should never base an opinion off of one review, but when a product is consistently scored low for the same issues, that's a problem that worth considering prior to purchase.

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critter171 to Rachel 2012/09/17 17:31:00

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valid point but you also should play with it before you decide to buy it.

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Rachel to critter171 2012/09/17 18:02:47

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Most definitely. I'm actually notorious for this. I'll haunt stores several times to play with a new gadget again and again, typically, before following through with the purchase. Most recently, when I was looking into an ebook reader, I, and this is a little embarrassing lol, bought about 4 or 5 different ebook readers and tested them all out at home. Made a pros and cons list for each of them, bugged my family and closest friends about them, and made a general nuisance of myself. Also ended up reading a ton of reviews and even watched some how-to videos. But, I'm quite happy with my ebook reader now (Sony PRS-T1), so it's definitely worth playing with something personally. Had I not, I probably would have gone with a Kindle or something right off the bat and would have ended up frustrated quickly (it's *much* easier to organize my content with the Sony than it was with the Kindle).

So, you definitely have valid point too! =)

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Depsycho to critter171 2012/09/17 20:56:16

ReviewS. Not just one, a majority. There's no use in putting out money on something if I end up not liking it, because that money won't be given back in full for dissatisfaction.

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critter171 to Depsycho 2012/09/18 01:06:14

you should know what you like and don't personally playing it is the best opinion possible to go by than someone else who may not like something yet you may like it.

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ssmithix 2012/09/17 01:33:41

No

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No time for video games. Gotta work to make a living

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cheetahlover156 2012/09/17 01:28:52

No

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I don't have the money and I didn't use my Wii much so I returned it.

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Angela Chambers 2012/09/17 01:24:22

No

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I have a Wii that works just fine.

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Rachel 2012/09/17 01:23:05

No

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No, merely because I don't play enough video games to warrant getting a new console, especially when the Wii I have works perfectly. That said, I think this is a really nifty idea and I'm glad to hear that Nintendo is diversifying the Wii's game selection.

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Flip-182 2012/09/17 01:17:25

Yes

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Probably because I'm a sucker for buying new gadgets.

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xxx 2012/09/17 00:42:25

Yes

+4
most likely

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hilda 2012/09/17 00:41:06

No

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Definitely not interested in this. Doesn't compare to the PS Vita whatsoever.

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critter171 to hilda 2012/09/17 13:22:00

why are you comparing a console to a handheld and speaking of ps vita its doing terrible.

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hilda to critter171 2012/09/24 02:00:22

The Wii U is a handheld. And have you even tried a PS Vita? Clearly not. No handheld compares to it. And for the amount you're putting on a Wii U, I rather put it towards a PS Vita.

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Kevin V... to hilda 2012/10/01 04:55:18

The Wii U is not a handheld. It comes with a controller that has a built in screen.
The box is the console.

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hilda to Kevin V... 2012/10/10 03:21:24

You can play the Wii U without the console. I've read up on it and seen a few commercials for it (in use). So it is a handheld. Guess a controller too.

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guitarg... to hilda 2012/11/23 00:33:51

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yeah... but that doen't mean it's a handheld, it means you can play SOME games on the controller if someone else wants to do something else on the t.v.

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polkastria 2012/09/17 00:20:49

Yes

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Looks like Fun and I know my family will like it. Plus it's backwards compatible so we can still use our Wii games.

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critter171 to polkastria 2012/09/17 13:22:15

+1
and wii controllers

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polkastria to critter171 2012/09/17 18:06:41

yep. I think it looks like fun but I have kids and we play family games on it. Nintendo has been a reliable system for my family since Sega stopped making systems.

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critter171 to polkastria 2012/09/18 01:07:54

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that cool Nintendo likes everyone that what i love about them i may have a soft spot for Nintendo but i been playing the nes,sega genis, n64,cube,ps2,xbox,360,wii,ps3, etc... Nintendo has never steered me wrong and have one of the best coustomer service compare to the other two companies.

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YourCompanionCube 2012/09/16 23:59:41

No

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I already have a wii and Xbox 360. I hardly play Nintendo Wii games (Except for Fatal Frame, Light Gun games, and Resident Evil.....I've also got Rock Band), and have really been playing my Xbox. Nintendo has slowly and gradually been dying, Unlike Sega which simply had its heart attack. Meh.

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critter171 to YourCom... 2012/09/17 13:22:56

Nintendo not going anywhere at all they no where near NIntendo don't sit and give me that bs crap Nintendo has been doom since cube era.

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YourCom... to critter171 2012/09/17 20:16:29

What the?

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critter171 to YourCom... 2012/09/18 01:08:28

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you said Nintendo dying there not going anywhere anytime soon they much of alive as helping keep video game market alive.

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YourCom... to critter171 2012/09/18 01:21:54

No, I mean your grammar.

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critter171 to YourCom... 2012/09/18 12:15:03

you can bite me for all i care i am not going to explain it again....

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YourCom... to critter171 2012/09/18 19:47:22

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I didn't understand what you were saying :) but I get the main idea. Personally, I think Nintendo's attempts at online gameplay have failed MISERABLY, but their games are alright, just getting a little less... fun, each time. I'm saying Gradually they're dropping behind.

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critter171 to YourCom... 2012/09/18 22:46:46

ok now if you didn't understand why didn't you just say so? Nintendo online has been fine if you look at some games conduit,goldeneye, cod, mario kart, and brawl the others are the fault of developers not added to it.

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YourCom... to critter171 2012/09/19 00:01:02

+1
yeah.

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KB to critter171 2012/09/19 11:49:34

+1
At least Nintendo has some creativity and all the old school fanboys are complaining. You sir, have earned a rave.

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critter171 to KB 2012/09/19 12:15:45

is that good or bad???

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KB to critter171 2012/09/19 19:33:22

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It's a good thing.

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