Or everyone can pick up a Wii U and Nintendo can rest assured they have an actual install base, ensuring we all get more and more games.
I need help selecting a complementary console for my PS4
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Or everyone can pick up a Wii U and Nintendo can rest assured they have an actual install base, ensuring we all get more and more games.
I say go with Wii U, the Xbone has too many overlap with the PS4 whereas the Wii U doesn't.
Pffahahah in what universe do you live in, didn't you see Nintendo supporting the the Wii U at E3?
The Wii U will have games in 2015 and possibly 2016.
Pffahahah in what universe do you live in, didn't you see Nintendo supporting the the Wii U at E3?
The Wii U will have games in 2015 and possibly 2016.
DarthWalden
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One thing to consider is if you will be taking advantage of the kinect and/or TV features...?
That's a pretty substantial differentiator IMO
That's a pretty substantial differentiator IMO
rokkerkory
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Get the one with the games you want to play with
NeoGarrison
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The wii U will most likely be the best choice even thou as a second gaming system it's probably best to get a PC which will itself give you tons of non console experiences, either that or a cool portable like Vita or 3ds.
This, because games like DR3 eventually show up on PC. I almost regret getting an xb1. I'll probably pick up a Wii-U this month. (MK8 deal and all that jazz)
MoogleWizard
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Wii U. The One and the PS4 share too much of their libraries to make it worthwhile, unless you really love MS exclusives. Wii U will give you the most variety and the more different gaming experiences. Plus, you can play plenty great games on Wii U now and later this year, which will keep you busy until the PS4 game drought is over.
Glorified G
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I've seen way too many people post this. X1 is only similar based on the fact it has strong third party support and because the Wii U doesn't it appears to have a more unique lineup? ls there any exclusive on the Wii U that's remotely similar too Killer Instinct or Sunset Overdrive?
It seems in this thread that the X1 is being criticised for giving more options. Just because you have the choice to play Madden doesn't mean an exclusive like SO becomes less unique.
The Wii U is a far more different experience compared to PS4 than XB1 is to PS4. If he had enough, he definitely should get both, but he doesn't, and I think it makes more sense to get the one whose experience differs the most. But even looking just at games, Wii U's exclusives are higher rated, and will probably continue to be more highly rated on average in the future, adding to the fact that there are simply more Wii U exclusives available right now. Nintendo makes high quality games with great polish, and most of their games tend to be quite good.
Ol No Bones
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Nintendoes what the other 2 don't!
There's no guarantee that OP will like whatever Microsoft will show at next E3. What we know is 3 vs. 3 games and Zelda vs. Halo. The rest is just your speculation. So, you either stick to the facts, as you preach, or not.
Receipts. Because E3 has shown anything but a slow rolling out.
You should read more about it. QoL is not meant to replace the console, it is meant as a third pillar to ensure some income outside of gaming, but still in the entertainment business. QoL is planned for 2015 and surprise ... the 2015 release schedule for Wii U is even better than 2014. Nothing supports your point.
Again, you read and you don't understand or you are being obtuse on purpose. The unified development platform is indeed dedicated for next console/handheld and has Wii U as a starting point. Its main scope is to be able to produce scalable games. If the next handheld is similar to Wii U as power then getting handheld games means practically getting Wii U games. If the next handheld is weaker, the games that will scale for the next console will scale also for Wii U, as the assets are there. Note also that Nintendo mentions more than 2 configurations so it's very possible that more handheld and console SKU to be available, so scalability should be quite well done.
Yeah, Nintendo just announced some thousands of job cuts from their Wii U division.
Either way, the point is there is no sense on buying something on vague promise. If OP wants to play now (and in the next two years) a lot of good games Wii U is the choice. If he wants to go for some vague promise, then he should wait E3 2016 before buying. Maybe he can get both console for the price of Xbone by then.
Source? I see rumors for MS Job cuts, but haven't seen anything about Nintendo. (Tried to search on NeoGaf, and again saw stuff about MS but no Nintendo)
Edit:
I Guess that was your point in your comment.
As for Nintendo having announced an exit strategy, it's more like their roadmap for the future. I doubt they'd shut down the Wii-U at this stage in the game. It's just now starting to have titles that are selling well. (And I presume selling consoles.)
MrNyarlathotep
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Smash Bros and Splatoon
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Pokken is even closer to KI when that gets announced
Yeah, that's trickier
There'll be adapters.
AcademicSaucer
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if you already have PS4 , get a Wii U .
Delusibeta
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To the OP: WiiU, no question. Better exclusives that are genuinely exclusive (unlike most of Microsoft's).
Rare's dead. Rare's been dead for the best part of five years now. Hence PS4 all the way.
Since you have a ps4 , there really isnt much of an incentive to get an xbox one , especially if you happen to have a capable pc , any exclusives so far for xbox are on pc , or coming to it. (Other than i think just Ryse but its only so so)
Wii U doesnt have too many good games though.
I own all three , my ps4 def gets the most playtime.
But my pc i get more play time then my 3 consoles combined - i think i need to stop buying consoles lol
Wii U doesnt have too many good games though.
I own all three , my ps4 def gets the most playtime.
But my pc i get more play time then my 3 consoles combined - i think i need to stop buying consoles lol
The12thGripper
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Wii U + 3DS + Vita
Psycho_Mantis
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Welp. You will be missing out on an entire generation of games, Japanese and Western.
BengaBenga
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Wii U
Not only some great exclusives out now and announced, it also gives access to the Wii library, which has some amazing games (currently playing Umbrella Chronicles - it's fun as hell) and has the Virtual Console as well.
Not only some great exclusives out now and announced, it also gives access to the Wii library, which has some amazing games (currently playing Umbrella Chronicles - it's fun as hell) and has the Virtual Console as well.
Byron Bluth
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Wii U
Multiplatform games are better on PS4 and the Wii U already has and likely will always have more and better exclusives than Xbox One.
Hell, the Wii U already has more and better exclusives than the PS4 and Xbox One combined.
Multiplatform games are better on PS4 and the Wii U already has and likely will always have more and better exclusives than Xbox One.
Hell, the Wii U already has more and better exclusives than the PS4 and Xbox One combined.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
For your specific case, it's hard not to recommend the WiiU over the Xbox One.
Nintendo's games are uniquely Nintendo and a decent chunk of the Xbox One's current and future library can be played on PC or PS4.
Nintendo's games are uniquely Nintendo and a decent chunk of the Xbox One's current and future library can be played on PC or PS4.
reptilescorpio
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I would go WiiU. Plenty of interesting titles already out like ZombiU or W101 you might look into. X1 will get the same games as PS4 plus a few exclusives. Weigh them up and see what you think.
Otherwise, buy a Vita! Huge range of games on it plus the benefit of PS+ if you already subscribe on PS4.
Otherwise, buy a Vita! Huge range of games on it plus the benefit of PS+ if you already subscribe on PS4.
While I would recommend this to a lot of people, I don't see how it applies here. Most of the multiplat games on PC are likely to come to PS4, and Sony is making a habit of buying up ports of big-name PC indies to PS4 and Vita. I might even say the overlap there is worse than the Xbone.
Glorified G
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Again I feel the third party support is giving that illusion and not the exclusive content. Just because the XB1 is giving additional options that can be also had on the PS4 doesn't mean the Wii U is offering a different experience, it means it's offering less options. Look at the Wii U's last two big exclusives, Mario Kart and DKCTF. I honestly don't see anything more unique in those two titles than KI or Project Spark. No racer really plays like Mario Kart but their are other options in the same genre, like Sega's kart racer. You can say the same thing with KI and Injustice. Both very different but within the same genre.
I don't keep a count but it seems to me the XB1 is offering a healthy amount of exclusives going forward, whether there more or less than the Wii U there seems to be plenty to choose from. I'm not a big component on review averages. TW101 in my opinion is one of the best games on the Wii U and it's below 80 on Metacritic. I believe all the big three make quality games with great polish. None more so than the other.
I just find it odd that a platform is being rewarded for offering less options. Anyone looking at 2/3 next gen consoles to compliment the one you own I would just look right at the exclusive lineup and see which games appeal more to your tastes.
Just curious... if your X1 is a "Titanfall Machine", what is your PS4?
MrNyarlathotep
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Thats why the entire thread is saying the WiiU.
Coffee Dog
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Well, one of those is one of the best platformers of all time. But I'm assuming quality isn't part of the debate here.
licktheenvelope
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I went PS4/Vita + Wii U.
Going to wait until they make the Xbox One smaller. There just isn't many X1 games I have any interest in that aren't on PC.
Going to wait until they make the Xbox One smaller. There just isn't many X1 games I have any interest in that aren't on PC.
Elitist1945
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My vote goes to the PlayStation Vita. Remote play, PSone, PSP and Vita games.
But between the two you listed, I love my Xbox One and think it has great and fun games. (Can't speak for Wii U).
But between the two you listed, I love my Xbox One and think it has great and fun games. (Can't speak for Wii U).
TheContact
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A Wii U would supplement a PS4 so much better than an Xbox could, because the U is going to offer you a different experience and games. The One and Ps4 will have a lot of the same titles, the U will have unique games
KratosEnergyDrink
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I think the Wii U has so many unique and great games that every gamer should have this console.
If you choose PS4, PC or Xbone as additional system is a matter of taste. Because these systems share a large part of their game library.
If you choose PS4, PC or Xbone as additional system is a matter of taste. Because these systems share a large part of their game library.
Canis lupus
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I dunno why you guys are recommending the pc. Usually when people ask for a console, they really mean a console. A htpc is not a console, no matter how much big picture mode you throw at it. People ask for a console to plug and play, and exclusives, they're not looking for extra pixel here and extra frame there.
Semantics aside, I'd recommend the PS4 anyday over a budget htpc, it's the premier place for multiplats. It's cheap and getting showered with pc ports. Even the uber pc only game like Star Citizen is likely getting a port(ps4 dev kits spotted at studio). Considering the ease of use(plug&play no wressling with drivers and errors), and the unrivaled price/performance of PS4 at 399, it is the rational choice.
+ PS3 + Xbox360 + PS4 + PC here.
The fact that PS+ has so much spread across 3 platforms makes the incentive to get a Xbone near nil when factoring in XboxGold in my situation.
Picked up a Wiiu last week and looks like a sweet lil game collection already with:
Zelda HD Remaster
ZombieU
Monster Hunter 3 (have it on 3DS but given no MH4 on console wanted to play it on big screen)
Mariosss
Future purchases:
Xenoblade 2
Zelda
Bayo
Star Fox
If that's all the games I get out of it I consider it a sweet addition to gaming goodness. Plus the games are friendly enough for niece and nephews with Mario kart, Mario world etc..
greendomo's ghost
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I picked up a Wii-U two days ago. Kinda regret it now, might return it.
I already own an Xbox One as my primary but thought the Wii-U would be a nice supplement. But to be honest both NSMBU and MK8 left me feeling cold. Plus there's a lot of cumbersome and unintuitive things with the console itself.
Maybe Nintendo games just aren't my jam anymore, I'd rather get a ps4 instead to be honest.
I already own an Xbox One as my primary but thought the Wii-U would be a nice supplement. But to be honest both NSMBU and MK8 left me feeling cold. Plus there's a lot of cumbersome and unintuitive things with the console itself.
Maybe Nintendo games just aren't my jam anymore, I'd rather get a ps4 instead to be honest.
blackgandorf
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Wii U without a doubt! 
Give Wonderful 101 a try. And definitely wait until after Bayonetta 2 comes out. If those two don't do anything for you then ebay it.
Wii U. Most of the games between Xbox One & PS4 are very similar to each other, barring 1st party games.
These. Best combo IMO.
These. Best combo IMO.
I would also say PC because the games are so much cheaper, which is the main reason I don't have a current gen console yet. Don't feel like paying 74 on a single game when I could get like 5 good games for that price on Steam.
But if you want to have another console I would probably pick Wii U even though I have never had a Nintendo console. But their first party games are actually different from Sony's and Microsofts. Sony and MS's 1st part are just more of the same: shooters and other "gritty" games.
MrNyarlathotep
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PCs have a ton of exclusives (like, literally thousands) and talking about 'plug and play' and 'driver issues' makes me question what decade you live in.
Yeah, unless OP needs Halo, I'd steer a wide path around the Xbox. I have one, and it's ok, but sees almost no play. My PS4 is primary.
The Wii U is a very, very bad bet at the current price point. IMO the system is basically dead.
The perfect complimentary system, as others have said, is PC. Not due to graphics or dick waving, but because there are thousands of cheap games that will never appear on console.
Personally, I buy a lot of "second run" PC games that I didn't feel were worth getting for 60 on console. I paid $13 for games like Thief and Tomb Raider just a few months after launch. The PC pays for itself in no time flat if you buy a lot of games.
The Wii U is a very, very bad bet at the current price point. IMO the system is basically dead.
The perfect complimentary system, as others have said, is PC. Not due to graphics or dick waving, but because there are thousands of cheap games that will never appear on console.
Personally, I buy a lot of "second run" PC games that I didn't feel were worth getting for 60 on console. I paid $13 for games like Thief and Tomb Raider just a few months after launch. The PC pays for itself in no time flat if you buy a lot of games.